To help us all survive JanuWorry, here is Khanya Mzongwana’s list of favourite budget-conscious pantry staples, which she deploys in delicious dishes throughout the year, but that really come into ...

1. Place all the ingredients apart from 1 T yoghurt in a blender and blend until smooth. 2. Pour into a serving bowl and swirl through the remaining yoghurt. Top with the fennel fronds and toasted ...

Dust the chicken pieces in turmeric. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Fry the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves to release their aromas. Add the butter and onion, and fry until translucent. Add the ...

1. Mix the flour with some seasoning, then lightly coat the beef cubes in the seasoned flour. 2. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the beef until golden brown, then remove from the pan. 3. In the same pan ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C . 2. Mix the melted butter with the crushed Tennis biscuits and press into a greased 24 cm spring-form tin. 3. To make the filling, beat the cream cheese until smooth and ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20 cm cake tin. If you have two tins, you can halve the batter to make 2 cakes. 2. Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder together.

1. Grease a 20 cm cake tin. Mix the Oreos with the butter, then press into the bottom of the cake tin to create a base. Chill while you make the cream cheese mixture. 2. Using an electric mixer, whisk ...

1. Halve avo and remove pip. Loosen the avo with a spoon and keep it in its boat. 2. Combine garlic-and-chilli prawns with some Marie rose sauce. Top the avo boat with Avo ritz, squeeze of lime and ...

1. Melt the butter and olive oil in a large saucepan, then add the cumin seeds, cinnamon, bay leaf, coriander seeds and chilli flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the onion and garlic ...

1. Preheat the oven to 120°C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and grease lightly. Place the panettone onto the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until slightly dried and crisp. Set aside.

1. Preheat the oven to 140°C. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof pan, I prefer a cast-iron one. Sear the shortrib all over until golden. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and bring to the boil.

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Cover with the lid, bring to a boil, then simmer until tender. It will probably take about half an hour from start to finish.