Published on June 11, 2025

Risoni, or orzo, is a pasta resembling rice in shape and size. Stir regularly while cooking, as it absorbs all the liquid and flavour in the pan. Creamy Tuscan chicken risoni  Serves 4-6  Ingredients Glug of oil 6-8 chicken pieces on the bone Salt and milled pepper 1 batch leek and mushroom sofrito 1 large […]

Published on June 10, 2025

Mushrooms add the hint of umami that meat-lovers might have missed. Brinjal ragu on taglietelle  Serves 4 Ingredients 3 medium-large brinjals 250g mushrooms Olive oil, for frying 2 onions, finely chopped 4 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves 4 springs each rosemary […]

Published on June 3, 2025

Celebrate World Milk Day on 1 June in the sweetest way possible – with a cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate! These recipes will warm you up from the inside out.  Peppermint Crisp hot chocolate with cocoa sauce   Serves 4   Ingredients   For the chocolate sauce  1 cup water ½ cup cocoa powder ⅓ cup caster […]

Published on June 3, 2025

Ridiculously easy! Toppings are optional, but adds a fantastic fresh, zesty pop to a creamy, warm dish. Creamy chickpea curry Serves 3-4 Ingredients 1 batch curry spiced sofrito  2 cans (400g each) chickpeas  2 cans (400ml each) coconut milk  Flavour foundation Juice of 1-2 limes (lemon juice works well too)  Salt and milled pepper   For […]

Published on June 3, 2025

The potato guarantees a soft, moist crumb while the egg adds an irresistible richness.  Cheesy garlic pull-apart potato bread Serves 8-10 Ingredients 2 medium soft cooking potatoes, peeled and quartered  1 cup (250ml) milk ½ cup (125g) butter  Salt  1 ½ cups (225g) cake flour  1 ½ cups (225g) bread flour 2 eggs + 1 […]

Published on June 3, 2025

Crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these tasty churros pure comfort and just what you need on a cold winter day! The best part? It’s made with Selati Sugar, of course!  Delicious churros with Selati Sugar  Ingredients  For the choux pastry  1 cup water  2 Tbsp Selati Pure White Sugar 120g butter  […]

Published on May 25, 2025

Chilly outside? Time to turn on the oven and get your bake on! These winter bakes are perfect for slow mornings, lazy afternoons, and cosy evenings in.  Choc-chip chickpea brownies  Serves 9     Ingredients  2 x 400g each tins chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup (250ml) peanut butter 1 cup (250ml) honey ½ cup (125ml) […]

Published on May 23, 2025

Who says oats have to be boring? These rich, cosy recipes turn your humble morning (or even lunch) bowl into a warm hug you’ll actually look forward to.  Sesame oats with fig jam  Serves 4   Ingredients  For the fig jam  8 figs 2 cups water ¼ cup honey 1 tsp vanilla essence   For the sesame […]

Published on May 23, 2025

Think veggie soups are bland? Think again. These meat-free marvels are packed with bold flavours and hearty ingredients. And it’s the perfect spoil for a cold winter day.  Charred tomato soup & cheesy toasties  Serves 4-6   Ingredients  1kg tomatoes, quartered  1 onion, quartered  Glug canola or olive oil  2 tsp smoked paprika  1 tsp […]

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 […]