Published on September 18, 2025

Rib-eye steak with XO sauce Serves 2-3 For the XO sauce, heat 1/3 cup olive oil and sauté 2 finely chopped onions, over medium heat until it begins to caramelise, about 10 minutes. Add 4 sliced garlic cloves and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat, add 3 Tbsp brandy and flambe.  […]

Published on September 18, 2025

Celebrate braai season with vibrant, flavour-packed sides that bring freshness and flair to every braai — because great company deserves more than just good meat.  Basil, halloumi & nectarine salad  Serves 4  This fresh and bright salad with stone fruit and halloumi makes a great accompaniment to grilled meats or as a meal on its […]

Published on September 18, 2025

This heritage month, we’re celebrating all types of fire cooking, whether you’re doing an all-day-braai day (yes you can braai for breakfast too), camping or just want to push some culinary boundaries, these inspired eggs recipes are for you.  Heritage-inspired Dutch baby   Serves 4-6   This smoky skillet stunner rises to the occasion in a […]

Published on September 17, 2025

Sea Harvest traces the rise of convenient, quality and sustainable seafood.    Grilled hake, mushy peas with chunky fries Golden hake meets a bed of buttery peas and crisp fries in a seaside classic that crackles, crunches and comforts with every bite.  Serves 2  Ingredients 2-4 Sea Harvest hake fillets Salt and milled pepper 1 lemon 2 tsp paprika 2 […]

Published on September 16, 2025

An ode to our love for local sweet stuff. Be it in dessert or in cocktail form, help yourself to a slice or sip of decadence.  Hertzo milkshake   Makes 4   Oh, nostalgia! Add more apricot jam to your milkshake for a sweeter, fruitier taste.  Ingredients For the meringue  2 egg whites Pinch cream of […]

Published on September 15, 2025

Forget potato salad and dish up coal cooked fluffy sweet potatoes with a crunchy and creamy bits topping. Braaied sweet potatoes with cremezola crunch  Serves 6 Ingredients 1kg orange sweet potatoes Olive oil Salt and milled pepper 1 red onion, sliced into rings 8 sprigs lemon thyme, leaves picked off 100g pecan nuts, toasted and […]

Published on September 12, 2025

Only ever heard of baked Alaska in the movies? Here is an easy and delicious recipe so you can try it first-hand. Baked Alaska Makes 4 Ingredients 1.8L blueberry ice cream  1 store-bought vanilla sponge or Madeira cake 5 egg whites Pinch cream of tartar ½ cup (110g) caster sugar  1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract […]

Published on September 3, 2025

A Southern take on nachos.  Chicken and corn nacho bowls  Serves 4  Ingredients 3 Tbsp butter  750g frozen corn  4 tsp paprika 1 tsp chilli flakes 2-3 jalapeños, sliced Handful parsley, chopped  3 chicken breast fillets, cut into strips  Glug olive oil  Salt and milled pepper  1 block (200g) halloumi, cut into sticks  1 packet […]

Published on September 2, 2025

Roasting barley gives it a nutty flavour and the kernels become crisp on the outside while staying creamy inside. If you’re short on time, serve it straight out of the pot.   Roasted barley, beetroot and pumpkin bowl  Serves 4 Ingredients 500g pumpkin, cut into wedges 4 large beetroots, peeled and cut into wedges 2 red […]

Published on September 1, 2025

Made with peak-season quince, this radiant jelly is a taste of nature’s treasure.  Quince jelly Makes about 1L Start this recipe at least 7 day beforehand to ensure enough time for straining. Ingredients 1kg quince, washed, cored and quartered (peel on) 4½ cups (900g) white sugar 3 Tbsp lemon juice   Method Place quince in a […]