Published on June 23, 2025

A hearty dish boasting layers of creamy béchamel sauce, tender pasta and meaty Bolognese filling: You’ll want to guard every spoonful after you taste this real-deal lasagne. Mangiamo!  Lasagne bolognese Serves 8   Made with a mixture of slow-cooked pork and beef mince, this labour of love is all worth it when a cheesy mouthful fills […]

Published on June 20, 2025

These two delicious recipes will have you channelling your inner 007 in no time on 21 June, World Martini Day.  Rose water martini with candy floss    Serves 2     Ingredients  2 tots (50ml) vodka 2 tots (50ml) pink gin 2 Tbsp rose syrup 1 lime 1 cup soda water Candy floss Crushed ice  Method  […]

Published on June 17, 2025

Celebrate World Tapas Day on 19 June with a spread of irresistible bites that are perfect for sharing at your next soiree!  Asparagus, Brie & caramelised onion rolls  Serves 8     Ingredients  2 Tbsp butter 2 onions, sliced 2 thyme sprigs, picked, plus extra to serve 2 rolls puff pastry 125g Brie, sliced into 8 […]

Published on June 16, 2025

Next-level sarmies so good they work as a quick dinner. Barely crack a sweat making the onions, then store-bought bread and meat do the rest.  Cubano sandwich with rum onions  Ingredients 2 onions, sliced  Knob butter  Glug oil  ¼ cup rum (optional)  16 slices ciabatta  ¼ cup Dijon mustard 24 slices roast beef (Gypsy ham […]

Published on June 13, 2025

From braaimasters and spice lovers to that pops with a sweet tooth – this Father’s Day, we’re serving up something special for every kind of dad.  The veggie (and comfort) enthusiasts: French onion mac & cheese recipe  Serves 4-6     Two classics in one! French onion soup meets macaroni and cheese.    Ingredients  For the onions    […]

Published on June 13, 2025

Using all the flavours found in tiramisu, we’ve given the Italian dessert a new winter coat. With a molten centre and contrasting cold cream, dipping biscuits are a must. Molten tiramisu pots  Makes 5 Ingredients For the coffee pouring cream  ⅓ cup (50g) caster sugar 1 tub (250g) mascarpone  2 Tbsp dark rum or Kahlúa […]

Published on June 12, 2025

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner, comfort food or movie snack, the ever humble pork chop will fill you up in all the best ways.   Jerk grilled pork chops  Serves 4 (As a snack)  Marinated in a classic Jamaican jerk spice, these pork chops are fabulous with a side of rice or braaied garlic bread.   […]

Published on June 12, 2025

We used flavourful rump steak. Splurge on fillet or save time (and money) by using already thinned minute steak for a mid-week meal. Prego steak rolls  Serves 4 Ingredients For the chilli oil   ½ cup (125ml) light olive or canola oil 2 Tbsp (30ml) chilli flakes or chopped dried chillies 2 Tbsp (30ml) smoked […]

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 […]