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 […]

Published on November 20, 2025

You might think roast potatoes are perfect as they are — we won’t disagree, but here’s how to elevate the flavour even more! Roast potatoes on cumin-garlic yoghurt with coriander chutney  Serves 6 (as a side)  Ingredients 1kg baby potatoes Salt and milled pepper  1 Tbsp roasted garam marsala  ½  Tbsp cumin seeds  ½  Tbsp […]

Published on November 20, 2025

From fiery kitchen battles to tempting recipe tutorials, these shows are full of delicious inspiration that will have you rushing to the kitchen with your apron on.   For the Master of the home kitchen: MasterChef South Africa  Each season, home cooks and seasoned foodies face off in high-pressure challenges that test their creativity, technique, and […]

Published on November 19, 2025

Flaky croissants get a glow-up in this golden bake that’s an easy breakfast crowd-pleaser. Croissant breakfast casserole  Serves 6   Ingredients 4 croissants 1½ cups grated cheese of choice 4 slices gypsy ham 6 eggs ¼ cup milk 1 clove garlic, grated Salt and milled pepper 100g plain goat’s cheese ⅓ cup preserved figs in syrup  […]

Published on November 18, 2025

Stuffing chorizo under the skin adds a smoky, spicy flavour. The extra fat makes the chicken skin crispier and the roast succulent. Chorizo and sage roast chicken Serves 4-6  Ingredients 1 (about 1.3kg) large free-range chicken Salt and milled pepper ¾ coil (150g) chorizo sarta, chopped very finely ½ cup butter + extra for basting […]