10. White chocolate-and-pistachio cannoli

No cannoli tubes? No problem! Make your own by getting hollow round piping with +- 3cm diameter (aluminium or stainless steel) from a hardware store. Remember to boil them for a couple of minutes before using to ensure they're thoroughly clean.
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9. Vetkoek

Local is lekker! Brighten up your favourite vetkoek with fresh salad ingredients – carrots, fennel, spinach, spring onions, cabbage, beetroot, lettuce – and top with herbs and edible flowers.
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8. Peppermint Crisp tart

Effortless and quick, this tart takes a maximum of 30 minutes to make. This recipe makes one large tart big enough for at least 12 people. It also makes for excellent leftovers... assuming it lasts that long.
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7. Butternut-and-pancetta lasagne

Make this dish a little ahead of time, which will allow the pasta sheets to soften nicely.
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6. Always ready berry-and-coconut muffins

This is our new favourite muffin recipe – great to bake quickly when the mood strikes! The batter will last for up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
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5. Roast cauliflower lasagne

Is it cauli-cheese? Is it lasagne? Does it matter?
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4. No-bake cheesecake

Month after month, this beauty makes an appearance in TASTE's top 10. We're not surprised: it's as delicious (and easy!) as it looks.
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3. Stiff pap

Siba Mtongana shares her recipe for foolproof stiff pap.
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2. Dad's oxtail

Pop this dish in the oven and forget about it 'til later. Seriously. This oxtail tastes best cooked for at least six hours. It's well worth the wait.
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1. Banana loaf

A seriously simple banana loaf recipe. To add some crunch, incorporate a cup of chopped nuts or, if you're after something sweeter, stir in a cup of chocolate chips.
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