Published on May 12, 2026

This is the recipe you pull out when you’re hosting a dinner party and want to impress.  Short rib ragú tagliatelle Serves 6-8  Ingredients  3 Tbsp (45ml) olive oil 2 onions, grated 1 packet celery, grated 4 cloves garlic, grated 1.6kg beef short rib Salt and milled pepper 200g pork belly or pancetta, cut into ½cm thick […]

Published on April 28, 2026

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, there’s nothing more soul-soothing than a steaming bowl of stew. These comforting stew recipes are your ticket to cosy evenings and warm gatherings this chilly season.    Classic tomato bredie   Serves 6-8    Ingredients   For the bredie   800g-1kg beef shin, knuckles or neck (mutton or Iamb works well, too) Salt […]

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 December 22, 2025

Add variety to your menu with this butter-rubbed chicken – it’s a fusion of flavour! Stuffed roast chicken  Serves 6-8    Ingredients ½  cup butter, softened  1½ Tbsp smoked paprika  1 lemon, zested and juiced  5 cloves garlic, finely grated  8 sprigs thyme, picked and chopped  3 sprigs rosemary, picked and chopped Handful parsley, finely […]

Published on December 22, 2025

The pepper crust and biltong butter is a powerful combo. Pepper crusted rib-eye  Serves 4-6  Ingredients 2 (450g each) rib-eye steaks 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup black peppercorns 1 Tbsp sea salt flakes Biltong butter, for serving  1 punnet (30g) wild rocket    Method Pat the steaks dry with kitchen paper. Brush all sides […]

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

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 5, 2025

Think beans on toast, but taken up a few notches. Paprika grilled pork chops with tomato-braised beans Serves 4 Ingredints 8 pork loin chops 1 Tbsp olive oil + extra for sautéing 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp mixed herbs 1 orange, zested and juiced Salt and milled pepper 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 […]

Published on June 12, 2025

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner, comfort food or movie snack, the ever humble pork chop will fill you up in all the best ways.   Jerk grilled pork chops  Serves 4 (As a snack)  Marinated in a classic Jamaican jerk spice, these pork chops are fabulous with a side of rice or braaied garlic bread.   […]

Published on February 12, 2025

Whether it’s creating a tender crumb in baked goods, tenderising meat or adding a tang to salads – good-for-you buttermilk is extremely versatile!  Perfect pan-fried steak with Zhoug sauce  Serves 2  Experience the wonders of the Maillard reaction in this seared steak topped with a burst of Middle Eastern herbs and spices.  Ingredients  About 650g […]