Published on July 23, 2024

Create delectable meals in a matter of minutes using a few pantry staples paired with our quick dinner solutions.   Cheesy Italian baked beans Serves 4   These bowls of cheesy comfort are best enjoyed with a dipper like crusty bread or charred pitas.   Ingredients  1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped  3 cloves garlic, minced  […]

Published on July 19, 2024

Mzansi make it to Italy in this fusion of flavour. When roaming Rome, why not add a taste of home, says Liezl Vermeulen.     Biltong & cream cheese calzones  Makes 6-8  What happens when two giants meet? Our puffy pizza fold-overs deliver oozy cheese, a chewy crust and filling and, of course, that hint of sweetness […]

Published on July 8, 2024

Italians are all about simplicity. Enter our one-bowl wonder that saves you on time, while packing heaps of decadence.  One-bowl spiced banana Bundt cake  Serves 6-8  Ingredients 5 (about 450g) ripe or overripe bananas  4 large eggs  1 can (385g) condensed milk  ½ cup (125ml) melted butter  1 tsp vanilla  2 ½ cups (350g) self-raising […]

Published on July 7, 2024

Our editor Chad January shares his failproof and delicious beef ragu recipe  Best-ever beef ragu  Makes about 2L  Traditionally beef chuck is used for ragu, but we’ve opted to save on cost (not flavour) by using beef mince.  Ingredients Glug olive oil  3 onions, chopped  3 stalks celery, thinly sliced  3-4 carrots, peeled and cubed  […]

Published on July 5, 2024

Our editor Chad January shares his failproof Cheat’s lasagne to turn this meal into more in a matter of minutes.   Cheat’s lasagne  Serves 4  To make this even richer, swap out milk for cream or stir through dollops of plain cream cheese or cultured cream.  Ingredients  3 Tbsp butter  3 Tbsp flour  2 ½  […]

Published on July 4, 2024

Italian desserts are all about simplicity. Add some cream, ricotta or mascarpone and you’ll be dishing up easy Italian delights in no time.    A slightly unusual take on panna cotta, which is usually delicately fragranced and yoghurt-based, this rich version has a slightly denser texture that works best served in the dish it is set […]

Published on July 4, 2024

What’s more comforting than digging into a bowl of cheese-filled heaven while bundled up during the cold weather? These recipes are sure to make you smile with each mouthful.  Beer-cheese fondue sauce  Makes 2 cups  Swap out the beer for bubbly or white wine. Or simply omit for a booze-free alternative.  Ingredients ¼ cup butter  […]

Published on July 4, 2024

Osso buco (which literally means ‘bone with hole’) is more than just a comforting Italian stew, says Editor Chad January. We explore what makes this lip-smacking meal a winner.   Osso buco  Serves 4  Traditionally, veal shank is used. We’ve opted for the budget-friendly and easily accessibly beef shin instead.  Ingredients Canola oil for frying 250g […]

Published on July 3, 2024

A salad in winter? Yes, please! Although it’s soup-and-stew season, there are few things better than a fresh (and seasonal) salad to tantalise your tastebuds. Indulge in the flavours of winter with these three yummy salads.   Sweet chilli butternut salad  Serves 4 // Prep time 25 minutes // Cooking time 1 hour 15 minutes  Ingredients  […]

Published on July 1, 2024

Wimbledon is almost here – and we cannot be more excited! From yummy tarts to chocolate-coated pumpkin-spice bites, you’ll love these courtside treats with a cup of tea while watching your favourite tennis stars.    Tropical pineapple fridge tart  Serves 6–8  // Total time 15 minutes + Refrigeration     Ingredients  15g powdered gelatine 1 tin condensed […]