Discover another remarkable cookbook magazine by Herman Lensing, showcasing over 65 easy-to-make recipes for the home cook - covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sweet treats. From fragrant, flavourful dishes prepared in your microwave to the smart, time-saving advantages of your pressure cooker. Embrace the convenience of your slow cooker for effortlessly prepared comfort meals, and relive the nostalgic charm of the braai pan. Plus, embrace your air-fryer to elevate your kitchen creations to new heights. In Herman's hands, everyday food transforms into gourmet meals with the help of tried-and-tested kitchen gadgets.
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WHAT WE LOVE …
JAWAAHIER PETERSEN MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE • You’ll fall head over heels in love upon meeting Jawaahier Petersen. She is gentle, intelligent and supertalented. She uses her gifts to the max and lives a full life. She is “the entire table” – and she can even cook
LET’S TAKE A SHORTCUT • Die kortpad-kombuis is gevul met allerhande lekkertes en katoeters om jou lewe makliker en vinniger te maak. Die mikrogolf, die lugbraaier en alles tussenin is jou vriende om tyd te spaar en gou-gou lekker kos op die tafel te sit. Al hierdie katoeters beloof twee dinge: meer tyd vir jouself en jou gesin en geurige kos. Volg ons raad en resepte en jy is verseker van ’n tafel wat kreun van lekkerte!
FROM SALT & VINEGAR TO SCIENCE • Food technology is an indispensable part of our daily lives. It is the job of food technologists around the globe to ensure that we waste less food and have access to high-quality products that meet all our lifestyle requirements. Prof. Gunnar Sigge from the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University talked Suzanne Venter through the latest trends
TIME SAVING TIPS • For many of us the kitchen is a place where we relax and enjoy ourselves, yet for others cooking up a storm simply doesn’t come naturally. Here are a few pointers to make the process easier
READY IN A FLASH • Whether you are a fan or not, the microwave has stood the test of time. I used to think it is good for nothing more than heating milk, but believe me: If you use the correct setting and quality ingredients, you’ll be surprised by what it can do
MMM, MICROWAVE!
ALL IN ONE PAN • The 21st century may belong to the air-fryer, but the buzz around this technology is not a patch on the commotion caused by the electric frying pan in the ’70s. And now it has made a comeback – in a modern guise!
WHAT A CLEVER P(L)AN!
IT’S ABOUT TIME • The slow cooker is a kitchen gadget that delivers the gift of a delicious meal effortlessly at its own pace. Plan carefully to experience the joy of a variety of stewed dishes. The best news: Even though the food cooks for an extended time the electricity usage remains very low – always a bonus in SA!
SLOW & STEADY
FULL STEAM AHEAD • The pressure cooker has been with us for several centuries. It makes it possible to turn tough meat cuts into tender masterpieces in no time – all while adding instant flavour to food, because proteins absorb flavours better under pressure. ’Strue’s Bob! Join the steam team …
THE PRESSURE IS ON
OUT OF THIN AIR • The air-fryer is the star of our time – it holds its own in the shortcut kitchen and seldom disappoints. With clever techniques, you can prepare delicious food that requires minimal effort and saves a lot of time
IN A JIFFY
Shortcuts - Special recipe collection compiled by Herman Lensing