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 […]

Published on November 16, 2022

Ah, summertime. Days filled with beach outings, road trips, warm firelit evenings with friends, and yes – a braai! And we all know a braai is not a braai without a braaibroodjie. We certainly can’t get enough of this savoury-sweet pre-meal snack. Take your broodjie to the next level with these 5 delicious recipes and […]

Published on November 15, 2022

Serves 4 Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients Olive oil 1½ tbsp Medium potatoes 500 g Beef fillet medallions 8 x 100 g Watercress, trimmed 350 g FOR THE SALSA VERDE Garlic clove, minced 1 Dijon mustard 1 tsp Baby capers 2 tsp Red-wine vinegar 3 tsp Gherkins 3 Loosely packed fresh mint leaves ¼ cup […]

Published on November 14, 2022

Master the art of this braided local heritage treat Serves 12 Total time: 1 hour Ingredients For the syrup Sugar 3 cups Water 13/4 cups Cream of tartar 1/2 tsp Cinnamon sticks 2 Fresh ginger, sliced 2 cm Lemon juice 2 tsp For the dough Flour 4 cups Baking powder 2 tbsp Salt 1/2 tsp […]

Published on November 14, 2022

Strawberry crumble Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 25 min Serves: 4 Ingredients For the crumble ¾ cup flour ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup oats 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg Pinch salt ¾ cup butter, chopped For the filling 1 tbsp cornflour 4 cups strawberries, quartered ½ cup sugar 1 tbsp water 1 tsp […]

Published on November 7, 2022

These delicious granadilla ice lollies will be a favourite with the kids all season long! Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 5 min Makes: 8 Ingredients 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp chopped mint ½ cup water 1 cups granadilla juice 4 granadillas, pulp removed ¾ cups ginger beer TIP: Feel free to use store-bought granadilla […]

Published on November 7, 2022

Breakfast is served! Rise and shine with these quick and easy breakfast recipes. Stewed gooseberry and coconut porridge Prep time: 0 min Cook time: 15 min Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS ½  cup gooseberries ½ cup sugar 1 cup oats 2 cups milk ¼ cup grated fresh coconut METHOD 1. Cook the gooseberries and sugar over low […]