Published on September 23, 2025

What’s more local than half a loaf of bread hollowed out and filled to the brim with hearty curry? We’re on board!  Durban curry bunny chow   Serves 4   First mop up the delicious curry using the bread cut out to create the loaf cavity, then move on to the walls of the loaf.  Ingredients For […]

Published on September 18, 2025

Fish requires high heat in order to sear, which avoids it sticking to the grid. A liberal brush of oil also goes a long way! Citrus & soy sticky angel fish  Serves 4  Ingredients For the basting  2 cloves garlic, sliced 3cm knob ginger, sliced ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup honey 2 oranges, juiced […]

Published on September 18, 2025

Rib-eye steak with XO sauce Serves 2-3 For the XO sauce, heat 1/3 cup olive oil and sauté 2 finely chopped onions, over medium heat until it begins to caramelise, about 10 minutes. Add 4 sliced garlic cloves and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat, add 3 Tbsp brandy and flambe.  […]

Published on September 18, 2025

Celebrate braai season with vibrant, flavour-packed sides that bring freshness and flair to every braai — because great company deserves more than just good meat.  Basil, halloumi & nectarine salad  Serves 4  This fresh and bright salad with stone fruit and halloumi makes a great accompaniment to grilled meats or as a meal on its […]

Published on September 18, 2025

This heritage month, we’re celebrating all types of fire cooking, whether you’re doing an all-day-braai day (yes you can braai for breakfast too), camping or just want to push some culinary boundaries, these inspired eggs recipes are for you.  Heritage-inspired Dutch baby   Serves 4-6   This smoky skillet stunner rises to the occasion in a […]

Published on September 17, 2025

Sea Harvest traces the rise of convenient, quality and sustainable seafood.    Grilled hake, mushy peas with chunky fries Golden hake meets a bed of buttery peas and crisp fries in a seaside classic that crackles, crunches and comforts with every bite.  Serves 2  Ingredients 2-4 Sea Harvest hake fillets Salt and milled pepper 1 lemon 2 tsp paprika 2 […]

Published on September 16, 2025

An ode to our love for local sweet stuff. Be it in dessert or in cocktail form, help yourself to a slice or sip of decadence.  Hertzo milkshake   Makes 4   Oh, nostalgia! Add more apricot jam to your milkshake for a sweeter, fruitier taste.  Ingredients For the meringue  2 egg whites Pinch cream of […]

Published on September 15, 2025

Forget potato salad and dish up coal cooked fluffy sweet potatoes with a crunchy and creamy bits topping. Braaied sweet potatoes with cremezola crunch  Serves 6 Ingredients 1kg orange sweet potatoes Olive oil Salt and milled pepper 1 red onion, sliced into rings 8 sprigs lemon thyme, leaves picked off 100g pecan nuts, toasted and […]

Published on September 12, 2025

Only ever heard of baked Alaska in the movies? Here is an easy and delicious recipe so you can try it first-hand. Baked Alaska Makes 4 Ingredients 1.8L blueberry ice cream  1 store-bought vanilla sponge or Madeira cake 5 egg whites Pinch cream of tartar ½ cup (110g) caster sugar  1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract […]

Published on September 3, 2025

A Southern take on nachos.  Chicken and corn nacho bowls  Serves 4  Ingredients 3 Tbsp butter  750g frozen corn  4 tsp paprika 1 tsp chilli flakes 2-3 jalapeños, sliced Handful parsley, chopped  3 chicken breast fillets, cut into strips  Glug olive oil  Salt and milled pepper  1 block (200g) halloumi, cut into sticks  1 packet […]