Published on August 8, 2025

The key to the crispiest crackling is leaving the pork uncovered to dry out overnight. Don’t be afraid of the high temperature— it’s crucial to get that bubbly crackling texture.  Fennel-seed crackling clementine roasted pork belly Serves 6 Ingredients 1.5kg pork belly on the bone 1 cup coarse rock salt 1 tsp fennel seeds, toasted […]

Published on August 7, 2025

Although we baked our puddings in individual bowls, you can bake them in a large oval or rectangular dish for the same amount of time.  Bread and butter pudding with berry compote  Serves 5 Ingredients 3 eggs, whisked 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 tsp (5ml) salt 2 cups (500ml) milk 1 cup (250ml) cream […]

Published on August 6, 2025

Enjoy as a snack plate or serve as a meal for two with a side of stir-fry veg and egg fried rice.  Bang bang chicken pops  Serves 4 (as a snack) Ingredients 500g deboned chicken thighs Salt and milled pepper 1 tsp chilli flakes  1 Tbsp paprika  1 tsp garlic powder (or use ½ tsp […]

Published on August 2, 2025

These burgers are stacked with two patties, but you can play it safe and save with a single patty. Don’t hold back on the moreish sauce, though! Stacked burger with blue cheese sauce Makes 4 Ingredients  For the blue cheese sauce   50g blue cheese, crumbled  ½ cup sour cream 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Milled […]

Published on August 1, 2025

We’re raising a glass to celebrate women this month! Enjoy a velvety coffee drink with caramel-like muscovado sweetness, creating a tantalising symphony for your taste buds. Make this tasty muscovado caramel with Selati Sugar today!  Muscovado caramel Serves 4   Create a tantalising symphony for your taste buds with this velvety blend of bold coffee intensity […]

Published on July 28, 2025

Say goodbye to sad, chilly salads. These flavour-packed creations combine warmth, texture and comfort in every bite.  Roast brinjal, feta and lentil salad  Serves 4   Ingredients  2 brinjals, cut into wedges ⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp paprika 2 cups cooked brown lentils (⅔ […]

Published on July 26, 2025

Peel away the winter blues with these delicious citrus recipes.  Orange and butternut soup with blue-cheese crumble   Serves 4   Ingredients  3 Tbsp butter 1 onion, peeled and chopped 750g butternut, peeled, seeded and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1 orange (½ zest + ¼ cup juice) 3 cups vegetable stock ½ cup thick cream […]

Published on July 25, 2025

Healthy, vibrant, quick and easy, this humble vegetarian curry is packed with flavour. Sweet potato brinjal curry Serves 4-6 Ingredients ½ cup olive or canola oil 600g baby brinjals, roughly chopped 1 onion, chopped  1 tsp cumin seeds  5 cloves garlic, chopped  2cm knob grated ginger 1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 tsp ground […]

Published on July 22, 2025

Flammkuchen is a German flatbread layered with creme fraîche and bacon. Ours has a layer of wafer-thin potatoes that crisp up when baked, making this pizza a little different to your usual tomato-based classics! Creamy potato flammkuchen Makes 2 small or 1 large pizza Ingredients 1¾ cups (270g) white bread flour ½ tsp salt  ½ […]

Published on July 19, 2025

Succulent Asian hake wrapped in cabbage leaves and steamed to perfection.  Steamed Asian hake & cabbage parcel Serves 4 Ingredients 1 savoy or medium white cabbage 2 cloves garlic 4cm knob ginger  1 tsp sesame oil  3 Tbsp light soy sauce  500g hake fillets  1 Tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted  Sweet chilli sauce, to serve   […]