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7 DAYS 7 dishes

SCHOOL-NIGHT DINNERS

1 Biltong soup with Gruyère and leek crostini

2 Citrus sweet and sour crispy smoked pork

3 Mushroom broth ramen with shredded chicken

4 Smoked fish and dill pie with potato crust

IT’S THE WEEKEND, BABY!

5 Chilli con veggie with toasted pitas and guacamole

6 Whole roast sirloin with green peppercorn sauce

7 Whisky hot chocolate shots

8 Tomato and leek risotto with garlic, chilli and herb pangritata

9 Malva pudding with Amarula butterscotch sauce

BILTONG SOUP WITH GRUYÈRE AND LEEK CROSTINI

Make sure you use very finely sliced or thinly shaved biltong

Serves 4 EASY 30 mins

WHAT YOU NEED BILTONG SOUP

500ml (2 cups) organic beef stock
250ml (1 cup) milk
125ml (½ cup) fresh cream 60g butter
2 leeks, washed well and sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed pinch nutmeg
1 tsp barbecue spice
40g cake flour
100g Gruyère/strong
Cheddar cheese, grated

150g moist biltong, finely sliced/shaved + extra, to serve salt and freshly ground black pepper

GRUYÈRE AND LEEK CROSTINI

60g soft butter
50g (½ cup) washed and sliced leek, sautéed in butter
100g Gruyère cheese, finely grated
1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning
8 slices ciabatta, lightly toasted

HOW TO DO IT

1 For the soup, in a large jug mix together the stock, milk and cream. Set aside.

2 Melt the butter in a large, heavy-based saucepan on medium heat and add the 2 leeks and garlic. Sauté for a few

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