Published on May 22, 2025

Celebrate Chardonnay Day with Chef Ollie Swart’s recipe for delicately balanced pasta, where lemon and white wine cuts through the rich cheese.  Chef Ollie’s Lemony sage, Chardonnay & pecorino pasta  Serves 4    Ingredients  500g Tagliatelle 100g Unsalted butter 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 Garlic cloves, sliced 8 Sage leaves Zest of 1 lemon […]

Published on May 21, 2025

Also known as Sudanese peanut macaroons, this light treat is perfect with a cup of tea.  Ful Sudani Makes 20  Ingredients 1 cup salted cocktail peanuts 4 egg whites 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract Pinch of bicarbonate of soda 1 cup (220g) caster sugar  For the chocolate  Ganache 75g cream 150g dark chocolate, chopped  Method  […]

Published on May 15, 2025

A nostalgic staple, this is a take on the Zimbabwean dish Bota Une Dovi – peanut butter porridge.  Peanut porridge with brûléed banana Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups cold water 1 cup plain instant maize porridge ½ tsp salt ¼ cup unsweetened peanut butter ¼ cup cream Brown sugar, to taste  For the brûléed banana  […]

Published on May 9, 2025

Rich, creamy and very luxurious, this not-too-sweet parfait is a great addition to an after-dinner cheeseboard. Save time and effort by skipping unmoulding and place phyllo on top of parfait, if you like.  Olive oil & sea salt parfait   Makes 8   Ingredients For the parfait   1½ sachets (15g) gelatine powder ¼ cup (60g) caster […]

Published on May 8, 2025

The smoked salt’s smokiness enhances the umami flavour, and the bread’s crunchy, buttery texture makes this toastie an irresistible delight.  Smoked cheese toastie  Serves 1  Spread the outsides of 2 slices sourdough with 1-2 Tbsp butter. On the inside of 1 slice, sprinkle cup mature Cheddar and a pinch smoked salt (see below). On the […]

Published on May 8, 2025

This tangy drink by Jane Nshuti is refreshing in all the best ways!  Baobab & granadilla mocktail  Serves 2  Ingredients 1 tsp baobab powder  150ml (about 4 granadillas) granadilla pulp + extra for serving  1 Tbsp agave syrup or honey (adjust to taste)  100ml cold still or sparkling water Ice Mint and lime, for serving […]

Published on May 6, 2025

Ease into the cooler months with some hearty dishes that celebrate flavoursome, colourful veggies in all their glory!  No-fuss baked pasta  Serves 4  Quick, easy and budget-friendly, this recipe will soon become a household staple. 2 red peppers, cut into chunks  Ingredients 6-8 salad tomatoes, quartered Handful cherry tomatoes (optional)  5 cloves garlic, sliced  3-4 […]

Published on April 30, 2025

This samosa-like stuffed and fried parcel is a favourite Middle Eastern snack or side dish that pairs perfectly with the fresh and zesty parsley. Sambousek Makes about 18 Ingredients 1½ cups (225g) flour, + extra for dusting ½ tsp (3ml) salt 3 Tbsp (45ml) olive oil ½ cup (125ml) water Oil, for frying For the […]

Published on April 29, 2025

Why rush greatness? Deep flavours, tender textures and all the cosy comfort you crave – these slow-cooked dishes are more delicious and decadent than ever.    Slow-cooked eisbein with pumpkin pancakes  Serves 6   Ingredients  For the eisbein  1 onion, quartered 1 can (410g) chopped tomatoes  2 carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic  800g eisbein 2 cups […]

Published on April 27, 2025

Fatayer is the Middle Eastern version of Spanish empanadas or Italian calzones. These doughy parcels are for giving and gathering, and  make for a mean road trip snack, too.  Spinach and feta fatayer Makes 8 Ingredients ⅔ cup (160ml) milk, slightly warmed 2 Tbsp (30ml) sugar 1 Tbsp (15ml) instant yeast 2 cups (240g) flour, […]