Published on July 2, 2025

This Spanish-style soup is packed full of that winter’s day goodness. Perfect for a quick and easy lunch or supper. Spicy chorizo & potato soup  Serves 4 Ingredients Glug olive oil  1 onion, finely sliced  1 leek, finely sliced 50-60g chorizo sarta, finely sliced 3 cloves garlic, grated  2 tsp harissa paste  4 cups (1L) […]

Published on July 1, 2025

This hearty soup will feed a crowd in a flash, but there’s one rule to making it sublime: the best quality ingredients. Here’s cookbook author and TV show host Gadija Sydow Noordien’s crowd-pleasing chicken & creamy corn soup.  Chicken and creamy corn soup  Ingredients  250g of skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 Tbsp butter  1 small […]

Published on July 1, 2025

This no-fuss, easy vanilla sponge is so versatile and can even be layered with jam for a fruity version or caramel for a more decadent cake. Make it extra cosy with Selati Sugar – the perfect treat to enjoy with a warm and delicious cuppa on a chilly day.  Vanilla sponge cake with Selati Sugar  […]

Published on June 30, 2025

We love a quick (and delicious) weeknight dinner! These recipes have no meat, no stress – just satisfying dinners ready in under an hour!  Chunky baba ganoush with onion rings  Serves 6     Ingredients  For the baba ganoush   4 medium brinjals 2 whole garlic cloves 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and milled pepper, to taste   […]

Published on June 29, 2025

This shake-it-together dough lies somewhere between bread and pastry, with a somewhat flaky texture. Use this about any toppings you have handy.  No-knead pizza tray bake Serves 2 Ingredients For the dough   2 cups (300g) self-raising flour 1 tsp (5ml) fine salt  ⅔ cup (160ml) boiling water  ⅓ cup (80ml) canola oil    50g […]

Published on June 27, 2025

3 puddings perfected for putting into bowls, warming your hands and snuggling up on the couch with. Chocolate and caramel malva pudding Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the malva 2 cups (400g) dark brown sugar 5 large eggs 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 1¾ (263g) cups cake flour ½ cup cocoa powder 2 tsp (10ml) baking […]

Published on June 25, 2025

We’ve splurged with optional creamy-yet-crispy halloumi blocks for serving to create a cheesy ‘crouton’.   Spiced butternut and sweet potato soup  Serves 4-5 Ingredients 1kg cubed butternut 1kg cubed sweet potato 1 batch curry spiced sofrito 3-4 Tbsp canola oil 1L vegetable stock 2 cups water Salt and milled pepper 1 can brown lentils, drained and […]

Published on June 24, 2025

Traditional banana bread has been given a new lease on life with this crunchy, spiced topping. Banana bread with spiced streusel Makes 1 X 22cm loaf Ingredients ½ cup (125ml) butter, softened cup (160ml) dark brown sugar 3 large eggs 4 overripe bananas, mashed 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract cup (160ml) sour cream 2 cups […]

Published on June 24, 2025

Crisp, golden and downright irresistible: Pies are the ultimate comfort food, no matter the season. With an easy hot water pastry, delicate layers of puff pastry and a classic crumbly shortcrust, we’re baking our way to pie perfection.   Pepper steak & Guinness pie Serves 8  This pie is pure winter magic, with a rich, toasted […]

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 […]