Published on January 17, 2024

Don’t Janu-worry about a thing! Beat the budget blues by stocking up on canned food and stretching it into a delicious dinner meal.   Tuna Niçoise salad sarmies Serves 4  Inspired by the classic French salad, these are loaded with healthy omega fats and energy-giving protein.  Ingredients  For the dressing  ¼ cup red wine vinegar  ¼ cup […]

Published on January 12, 2024

Don’t Janu-worry about a thing! Beat the budget blues with this quick, easy and budget-friendly recipe for  no-churn salted caramel ice-cream sandwiches. No-churn salted caramel ice-cream sandwiches  Makes 10-12  You can also sandwich the ice cream between store-bought cookies. If sandwiches are too ambitious, this works just as well served in cones. Ingredients  500ml cream  3 […]

Published on December 30, 2023

Stay cool this summer with these refreshing icy treat recipes! From a cool cucumber granita to litchi–and–coconut ice cream, we have the perfect recipes to help you beat the heat.  Iced chai spice lattes  Serves 4 // Cooking time 15 minutes  Ingredients  1 tbsp chai powder 1L milk 4 shots espresso (or ½ cup strong […]

Published on December 28, 2023

‘Tis the season to be jolly – that means holiday soirées and parties galore. Follow these tips to expand your repertoire, become a beginner mixologist and impress your friends with yummy cocktails (and mocktails) all evening. Cheers! Use the correct glassware  The first step to preparing a yummy cocktail is to choose the right glass. […]

Published on December 22, 2023

Fresh, fruity drinks in a flash, for on the go or at home. Breakfast smoothie  MAKES 2  Ingredients   1 tub (180g) blueberries, plus extra for serving (optional)  ½ cup toasted oats, plus extra for serving (optional)  2 tablespoons honey  2 cups plain yoghurt  Sprigs of mint, for serving   Method  Add ingredients, except mint, to […]

Published on December 22, 2023

Become a fruit freezing pro with these tips below and enjoy summer fruits all year round.  From bananas and tropical fruit to berries and more, prep your fruit for the freezer so you can enjoy summer’s bounty all year round.  Freezing 101  1. Wash, dry & slice  Wash and dry fruit thoroughly before cutting it […]

Published on December 22, 2023

It’s the can’t-flop bread that we won’t stop baking. Banana bread is still a firm favourite and a recipe everyone needs on file. Simple steps to success for beginners:  Room temperature eggs are best for baking  Whisking sugar and eggs is an important step that you don’t want to rush! You’re both aerating the mixture […]

Published on December 22, 2023

Don’t Janu-worry about a thing! Beat the budget blues by stocking up on canned food and stretching it into delicious dinners all month long.  Chicken burrito rice bowls  Serves 4  The delicious fillings inside a burrito, without the hassle of wrapping it up! These zingy bowls can be prepared in advance and simply reheated (or even […]

Published on December 21, 2023

‘Tis the season to be jolly! ‘Tis is also the season to fill your tins with crunchy (and yummy) biscuits you’ve been looking forward to all year. Giant chocolate chip cookies, mince pie biscuits and green tea snaps, you won’t be able to resist these delicious bakes.    Giant triple-chocolate-chip cookies  Makes 10 // Cooking time […]

Published on December 16, 2023

To make this delicious dessert non-alcoholic, substitute brandy for slightly sweetened coffee, made at a strength of your liking.  Healthy-ish, almost-boozy tiramisu  Total time 35 minutes // Serves 6  Ingredients  For the syrup   2 cups (500ml) strong coffee  10-12 (about 200g) medjool dates, chopped 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence  ¼ cup (60ml) brandy liqueur  ⅓ […]