Published on October 30, 2024

If you’re going to put all your eggs in one basket, let it be the air fryer’s one. This croque madame bagels is the breakfast of dreams! Croque madame bagels  Serves 2  We call this the ultimate all-day-breakfast sandwich.  Ingredients For the white sauce   3 Tbsp butter  3 Tbsp flour  1 ¼ cups milk  […]

Published on October 30, 2024

For my little picky eater, my usual tactic involves sneakily adding oats to her pancakes, and surprisingly (read thankfully), she enjoys eating any green foods. This allows me to cook noodles with vegetables instead of relying on pre-packaged flavours. Here are my two recipes that ensure a good start and end to the day.   Mini […]

Published on October 30, 2024

Who says you can only eat soup in winter? Beat the heat this summer with these delicious and light chilled-soup recipes. These will be your favourite go-to recipes for sunny days in no-time!  Chilled baby marrow soup  Serves 4 // Cooking Time 50 minutes Ingredients  3 baby marrows, ends removed and chopped, plus 1 peeled […]

Published on October 29, 2024

Enjoy this fab flexitarian dish! Grilled peanut chicken with tabbouleh & flatbread Serves 6  This tabbouleh uses bulgur wheat, which has four times the fibre of couscous, making it a low-GI meal. Omit chicken for a vegetarian alternative.  Ingredients For the flatbread   2 cups flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1 ½ tsp baking powder  1 […]

Published on October 28, 2024

Packed with authentic recipes that are simpler than you think, master the art of Vietnamese cooking with Uyen Luu’s new cookbook – Quick & Easy Vietnamese!   Pork & prawn wontons These can be enjoyed as a snack or starter. They also make a fantastic topping for noodle soups or even instant ramen. I always save […]

Published on October 28, 2024

These beetroot blini bites with whipped feta are the perfect snacks for a get-together with friends!   Beetroot blini bites with whipped feta   Serves 6  This tabbouleh uses bulgur wheat, which has four times the fibre of couscous, making it a low-GI meal. Omit chicken for a vegetarian alternative.  Ingredients For the carrot pickle ½ […]

Published on October 25, 2024

Keen to keep it cool this season? Sjaan van der Ploeg has the perfect solution: spring fruit popsicles.   Cucumber mint cooler  Makes 6-8  We used plastic cups to make these pops, but you can also use cleaned and dried mini yoghurt containers. For an adult version, add a tiny splash of white rum or vodka […]

Published on October 23, 2024

Decadent, sweet and absolutely delicious! this blondies recipe will satisfy any sweet craving. Peanut butter & chocolate blondies Makes 16 Not a fan of peanut butter? Swap for a handful of chopped raspberries, or ripple with melted white chocolate. Ingredients 150g dark chocolate, chopped, plus extra for topping ⅓ cup sugar-free peanut butter 3 eggs […]

Published on October 22, 2024

Tick off all those healthy food groups with this healthy (and delicious) salad Halloumi & melon summer salad  Serves 6  Bulk up this meal by serving with couscous, bulgur wheat or brown rice.  Ingredients For the balsamic vinaigrette  ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar  2 tsp wholegrain mustard  1 clove garlic, minced  2 […]

Published on October 21, 2024

Baste them, braai them, air fry them! Add our round-up of scrumptious skewers to your culinary repertoire.   Smoky citrus chicken sosaties  Makes 8-10  Add some halloumi to the mix. When threading the skewers alternate between the chicken and halloumi.   Ingredients 4-6 deboned chicken thighs  Salt and milled pepper 3 Tbsp orange marmalade Juice (60ml) and […]