Published on September 5, 2024

Few dishes are as tasty and comforting than a homemade pie. From a spectacular spinach and feta hand pie to a tasty, tart berry pie, make one of these yummy pastry dishes today!   Spinach & feta hand pies Serves 8 // Cooking time 30 minutes Ingredients  1 cup butter ½ cup water 2 cups cake […]

Published on September 3, 2024

Sweet and tangy, this small labour of love is a fabulous homemade gift, served alongside a cheeseboard or lathered on scones.  Sour fig jam  Makes 5 Cups  Ingredients 500g dried sour figs water, for soaking  1 Tbsp salt  2 cups sugar  1 star anise  1 cinnamon stick  2 cardamom pods  2 strips orange zest   Method  […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Unlike most curries, this one is drier with minimal sauce as the meat is meant to absorb all the flavour while it cooks down.  Beef rendang  Serves 4  Ingredients For the spice blend   3 shallots, sliced  3cm piece ginger, peeled and grated  2 lemongrass stalks, chopped  4 cloves garlic  10 dried chillies, soaked in […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Add some colour and flavour by serving this dish with a sambal consisting of chopped fresh tomato, onion, green pepper, cucumber and fresh coriander.   Pork vindaloo  Serves 4  Ingredients For the spice paste   10 dried chillies, seeded  1 cinnamon stick, crushed  1 tsp cumin seeds  1 tsp ground turmeric  ½ tsp black peppercorns  4 […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Divide traybake into quarters and put a different topping on each, keeping the whole family happy.   Meaty traybake pizza Serves 4  Ingredients 500g store-bought bread dough 3 Tbsp tomato sauce 2 tsp dried mixed herbs Glug oil 500g beef, pork or chicken mince 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 Tbsp paprika Salt and milled pepper […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Two classics in one! French onion soup meets macaroni and cheese.  French onion mac & cheese  Serves 4-6  Two classics in one! French onion soup meets macaroni and cheese.  Ingredients For the onions   ½ cup butter  3 onions, sliced ¼ cup water Salt and milled pepper    For the mac & cheese   2L milk 4-6 […]

Published on August 26, 2024

This authentic bunny chow recipe is filled with warming flavours in every mouthful.   Durban curry bunny chow  Serves 4  Authentic Durban curries use oil to fry and toast aromatics (garlic, chilli, cumin and coriander), and has the addition of tomatoes to create it’s deep, rich colour.  Ingredients For the Masala spice mix   ¼ cup […]

Published on August 7, 2024

The trick is marinating the chicken in yoghurt and then charring it, before tossing into the thick tomato-based sauce.   Chicken tikka masala Serves 4  Ingredients  For the marinade   1 cup plain yoghurt   4 cloves garlic, grated   1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger   2 Tbsp garam masala   1 Tbsp ground cumin   1 Tbsp ground coriander   2 Tbsp […]

Published on August 2, 2024

Who knew your local brew can be used in these culinary delights? Celebrate International Beer Day on the first Friday of August with these yummy beer-infused recipes. Cheese and beer pot bread  Serves 6 // Cooking time 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients  500g self-raising flour  400g tin corn kernels, drained  1 tsp salt  440ml beer  […]

Published on July 31, 2024

Mzansi make it to Italy in this fusion of flavour. When roaming Rome, why not add a taste of home, says Liezl Vermeulen.    Potato gnocchi with Cape Malay cream sauce Serves 6  Call it pasta, call it potato pillows, call it what you want – you’ll be making this on repeat this winter! We’ve matched […]