Just Cook Kai

A recipe has no soul. You as the cook, must bring the soul to the recipe - Thomas Keller

Crunchy Noodle and Cabbage Slaw with a Sweet Dressing

Queenstown, NZ

I can’t remember the first time I tried this salad, but what I do remember is being pleasantly surprised by this Crunchy Noodle and Cabbage Slaw with an Apple cider Vinegar and Soy Dressing. The actual salad only has 6 ingredients, which ...
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12 Traditional South African Recipes You Should Try

Queenstown, NZ

I’m about to make you feel nostalgic as I share 12 Traditional South African Recipes you should try. As I’ve started cooking for my own family, I’ve enjoyed the increased confidence that comes with spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I ...
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Macaroni and Cheese with Roasted Garlic and Paprika

Queenstown, NZ

‘Mac and cheese’ is notoriously known for being dry, bland and super boring. I’m about to change this with my version of an unforgettable Macaroni and Cheese with Roasted Garlic and Paprika. Sweet caramelised garlic is the secret to the ultimate ...
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White and Wong’s Restaurant Review

Queenstown, NZ

Every now and again you come across a restaurant so good, you dream about their food for weeks after. White and Wong’s Restaurant was exactly that. UNFORGETTABLE! As a result, my husband and I spoke about the delicious food we had many weeks ...
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Chewy Cherry Biscuits

Queenstown, NZ

If you’re anything like me then you get super anxious when you see the cookie jar level drop. These chewy cherry biscuits, made with only 6 ingredients, are crispy around the edges but soft and chewy on the inside. Every time I make biscuits at ...
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