Recipes

Peanut-chicken noodles

Published on January 11, 2017

Pizza’s great, but sometimes Saturday night calls for a takeaway-style Thai dinner, if you ask us. Our peanut-chicken noodles are super-cheap and will be on the table in 30 minutes. SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 30 min INGREDIENTS Salt and black pepper 4 skinless chicken breast fillets ¼ cup smooth peanut butter ¼ cup soy […]

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Cook less, dinner-party more

Published on January 8, 2017

We’ve rounded up our pick of tasty salads that are light and simple to put together. They’re great dinner-party fare too!

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Marmite-oxtail soup

Published on January 8, 2017

We all have a jar of Marmite at home and we all love oxtail – this recipes combines the two perfectly. This dish makes for the perfect family Sunday lunch. Not to mention, it’s a great recipe to cook in bulk and freeze for those lazy weeknights when you have no inspiration for dinner.

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Stuffed baby marrows

Published on January 7, 2017

Do you need a fancy starter in a flash, or just fancy something yummy and cheesy to snack on? Baby marrows, sun-dried tomatoes and ricotta are a combination you won’t want to miss.

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Batch cook! Your budget will thank you

Published on January 6, 2017

As January rolls around, it’s not only our clothes that seem a bit tighter, but our budgets too. Don’t let the holiday spending and Christmas gift-buying get in the way of your weekly food shopping - plan your meals cleverly and you’ll be saving as you cook.

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Rum and berry cocktail

Published on January 6, 2017

Sweet berries, spicy rum, floral syrup and a bit of fizz: What more could you wish for from a refreshing summer cocktail?

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Top 5 coffee gems in Cape Town

Published on January 3, 2017

Capetonians love their coffee – there’s no doubting that. There are so many fabulous coffee spots to choose from, it’s almost a bit overwhelming, so let us make it easier for you. Here are 5 of our personal favourites that we recommend you try:

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H2O with a twist

Published on January 2, 2017

Hydrating and healthy, the humble jug of water has never tasted so good than with it’s infused with fruit, vegetables and herbs.

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Brinjal sandwiches with spinach and feta

Published on January 2, 2017

One unsung hero in the food world is the genius idea of brinjal toasted sarmies. For even more flavour, and a bit of satisfying crunch, coat your brinjal slices in seasoned breadcrumbs before frying. You can thank us later.

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Coq au vin

Published on December 28, 2016

There is no better dish to serve up to guests than a traditional French coq au vin. Cooking with wine guarantees you’ll have plenty of fun in the kitchen with this one! (We recommend a middle-of-the-road wine – don’t waste your best vintage, but don’t use anything so cheap you wouldn’t drink it on its own.)

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