Published on May 8, 2025

The smoked salt’s smokiness enhances the umami flavour, and the bread’s crunchy, buttery texture makes this toastie an irresistible delight.  Smoked cheese toastie  Serves 1  Spread the outsides of 2 slices sourdough with 1-2 Tbsp butter. On the inside of 1 slice, sprinkle cup mature Cheddar and a pinch smoked salt (see below). On the […]

Published on May 8, 2025

This tangy drink by Jane Nshuti is refreshing in all the best ways!  Baobab & granadilla mocktail  Serves 2  Ingredients 1 tsp baobab powder  150ml (about 4 granadillas) granadilla pulp + extra for serving  1 Tbsp agave syrup or honey (adjust to taste)  100ml cold still or sparkling water Ice Mint and lime, for serving […]

Published on May 6, 2025

Ease into the cooler months with some hearty dishes that celebrate flavoursome, colourful veggies in all their glory!  No-fuss baked pasta  Serves 4  Quick, easy and budget-friendly, this recipe will soon become a household staple. 2 red peppers, cut into chunks  Ingredients 6-8 salad tomatoes, quartered Handful cherry tomatoes (optional)  5 cloves garlic, sliced  3-4 […]

Published on April 30, 2025

This samosa-like stuffed and fried parcel is a favourite Middle Eastern snack or side dish that pairs perfectly with the fresh and zesty parsley. Sambousek Makes about 18 Ingredients 1½ cups (225g) flour, + extra for dusting ½ tsp (3ml) salt 3 Tbsp (45ml) olive oil ½ cup (125ml) water Oil, for frying For the […]

Published on April 29, 2025

Why rush greatness? Deep flavours, tender textures and all the cosy comfort you crave – these slow-cooked dishes are more delicious and decadent than ever.    Slow-cooked eisbein with pumpkin pancakes  Serves 6   Ingredients  For the eisbein  1 onion, quartered 1 can (410g) chopped tomatoes  2 carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic  800g eisbein 2 cups […]

Published on April 27, 2025

Fatayer is the Middle Eastern version of Spanish empanadas or Italian calzones. These doughy parcels are for giving and gathering, and  make for a mean road trip snack, too.  Spinach and feta fatayer Makes 8 Ingredients ⅔ cup (160ml) milk, slightly warmed 2 Tbsp (30ml) sugar 1 Tbsp (15ml) instant yeast 2 cups (240g) flour, […]

Published on April 26, 2025

From gatherings to celebrations and everything in-between, amp up your meals with our favourite dips, along with some snacks to soak it all up. Toum (Lebanese garlic sauce)  Makes 1 cup  The garlic flavour of this dip can seem spicy or overwhelming at first, but as the flavour moves, it falls away into a softer […]

Published on April 25, 2025

These four wallet-friendly padkos recipes are easy to pack, delicious and guaranteed to keep those travel munchies in check.  Chicken wraps with cranberry and whipped feta  Makes 4 wraps // Cooking time 20 minutes    Ingredients  1 cup smooth cottage cheese 1 cup feta ¼ cup parsley, chopped 4 wholewheat wraps ½ red onion, thinly […]

Published on April 24, 2025

Bring take-aways home with these better-than-bought home-made “fake-aways” recipes! These recipes bring all the comfort and flavour of your go-to spots – minus the delivery fee.  Soda-water-battered fish and chips  Serves 4 // Hands-on 40 minutes   Ingredients  250ml flour 250ml cornflour ½ tsp turmeric Salt and lemon pepper 500ml soda water 800g hake, divided […]

Published on April 24, 2025

Take a trip to the Middle East with only one bite of these sticky, sweet filled pancakes. Rose and orange custard pancakes Makes 16  Ingredients 1 tsp (5ml) instant dry yeast 1 tsp (5ml) sugar 1½ cups (375ml) lukewarm milk 1 cup (150g) flour  ½ cup (168g) semolina flour ¼ cup (60ml) water   For the […]