Published on May 15, 2024

It’s World Baking Day on the 17th of May, and we’re testing the quintessential baking recipe. Get ready for our best-ever chocolate cakes!  Better batter  There are various methods to create the best batter imaginable. To narrow it down, we focused on simple techniques that also deliver on flavour and texture.  1. Creaming method  This […]

Published on May 8, 2024

Sjaan van der Ploeg’s recipes prove that coffee belongs in more than just your mug. Explore all the ways in which coffee can add a rich umami flavour to just about everything!  Creamy tiramisu cups  Serves 6-8  These require minimal effort and serve as a perfect dessert for those who prefer less sweetness! Be sure […]

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 17, 2024

It’s World Baking Day on 17 May! Want to try your hand at baking but don’t know how to stock your kitchen? Besides a baking tin, what else is really needed? Don’t fret! Get these baking essentials perfect for beginners.  Mixing bowl  No kitchen is complete without a proper mixing bowl. Size matters when selecting […]

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 […]