Recipes

Meat-free Monday: Morogo and sweetcorn quiche

Published on November 29, 2016

Have you ever cooked with morogo before? It’s an absolutely delicious wild African spinach that is a much-loved veg staple in many southern African rural communities. If you can’t find it at your local supermarket, it can easily be substituted for regular spinach.

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Snoek sarmies with apple coleslaw

Published on November 27, 2016

Make the most of South Africa’s favourite catch of the day by prepping these yummy sarmies the night before and enjoying them as a work lunch. They also make a delicious addition to your summer picnic basket.

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Gluten-free gazpacho

Published on November 27, 2016

A traditional tomato soup that you will want in your repetoire to serve hot in winter and chilled in summer.

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Orange and lamb tagine

Published on November 27, 2016

We are back with another Sunday lunch treat for you to fall in love with. There are still plenty of spring oranges on the local supermarket shelves, so be sure to grab some this weekend to add to this delicious one-pot dish.

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Peri-peri chicken livers with sweet-potato wedges

Published on November 26, 2016

Every family has a secret chicken liver patė that they pass down from generation to generation. We flavoured our chicken livers with a home-made peri-peri and served them up with sweet potatoes. We then used the leftovers to make a patė worthy of any family recipe book.

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LUST Bistro’s Festive Fruitcake

Published on November 26, 2016

As a special gift to you, LUST’s patron chef (and baker extraordinaire), Jean-Pierre Smith is sharing his signature traditional fruitcake recipe! Make it once, and we promise it will make an annual appearance on your Christmas table. Your family and friends will love this brandy-loaded cake filled with both classic and luxurious ingredients.

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Thai-style scrambled eggs

Published on November 26, 2016

This recipe gets creative with everyone’s go-to breakie staple - fluffy scrambled eggs! We’ve added a splash of coconut milk and a pinch of curry powder for a Thai-inspired take on one of our favourite breakfast dishes.

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Angelfish frikkadels

Published on November 25, 2016

Summer is the very best time to enjoy seafood. Try this unique, easy and deliciously tasty recipe to make the most of your catch!

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6 ways to prolong summer fruit

Published on November 25, 2016

There is such a wonderful abundance of fruit on our supermarket shelves, come this time of year! Because all of these delightful offerings are in season, your favourite summer fruits are much cheaper now than they will be in the wintery months. We suggest you make the most of it!

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Watermelon and ginger punch

Published on November 25, 2016

It’s Friyay, and after a long week of deadlines and gym and meetings - you deserve a drink! Watermelon is in season so we’re using our favourite summer fruit as the base for this refreshing, boozy cocktail.

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