Published on December 22, 2022

The festive season is here, and we cannot wait to cheer in the new year. Serve these crowd-pleaser welcome drinks at your New Year soiree.  1.Berry ice lolly cocktails Serves: 4  Cooking time: 15 minutes  Ingredients 1 cup mixed berries  1 cup lemonade or lemon soft drink  ¼ cup cranberry juice  750 ml sparkling white […]

Published on December 22, 2022

School’s out and it’s the perfect time to get those tiny hands dirty in the kitchen. Make lasting and yummy memories in the kitchen when you make these kiddy holiday treats. Granadilla ice-lollies Prep time: 10 minute   Cook time: 5 minutes   Makes: 8 Ingredients 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp chopped mint ½ cup water 1 […]

Published on December 22, 2022

Including chicken that can be roasted in four different ways! Gammon roast spiced with rum, pineapple and star anise Serves 8-12  Total Time 2 Hr 10 Min For The Gammon Smoked gammon, deboned 2kg Ginger ale 2L Pineapple juice 1L Bay leaves 3 Peppercorns 8 For The Glaze Pineapple juice 1 cup Honey 3/4 cup […]

Published on December 22, 2022

Versatile and delicious, coconut can be enjoyed in all its forms this summer: flour, flakes, milk and cream. We bring you the same old, loved recipes, with a fresh coconut twist. Piña colada salsa with phyllo crackers Serves 4  Total Time 20 Min Ingredients For the crackers Phyllo pastry 200g Butter, melted 1/4 cup For […]

Published on December 12, 2022

‘Tis the season for delicious dishes at dinner parties and we’re especially excited about trifle making its annual appearance. Impress your loved ones with sweet, sensational twists of this traditional English dessert to keep them in a holly, jolly mood all season long.   1. Red velvet trifle with cream cheese, icing, meringue and brandy snaps  […]

Published on December 5, 2022

Make side dishes that will be the main attraction – serving flavour and finesse worthy of celebration. A side dish shouldn’t be reduced to a sideshow. Arrive at any bring-and-braai with these on your arm and you’ll be the main attraction. Honeyed seed, nectarine and goat’s cheese salad Serves 4-6 Total time 15 min Ingredients […]

Published on December 5, 2022

Keep the kids occupied with these cute treats you can make – and gobble up – together. How to make melted snowman marshmallow biscuits Makes 20 biscuits Total time 20 min Ingredients Icing sugar 1 1/2 cups Water 3 tbsp Chocolate 1/2 slab Vanilla biscuits 20 Chocolate nibs 60 White marshmallows 10 Orange sweets 20 […]

Published on December 1, 2022

Summer is here! That means family get-togethers around the fire are on the horizon. From smoked chicken and classic snoek to halloumi and vegetable kebabs – here are four recipes to try on the hot coals. 1. Beer-smoked chicken Serves 6 Cooking time 2 hours Ingredients For the chicken 1 whole chicken 330ml can of […]

Published on December 1, 2022

Vive la France! Well, kind of. It’s not only the French who have a way with cheese – we looked all across Europe for this Continental cast of delicious dairy starters. 1. Caprese salad Christmas tree Serves 8-10 Total time 15-20 minutes You will need: Baby gem lettuce hearts, leaves separated 4 Fior di latte […]

Published on November 28, 2022

This showstopper trifle oozes decadence: it’s got snap, sparkle and even some kisses. Red velvet trifle with cream cheese, icing, meringue and brandy snaps Serves 8–10 Total time 2 hours 45 minutes Ingredients For the red velvet sponge cake 2⅔ cups cake flour ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp salt […]