Just Cook Kai

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

Recipe for Bobotie

Queenstown, NZ

I don’t have many memories of eating Traditional South African Bobotie actually, and funny enough when someone asked me the other day if I enjoyed it I actually wasn’t sure. So I called up my aunt who is a phenomenal cook and asked her if she ...
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Homemade Cheese and Rosemary Sticks

Queenstown, NZ

Not only are these homemade cheese and rosemary sticks a crowd-pleaser as snacks during a dinner party, but they are fabulous to add to lunchboxes as well. That’s if they last long enough. This recipe only has six ingredients and in less than 30 ...
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Tuna Fish Cakes with Mrs Balls Chutney

Queenstown, NZ

Make these quick and easy tuna fish cakes in under 15 minutes! Our family goes through a few cans of tuna in a month. These tuna fish cakes are super easy and quick to prepare and if there are any leftover, can be frozen. In addition, it’s a ...
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Orange and Vanilla Yogurt Loaf Cake with Pecan Nuts

Queenstown, NZ

I’ve been longing to make something with the vast amount of oranges we have at home. The smell of fresh oranges reminds me of wintertime at school. Copious amounts of hockey and netball matches with refreshing orange wedges at half time breaks. ...
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Crispy Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Queenstown, NZ

While most people have jumped on the banting and low carb diet, crispy garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes have remained a staple in my home. There are a few things in life as satisfying as warm and crispy roasted potatoes, and although I am ...
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