Published on September 30, 2025

Ready to impress your guests? This fun and foolproof guide will show you how to build the ultimate charcuterie board – layered with cheeses, cured meats, crackers, fruits, and all the tasty extras.  Your dishes  Who says you should only use one board to serve your delicious platter? Make the large serving board your canvas, then grab cute bowls, ramekins or any mismatched dishes […]

Published on September 30, 2025

Creating an airtight chamber allows the rooibos to burn into little embers that release a lot of smoke. The smoke has nowhere to escape to so it’s forced to settle on the nearest surface, which is the cream, thus infusing easily.  Smoky rooibos no-churn ice cream Makes about 2L Ingredients 10 rooibos tea bags  3 cups whipping cream  2 […]

Published on September 26, 2025

These cool, colourful creations are perfect for sunny afternoons, weekend braais or just kicking back with friends. Dirty pineapple margarita    Makes 1  Ingredients  For the jalapeño simple syrup   1 jalapeño, halved ½ cup sugar ½ cup water      For the salt rim    3 Tbsp salt flakes 2 limes, zested and juiced      For the margarita    2 tots (50ml) Tequila Blanco  1 […]

Published on September 26, 2025

These fresh fruit-forward recipes are sunshine on a plate. So, grab a fork and let these sweet treats steal the show.  Coconut and nectarine tart Serves 8   Ingredients   For the pastry   255g flour 125g cold butter, cubed 80g  icing sugar 2 egg yolks 1 Tbsp ice water   For the filling   2 eggs 75g caster sugar 40g desiccated coconut, plus extra to decorate 35g flour 75g butter, melted 450g (3-4) nectarines, sliced into […]

Published on September 25, 2025

Shake off the winter comfort food drowsiness and step into spring with chicken dinners that are fresh, vibrant and full of flavour! These chicken recipes just got a seasonal upgrade.   Grilled corn, chicken and nectarine salad  Serves 4  Ingredients  For the salad  2 mielies, boiled 4 Tbsp olive oil 2 chicken breasts 1 tsp paprika ¼ tsp garlic powder 4 nectarines, sliced and drizzled […]

Published on September 24, 2025

Don’t let the lack of a paella pan hold you back. Find a large cast iron pot or pan and just follow the ‘don’t stir the rice’ rule! Paella-ish dish Serves 6-8 Ingredients ½  cup olive oil  Salt and milled pepper  1 lemon, halved  8 skin-on chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 100-150g chorizo  2 red peppers, finely diced  […]

Published on September 23, 2025

High heat from the coals makes for a crispy crust with a fluffy inside. Braai grid mushroom pizza  Serves 4 Ingredients For the pizza dough   2 cups cake flour 1 tsp salt 1 sachet (10g) instant yeast  ¾  cup lukewarm water 2-3 Tbsp olive oil + extra for brushing the grid 300g exotic mushroom mix  250g medium brown […]

Published on September 23, 2025

From the comforting softness of dombolo to the hearty flavours of bobotie – this recipe collection pays tribute to the diverse communities and tastes that define our shared heritage. Cornflake-coated tripe kebabs Serves 6 // Cooking time 30 minutes Ingredients For the tripe kebabs 500g honeycomb tripe, boiled ½ cup flour 2 eggs, whisked 1 […]

Published on September 23, 2025

Bringing traditional biltong flavours to the braai. This recipe requires some prep the day before, but best believe it’s worth it! Biltong steak  Serves 4-6 Ingredients 800g-1kg silverside or topside beef, cut into 3cm steaks 1 cup coarse salt ½ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup Worcestershire sauce cup brown sugar ½ cup coriander seeds, […]

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 […]