Published on March 18, 2026

Eid is more than a celebration – it’s a tapestry of flavours, traditions and love woven around the table. For our team, the meals prepared and shared are not only about taste, but about the stories and memories they carry. Here, they share some of their favourite dishes to feast on, and the meaning behind them.    Hannah Forbes, […]

Published on March 4, 2026

All the fiesta fun of nachos – crispy, creamy, fiery – stacked smartly in a grab-and-go salad jar.  Nacho salad jar Serves 4  Ingredients For the mince:  2 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 500g beef mince 1 sachet (50g) tomato paste 2 tsp each cumin, coriander and smoked paprika 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 1 […]

Published on February 27, 2026

Sweeten Milk Tart Day on 27 February with two irresistible spins on South Africa’s favourite dessert! These playful makeovers, like a creamy milk tart milkshake and a zingy lemon meringue pie, are ready to steal the spotlight and satisfy every craving.    The classic: Local is lekker milk tart   Serves 8-10   Ingredients For the pastry   1 cup (120g) icing sugar  ½ cup (125g) butter  2 large egg yolks  1⅔ cup […]

Published on February 18, 2026

Sun’s out, forks up! These simple summer pastas are light, bright and ready to rescue dinner with minimum fuss and maximum flavour.    Chicken, basil & pasta rice  Serves 4  A comforting and easy meal, with a touch of pesto for freshness.    Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 550g skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3 pieces each Salt and milled pepper 1 punnet (500g) […]

Published on January 21, 2026

These fruity, refreshing sorbet recipes are the perfect way to cool down and are ideal for hot summer days. The vibrant flavours and easy recipes are the perfect excuses (like we need any, right?) to make your summer chilled and utterly tasty.  Mixed berry and mango sorbet  Makes 1.5L   Ingredients  For the mixed berry sorbet   4 cups (500g) frozen mixed berries  1 tin (385g) condensed milk  ¼ cup […]

Published on January 20, 2026

Say farewell to dull desk lunches! With these quick pasta lunchbox ideas, you’ll twirl your way through the workday with flavour and flair. Easy to prepare, fun to pack and guaranteed to make your colleagues jealous.    5-ingredient pasta bake    Serves 3-4    Ingredients   3 wheels feta  4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced  2 punnets (250g each) cherry tomatoes  Handful fresh basil, […]

Published on December 6, 2025

Spice up your lamb cut this holiday season. Shred left overs for sandwiches or wraps. Ultimate Cape Malay leg of lamb  Serves 8  Ingredients 2kg leg of lamb, bone in 10 cloves garlic 2 cups amasi 7 Tbsp Cape Malay spice blend Salt and milled pepper 3 onions, sliced 500g rainbow carrots, washed 1 whole […]

Published on November 21, 2025

Whether you're a local or just visiting the Mother City over the festive season, the V&A Radisson Blu's Breakers Brunch is summer must. 

Published on October 30, 2025

Crisp pastry, creamy vanilla layers and a burst of raspberry – this mille feuille made with Selati Sugar is a dreamy dessert that’s as elegant as it is irresistible.     Raspberry and vanilla mille feuille  Pronounced as “meel-foyle”, this dessert layers crisp pastry, creamy custard and juicy raspberries – a match made in heaven.   Serves 6-8     Ingredients  For the custard    4 egg yolks ½ […]

Published on October 1, 2025

Say goodbye to waste and hello to flavour with these lightning-fast 1-2-3 Quick Pickles. Made with everyday pantry staples and Selati Sugar, they’re the perfect way to add a punch of personality to any plate! 1,2,3 Quick pickles  Serves: 4   Ingredients  750ml sunflower oil 2 bay leaves 2 cinnamon sticks   ¼ cup curry leaves 300g (about 3) onions, finely chopped  […]