Published on November 20, 2025

You might think roast potatoes are perfect as they are — we won’t disagree, but here’s how to elevate the flavour even more! Roast potatoes on cumin-garlic yoghurt with coriander chutney  Serves 6 (as a side)  Ingredients 1kg baby potatoes Salt and milled pepper  1 Tbsp roasted garam marsala  ½  Tbsp cumin seeds  ½  Tbsp […]

Published on November 20, 2025

From fiery kitchen battles to tempting recipe tutorials, these shows are full of delicious inspiration that will have you rushing to the kitchen with your apron on.   For the Master of the home kitchen: MasterChef South Africa  Each season, home cooks and seasoned foodies face off in high-pressure challenges that test their creativity, technique, and […]

Published on November 19, 2025

Flaky croissants get a glow-up in this golden bake that’s an easy breakfast crowd-pleaser. Croissant breakfast casserole  Serves 6   Ingredients 4 croissants 1½ cups grated cheese of choice 4 slices gypsy ham 6 eggs ¼ cup milk 1 clove garlic, grated Salt and milled pepper 100g plain goat’s cheese ⅓ cup preserved figs in syrup  […]

Published on November 18, 2025

Stuffing chorizo under the skin adds a smoky, spicy flavour. The extra fat makes the chicken skin crispier and the roast succulent. Chorizo and sage roast chicken Serves 4-6  Ingredients 1 (about 1.3kg) large free-range chicken Salt and milled pepper ¾ coil (150g) chorizo sarta, chopped very finely ½ cup butter + extra for basting […]

Published on November 17, 2025

November is World Vegan Month. Bite into decadence when you make these vegan tofu brownies!   Vegan tofu brownies  Instead of the ginger bites, swirl through natural peanut butter, vegan chocolate spread or berry jam to top off these decadent brownies. Makes 16  Ingredients 1 cup (200g) treacle sugar, firmly pressed ½ cup (125ml) vegetable […]

Published on November 14, 2025

Satisfy your cravings guilt-free with these diabetic friendly recipes that are big on flavour, low in carbs, high in fibre  – and all approved by dietitian Ashley Krige.  Diabetes is the word and we’re making it more digestible. It’s not about missing out on the yummy foods, it’s about finding the right substitutions and learning […]

Published on November 13, 2025

Cool and casual strikes again! Wow the crowd with these homemade mini pizza bagels. Mini homemade pizza bagels  Serves 10  Ingredients For the bagels  3 ½ cups (525g) bread flour, + extra for kneading  2 tsp (10ml) instant yeast  1 ½  Tbsp (22.5ml) sugar  1 ½  tsp (7.5ml) salt 1 Tbsp (15ml) dried origanum  1 […]

Published on November 12, 2025

Decorate these bites with edible gold leaf for flair! Oreo cake bites  Makes 30  Ingredients 2 packs (128g each)Oreos, crushed 150g iced store-bought cake, crumbled 170g cream cheese 150g white chocolate, melted 150g dark chocolate, melted  Method Place the Oreos iced cake and cream cheese in a food processor and pulse until smooth.  Roll the […]

Published on November 10, 2025

This delicious Camembert and pear crinkle quiche is perfect any time of the day and can be the main event or on your cheese board. Camembert & pear crinkle quiche  Serves 6  Ingredients 1 box (500g) phyllo pastry ½ cup butter, melted  250g Camembert 2-3 Forelle pears, cored 2 large eggs 1 cup cream 5 […]

Published on November 6, 2025

Buddha bowls take a back seat this summer as we combine crisp salad bits with coconut- poached warm fish. Baked gremetola fish salad bowl Serves 4 For the gremolata  1 tub (160g) fresh coconut cubes, grated ½ punnet (10g) each dill, coriander and mint ½ cup cashews, finely chopped 2 lemons, zested and juiced 1/3 […]