Published on April 19, 2023

Pears – crisp, tangy and juicy – are ripe for the picking this month. Here are three ways to let their sweet and savoury versatility shine.   Pickled pear slaw on gorgonzola-stuffed chicken burgers Serves 4 • Total Time 45 Min  Ingredients FOR THE CHICKEN BURGERS   4 chicken breast fillets   80g gorgonzola  salt and milled […]

Published on April 6, 2023

Matcha is a green tea that became popular in 8th century China and has been used widely in both Chinese and Japanese culture ever since. We share easy ways on how to use matcha.   Going Green It has recently been introduced into western culture and is often enjoyed as a latte but is traditionally brewed […]

Published on March 30, 2023

Brimming with personal anecdotes and modern twists on generations-old recipes, Lerato Umah-Shaylor’s debut, Africana, brings the magic of the continent to your kitchen.   Africana brims with lip-smacking, smile-inducing, nostalgic flavours with a healthy helping of culture and heritage. With an essence that matches the book’s dazzling cover, food writer and cook Lerato Umah-Shaylor celebrates African […]

Published on March 22, 2023

These main courses with in-season veggies are so yummy and worth the try! With autumn vastly approaching, we explore the versality of baby marrows, broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage. Turning them from mere side dishes into main courses.  Curried cabbage and potato cakes  Serves 4 • Total Time 30 Min [Plus 20 Min Refrigeration]  Ingredients […]

Published on March 8, 2023

What’s tastier than freshly-brewed iced tea? We share our favourite iced tea recipes that will keep you hydrated and refreshed this summer. Strawberry and basil iced tea  Makes 1L • Total Time 15 Min [Plus Refrigeration]  Ingredients 1L boiling water  2 Tbsp honey  ½ punnet basil, plus to garnish  125g strawberries, halved, plus to garnish  […]

Published on March 1, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to elevate your pickled fish, Chef Keanon Michaels has a few fish-tastic tips to help you out! In his interview with Food24, he advised: – Vinegar is a personal preference, whether you’re using white vinegar or brown. Brown, however, is his go-to. – A fish with firm flesh is ideal […]

Published on February 23, 2023

The humble chicken gets its time in the limelight. This article showcase recipes using the entire chicken, from making your own stock to tips on what to do with all those leftovers. Including recipes for highlighting how to make chicken offal absolutely amazing. Spatchcock with curried coconut sauce   Serves 4 • Total Time 1 […]

Published on February 2, 2023

What’s better than getting a box of chocolates? How about being treated to a plateful of these delicious chocolate delights, prepared with love by your special someone? Editor Chad January shows you how to make it look easy…    3-ingredient chocolate mousse and quick peanut honeycomb   Serves 4 • Total Time 20 Min (Plus Refrigeration […]

Published on February 1, 2023

Libido-boosting foods are known to stimulate the love senses (smell, taste and touch). Think brinjal, peaches, pomegranates and tomatoes. Our team has curated scrumptious recipes using these ingredients, making sure to take a play on all of your senses. Some ingredients are rumoured to bring out the romantic in you. But whether it is backed […]

Published on January 18, 2023

The slice is right  This Sunday afternoon tea-time treat is finally in the spotlight, thanks to Editor Chad January. “As a child, I couldn’t wait to get home from church to devour a custard slice”! Here, he keeps that crunchy golden pastry and silky custard cream but adds a flourish of fresh berries and chopped […]