Published on January 17, 2025

We put our new found dumpling-making skills to the test and created our favourite pockets of flavour.     Hot water dumpling dough  Makes about 400g The boiling water denatures some of the protein in the flour, preventing a strong gluten network from forming when kneading the dough. This makes it easier to work with and to roll […]

Published on January 16, 2025

Tina says the best way to make your own dumplings is to make an occasion of it – gather friends and family, assign tasks and freeze the extras. We asked her expert advice on how to throw the perfect potsticker party.  The wrapper  Always have a protein in your dough (like an egg or protein […]

Published on January 15, 2025

Beat the heat this January with this delicious and healthy berry blitz smoothie recipe. Berry blitz smoothie  Serves 1  Add 1 cup frozen mixed berries to a blender along with 1 frozen sliced banana, 1 cup low-fat yoghurt and 2 Tbsp chia seeds. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth and thick. Pour into a glass […]

Published on January 6, 2025

A well-balanced salad should have at least 3 of these flavour components.  Beetroot and mackerel salad  Serves 2  The ‘little black dress’ of salads, this tasty combo can be dressed up or down. When hosting, serve with dainty ruby micro herbs, spring onion curls and some toasted pumpkin seeds.    Divide 100g Asian leaf salad mix […]

Published on January 1, 2025

We share five ways of rethinking your meals to set the mood for a year of great food.    1. Treat veg with the same care as meat  We’re a meat-loving nation, unashamed in our unshakeable conviction that chicken is a vegetable. So, what would happen if we treated salad with the same kind of respect, […]

Published on December 27, 2024

Are you ready to declutter your kitchen? Experts say there are 3 common items you should toss – stat! Your kitchen (and your sanity) will thank you!  Old kitchen sponges  When was the list time you replaced your kitchen sponges? These handy kitchen cleaners should be replaced (at least) every two weeks, even if you […]

Published on December 23, 2024

Whether you’re decking the halls, or (in this case) decking your tables for all the summer soirées, we love the festivities (and food) of the holiday period. Hosting a Christmas get-together this year? Have your guests snack on one of these Christmas-themed party boards.   Candy cane Caprese board  Who says a salad needs to go […]

Published on December 10, 2024

Roast chicken takes centre stage this Christmas with our clucking good tips and tricks on getting the crispiest skin with a gorgeous, golden finish.  Moroccan chicken  Serves 6  Brining not only seasons the chicken from the outside in, but locks in moisture and tenderises it too. The result? The most succulent roast.   Ingredients For the […]

Published on December 5, 2024

Our three easy steps to gammon perfection.  Step 1 Simmer gammon for 20 minutes for every 500g, cool slightly and peel off fat cap (the dark red-brown skin covering the fat) while hot. Step 2 Score fat in a criss-cross pattern (don’t cut all the way through into the meat) Step 3 Baste and roast […]

Published on December 2, 2024

Road-trip meals and snacks are often what makes the journey bearable. Before you hit the road to your holiday destination, check out these handy tips to pack your padkos.   Ditch messy food  The number one rule of padkos packing? Leave the messy food at home. Avoid food that can melt and smear, like chocolate and […]