Published on January 13, 2026

Chicken and prawn pair well together in curries, stews or fillings. In this case, chicken stretches the filling while adding juiciness to it. Chicken & prawn rice paper parcels Makes 20  Ingredients For the sauce  2 Tbsp (30ml) chilli crisp  1/3 cup (83ml) rice vinegar ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp […]

Published on January 13, 2026

In Chinese culture, long noodles symbolise longevity and a long life, especially when eaten without breaking them. This recipe’s noodles have nutty sesame flavours.   Garlic chilli & sesame lo-mein noodles Serves 2 Ingredients 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil 1 onion, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4cm ginger, peeled and grated 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped + extra for garnish (optional) […]

Published on January 12, 2026

The pineapple delivers a tangy-sweet, mousse-like tart. A dessert so easy, your kids can make it by themselves! Tropical marshmallow tart  Serves 6-8    Ingredients 1½ packets (200g) Tennis biscuits, crushed finely ½ cup (125g) butter, melted 1 can (385g) condensed milk ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice 1 lemon, zested ½ cup (125ml) canned crushed […]

Published on January 7, 2026

The secret is to slightly undercook them… You’ll thank us later. Gooey peanut butter & chocolate cups  Serves 4  Ingredients 1 cup (150g) cake flour 3 Tbsp (24g) cocoa powder + extra for dusting 2 tsp (10ml) baking powder Pinch salt ⅓ cup (66g) sugar 1 cup (250ml) milk 3 Tbsp (45ml) melted butter or […]

Published on January 6, 2026

The perfect no-fuss midweek meal. Quick bean nachos Serves 4    Ingredients 1 can (410g) four-bean mix, drained and rinsed 1 red onion, chopped 1 tsp smoked or regular paprika ½ punnet (125g) cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander or parsley + extra for serving Salt and milled pepper 300g tortilla chips 150g […]

Published on January 5, 2026

These cheesy muffins are so good, they might just earn a spot in your own handwritten family recipe book. Perfect for lunchboxes, road trips or sneaky kitchen snacking, these simple and satisfying bites are tough to resist! Oh-so-cheesy muffins  Makes 12     Ingredients 3 Tbsp (45ml) melted butter 3 cloves garlic, grated 2 cups (300g) […]

Published on December 22, 2025

Old-fashioned thumbprint cookies get a glow-up, with added cream cheese for a richer texture. Chewy Hertzoggie cookies  Makes ±25    Ingredients ⅔ tub (153g) cream cheese, at room temperature ½ cup (125g) salted butter, at room temperature 1 large egg 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 2 cups (300g) cake […]

Published on December 22, 2025

After 40 years in the business, Ina Paarman’s days are still filled with the best bits of what’s she’s spent decades building. Christi Nortier asked the icon about her workdays, festive menu and her favourite seasoning.    After her Christmas break, Ina Paarman is going back to the classroom. She’s picking up where she left […]

Published on December 22, 2025

Skip decorating and simply dust cookies in caster sugar before baking for an old-fashioned treat. Butter biscuit wreaths  Makes ±40    Ingredients 1⅕  cups (300g) salted butter, at room temperature 1 cup (130g) icing sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 3 cups (450g) cake flour ½ tsp (2.5ml) fine salt    For […]

Published on December 22, 2025

We’re borrowing Sarah Kieffer’s perfect CCC dough recipe, now with an added melty centre.   Choc chip cookies with ganache centre Makes 12     Ingredients ⅖ cup (100ml) cream 200g dark chocolate, chopped 2 cups (300g) cake flour 1 tsp (5ml) baking powder ½ tsp (2.5ml) bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp (2.5ml) fine salt ½ […]