Published on December 17, 2025

Sides so delicious, they’ll steal the show! These festive recipes bring bold flavours and vibrant flair to the table – proof that sometimes the supporting cast can outshine the meaty star.  Slow-roasted rosemary olives   Serves 1½ cups   Ingredients    1 cup drained Kalamata olives 4 cloves garlic, lightly smashed 2 sprigs rosemary 2 slivers (10cm) […]

Published on December 17, 2025

Raise your glass and let the countdown begin! These four super sips are here to turn every toast into a mini celebration. Whether you’re craving a tropical zing, a citrusy refresher, a fiery kick or a floral fizz – we’ve got you covered.  For the mindful sipper: Baobab & granadilla mocktail   Serves 2  Ingredients  […]

Published on December 17, 2025

Slightly sweet and spiced, this gammon recipe is a winner! Orange & ginger beer gammon with sweet mustard Serves 8-10   Ingredients 2.5-2.8kg smoked boneless gammon 1L ginger beer 3 cups orange juice 1 cinnamon stick 2-3 whole star anise 4-6 cloves 1 Tbsp black peppercorns ½ Tbsp sea salt flakes Pinch bicarbonate of soda […]

Published on December 15, 2025

We used a ‘Fleur de Lis’ Bundt pan, but any 12-cup, 25cm Bundt tin will do the trick. Macha & white choc marble cake  Serves 8-10  Ingredients 2 cups (400g) sugar, divided 1 cup (250g) butter, softened 4 large eggs 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk, at room temperature 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract 3 cups (450g) […]

Published on December 1, 2025

Bundts can be savoury too! Use them to make garlic breads, brioche or seed loves.  Pull-apart pizza bread. Serves 8-10 (As a starter) Ingredients Vegetable oil, for coating 800g store-bought bread dough 1 cup passata sauce 1 tsp Italian herbs 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp chilli flakes 100g Cheddar, grated 150g mozzarella, grated Salt […]

Published on November 30, 2025

From refreshing drinks to savoury salads and frozen treats, we’re showing you how to turn a watermelon into your seasonal superstar.     Watermelon mimosa   Makes 2.5L  Ingredients  ½ watermelon (to make 6-8 cups of juice)  750ml sparkling wine  Juice from 3 limes     To serve   Handful fresh mint leaves  160g fresh raspberries (optional)    Method  […]

Published on November 29, 2025

From icy treats to fruity delights, these sunny-day desserts are here to cool you down and sweeten things up.    Fruity ice lollies   Makes 10-12   Ingredients  ⅔ cup water or fruit juice of your choice   3 Tbsp sugar (optional)   ¼ cup chopped fruit of your choice   1 tsp lemon juice   Fresh mint (optional)   Bubbly […]

Published on November 28, 2025

This indulgent Salted Apple & Gingerbread Tart, made with Selati Sugar, is holiday cheer on a plate! This sweet, spiced and just a little bit salty dessert will steal the spotlight at any festive feast.  Salted apple & gingerbread tart with Selati Sugar Serves 3-4    Ingredients For the gingerbread crumble  ¼ cup (37.5g) cake […]

Published on November 24, 2025

These six fresh recipes with salsa are bursting with colour and summer vibes. It’s the perfect spicy side-kick for picnics, braais or laid-back lunches.  1 Charred pepper & tomato salsa recipe   Makes 2-3 cups   Ingredients   ½ large onion   6 salad or Roma tomatoes   2-4 serrano chillies  4 medium cloves garlic  1 red pepper   Salt […]

Published on November 21, 2025

This chunky cut of meat requires low and slow cooking, making it the perfect dish to prepare the day before. Swap it for thick-cut beef shin for an everyday cut. Chilli and plum hammer roast  Serves 8-9. 2 (about 1.6kg each) beef shin hammer roasts Salt and milled pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 stalks […]