Published on August 19, 2026

A fan favourite called umfino in Xhosa. We’ve added celery stalks to this delicious stiff pap with leafy greens recipe (made with White Star Super Maize Meal) and didn’t hold back on the aromatics. Serves 4-6 (as a side) Ingredients 1 bunch celery 6 Tbsp canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped […]

Published on August 14, 2026

Easily remove the chicken to make this vegetarian and just as delicious.  Serves 4  Ingredients 2 Tbsp canola oil 4 chicken breasts, sliced into 3cm strips Salt and milled pepper 2 tsp lemon & herb spice 1 tsp chilli flakes 3 cloves garlic, grated 2 Tbsp butter 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup cream 250g tagliatelle or long pasta […]

Published on August 14, 2026

 A great big pot of cheesy pasta with a healthy addition of broccoli. Perfect for dinners and in lunchboxes.   Serves 6  Ingredients   2 Tbsp canola oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour 2 cups milk 2½ cups vegetable stock Salt and milled pepper 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 […]

Published on August 14, 2026

Splurge a little and finish this warming broth with a dash of roasted sesame oil and a squeeze of lime.   Serves 4  Ingredients   2 Tbsp canola oil 1 pack (4-5) thick-cut pork rashers 2 cloves garlic, sliced 3 cups vegetable stock 3 cups water 4 packets instant ramen noodles (we used Indomie) 4 eggs, boiled for […]

Published on August 14, 2026

The national treasure we all adore, now with a hint of spice and that caramelised biscuit taste. If you’re on a budget, leave out the Biscoff for the classic pud.     Serves 8  Ingredients   For the malva batter 2 cups (400g) brown sugar 5 extra-large eggs 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 1 cups (263g) cake flour  2 […]

Published on August 13, 2026

The classic creamy sauce, made with chicken mince instead of chicken thighs to save on cost.  Serves 4  Ingredients   For the meatballs: 600g chicken mince (or boneless chicken thighs, diced and blitzed in a food processor) 2 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 Tbsp garam masala ½ Tbsp ground coriander ½ Tbsp ground cumin ¼ tsp each […]

Published on August 10, 2026

 A slice of this on a rainy day could cure any blues.  Serves 6-8  Ingredients   For the filling 2 potatoes, peeled 2 Tbsp butter 3 leeks, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 5 large eggs, whisked 1 cup cream ½ cup milk 1 Tbsp chopped chives 1 Tbsp […]

Published on August 7, 2026

 Remove the bacon to make this a vegetarian feast!    Serves 4  Ingredients   For the roast butternut 1 large butternut ¼ cup olive oil Salt and milled pepper 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ¼ cup honey, warmed 8 sage leaves 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced    For the crispy quinoa ½ cup uncooked […]

Published on August 7, 2026

A slow roasting of veggies that results in a delicate crunch with lots of flavour.   Serves 4-6 (as a snack)  Ingredients  1 bulb garlic 1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1 red onion 2 packets (400g) baby roasting carrots, washed 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp honey Salt and milled pepper 10g tarragon 4 sprigs […]

Published on August 6, 2026

Vibrant and flavourful, turmeric’s earthy taste with hints of pepper, citrus and ginger notes is just what winter ordered. The fresh root is also in-season during the colder months, so you can even use it fresh to extract that golden-ochre colour and an even more vibrant flavour.  Turmeric prawn on crispy tapas   This is […]