Published on April 22, 2024

Food stylist Sjaan van der Ploeg puts on a sweet show, highlighting her favourite recipes using condensed milk.   Coconut macaroon truffles  Makes 20-25  Simply dip the macaroon bases in chocolate to achieve the old-school look.  Ingredients  For the macaroons  3 cups (240g) coconut flakes 1 can (385g) condensed milk 1 tsp (5ml) salt 2 tsp […]

Published on April 15, 2024

Bring some sun-filled solutions to your weekly meals without compromising on flavour using the latest 5 ingredients collection from Jamie Oliver.  Lemon-tzatziki chicken Serves 4  “A brilliant Greek-inspired one-pan family dish. Tzatziki makes a fantastic ready-to-go marinade – it’s untraditional used like this, but I can totally vouch for its deliciousness and ability to tenderize […]

Published on April 9, 2024

As the weather gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to dust off your slow cooker and prepare delicious and hearty meals. Before you start cooking, make sure to avoid these 3 common mistakes.   Mistake #1: Constantly opening the lid  It’s called a slow cooker for a reason. While you can peep at your food in […]

Published on April 6, 2024

A poached egg is the hero of brunch menus everywhere. But this delicate way of preparing your eggs can be quite tricky. Here are three different (and easy) ways you can poach your eggs at home.  In the microwave  From defrosting frozen food to melting butter, the microwave is an easy way to help us […]

Published on April 5, 2024

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but why just have one? From steamed apples for breakfast to sweet, salted-caramel-and-apple Tartes Tatin for dessert – here are five recipes to show you can enjoy apples in every meal.  Roasted apples with yoghurt & oat crumble  Serves 4 // Cooking time 1 hour […]

Published on April 4, 2024

We bid farewell to summer and welcome the crisp air of autumn. Try these five recipes that warm us up from within when we feel the chilly bite in the air.  Sweet-potato soup with crispy kidney beans  Serves 4 // Cooking time 1 hour  Ingredients   500 g purple-skin sweet potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and […]

Published on April 2, 2024

Although it looks easy, baking the perfect cookie is an art – and a delicious one at that. Say goodbye to hard and overbaked cookies and earn your place in your family’s sweet-treat hall of fame with these handy tips.  Choose the right sugar   Sugar is sugar, right? Wrong! The type of sugar you choose […]

Published on March 25, 2024

From ganache and mousse to treats galore, chocolate is the gift that keeps on giving! Here’s how to get the best out of it.   Chocolate 101  Get the perfect ganache every time with a little effort, some patience and our easy guide below:  Chop the chocolate    Finely chop chocolate with a knife for easy […]

Published on March 22, 2024

There’s an art to creating the fluffiest scrambled eggs, or the softest poached egg with gooey yolk. Our Editor shares his tricks to help you get it right every time!   Soft & scrambled  Serves 1   In a bowl, whisk together 3 eggs and season. Heat 2 Tbsp butter in a large pan and remove from […]

Published on March 18, 2024

Hisense’s new PureFlat Slim fridge boasts a sleek design and next-generation features that will keep all your food fresher for longer.   Hisense’s new H630BSB-WD PureFlat Slim fridge is a game-changer for South African homeowners.   Click here to learn more about Hisense’s new PureFlat Slim fridge.   Boasting a stylish design and a vast range of next-generation […]