Published on July 1, 2025

This hearty soup will feed a crowd in a flash, but there’s one rule to making it sublime: the best quality ingredients. Here’s cookbook author and TV show host Gadija Sydow Noordien’s crowd-pleasing chicken & creamy corn soup.  Chicken and creamy corn soup  Ingredients  250g of skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 Tbsp butter  1 small […]

Published on July 1, 2025

This no-fuss, easy vanilla sponge is so versatile and can even be layered with jam for a fruity version or caramel for a more decadent cake. Make it extra cosy with Selati Sugar – the perfect treat to enjoy with a warm and delicious cuppa on a chilly day.  Vanilla sponge cake with Selati Sugar  […]

Published on June 30, 2025

We love a quick (and delicious) weeknight dinner! These recipes have no meat, no stress – just satisfying dinners ready in under an hour!  Chunky baba ganoush with onion rings  Serves 6     Ingredients  For the baba ganoush   4 medium brinjals 2 whole garlic cloves 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and milled pepper, to taste   […]

Published on June 29, 2025

This shake-it-together dough lies somewhere between bread and pastry, with a somewhat flaky texture. Use this about any toppings you have handy.  No-knead pizza tray bake Serves 2 Ingredients For the dough   2 cups (300g) self-raising flour 1 tsp (5ml) fine salt  ⅔ cup (160ml) boiling water  ⅓ cup (80ml) canola oil    50g […]

Published on June 27, 2025

3 puddings perfected for putting into bowls, warming your hands and snuggling up on the couch with. Chocolate and caramel malva pudding Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the malva 2 cups (400g) dark brown sugar 5 large eggs 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 1¾ (263g) cups cake flour ½ cup cocoa powder 2 tsp (10ml) baking […]

Published on June 25, 2025

We’ve splurged with optional creamy-yet-crispy halloumi blocks for serving to create a cheesy ‘crouton’.   Spiced butternut and sweet potato soup  Serves 4-5 Ingredients 1kg cubed butternut 1kg cubed sweet potato 1 batch curry spiced sofrito 3-4 Tbsp canola oil 1L vegetable stock 2 cups water Salt and milled pepper 1 can brown lentils, drained and […]

Published on June 24, 2025

Traditional banana bread has been given a new lease on life with this crunchy, spiced topping. Banana bread with spiced streusel Makes 1 X 22cm loaf Ingredients ½ cup (125ml) butter, softened cup (160ml) dark brown sugar 3 large eggs 4 overripe bananas, mashed 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract cup (160ml) sour cream 2 cups […]

Published on June 24, 2025

Crisp, golden and downright irresistible: Pies are the ultimate comfort food, no matter the season. With an easy hot water pastry, delicate layers of puff pastry and a classic crumbly shortcrust, we’re baking our way to pie perfection.   Pepper steak & Guinness pie Serves 8  This pie is pure winter magic, with a rich, toasted […]

Published on June 23, 2025

A hearty dish boasting layers of creamy béchamel sauce, tender pasta and meaty Bolognese filling: You’ll want to guard every spoonful after you taste this real-deal lasagne. Mangiamo!  Lasagne bolognese Serves 8   Made with a mixture of slow-cooked pork and beef mince, this labour of love is all worth it when a cheesy mouthful fills […]

Published on June 20, 2025

These two delicious recipes will have you channelling your inner 007 in no time on 21 June, World Martini Day.  Rose water martini with candy floss    Serves 2     Ingredients  2 tots (50ml) vodka 2 tots (50ml) pink gin 2 Tbsp rose syrup 1 lime 1 cup soda water Candy floss Crushed ice  Method  […]