Published on June 17, 2025

Celebrate World Tapas Day on 19 June with a spread of irresistible bites that are perfect for sharing at your next soiree!  Asparagus, Brie & caramelised onion rolls  Serves 8     Ingredients  2 Tbsp butter 2 onions, sliced 2 thyme sprigs, picked, plus extra to serve 2 rolls puff pastry 125g Brie, sliced into 8 […]

Published on June 16, 2025

Next-level sarmies so good they work as a quick dinner. Barely crack a sweat making the onions, then store-bought bread and meat do the rest.  Cubano sandwich with rum onions  Ingredients 2 onions, sliced  Knob butter  Glug oil  ¼ cup rum (optional)  16 slices ciabatta  ¼ cup Dijon mustard 24 slices roast beef (Gypsy ham […]

Published on June 13, 2025

Using all the flavours found in tiramisu, we’ve given the Italian dessert a new winter coat. With a molten centre and contrasting cold cream, dipping biscuits are a must. Molten tiramisu pots  Makes 5 Ingredients For the coffee pouring cream  ⅓ cup (50g) caster sugar 1 tub (250g) mascarpone  2 Tbsp dark rum or Kahlúa […]

Published on June 12, 2025

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner, comfort food or movie snack, the ever humble pork chop will fill you up in all the best ways.   Jerk grilled pork chops  Serves 4 (As a snack)  Marinated in a classic Jamaican jerk spice, these pork chops are fabulous with a side of rice or braaied garlic bread.   […]

Published on June 12, 2025

We used flavourful rump steak. Splurge on fillet or save time (and money) by using already thinned minute steak for a mid-week meal. Prego steak rolls  Serves 4 Ingredients For the chilli oil   ½ cup (125ml) light olive or canola oil 2 Tbsp (30ml) chilli flakes or chopped dried chillies 2 Tbsp (30ml) smoked […]

Published on June 11, 2025

Risoni, or orzo, is a pasta resembling rice in shape and size. Stir regularly while cooking, as it absorbs all the liquid and flavour in the pan. Creamy Tuscan chicken risoni  Serves 4-6  Ingredients Glug of oil 6-8 chicken pieces on the bone Salt and milled pepper 1 batch leek and mushroom sofrito 1 large […]

Published on June 10, 2025

Mushrooms add the hint of umami that meat-lovers might have missed. Brinjal ragu on taglietelle  Serves 4 Ingredients 3 medium-large brinjals 250g mushrooms Olive oil, for frying 2 onions, finely chopped 4 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves 4 springs each rosemary […]

Published on June 3, 2025

Celebrate World Milk Day on 1 June in the sweetest way possible – with a cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate! These recipes will warm you up from the inside out.  Peppermint Crisp hot chocolate with cocoa sauce   Serves 4   Ingredients   For the chocolate sauce  1 cup water ½ cup cocoa powder ⅓ cup caster […]

Published on June 3, 2025

Ridiculously easy! Toppings are optional, but adds a fantastic fresh, zesty pop to a creamy, warm dish. Creamy chickpea curry Serves 3-4 Ingredients 1 batch curry spiced sofrito  2 cans (400g each) chickpeas  2 cans (400ml each) coconut milk  Flavour foundation Juice of 1-2 limes (lemon juice works well too)  Salt and milled pepper   For […]

Published on June 3, 2025

The potato guarantees a soft, moist crumb while the egg adds an irresistible richness.  Cheesy garlic pull-apart potato bread Serves 8-10 Ingredients 2 medium soft cooking potatoes, peeled and quartered  1 cup (250ml) milk ½ cup (125g) butter  Salt  1½ cups (225g) cake flour  1½ cups (225g) bread flour 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk […]