Published on February 24, 2026

This pasta is a quick, mid-week summer meal that’s filled with flavour.  Garlicky basil & mussel pasta Serves 4    Ingredients 1 box (500g) crumbed garlic half shell West Coast mussels 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 packet (400g) red lentil pasta, linguine or spaghetti 1 tub (120g) basil pesto 1 Tbsp butter 1 packet (125g) mangetout 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4-5 radishes, […]

Published on February 23, 2026

We’ve used the slow-ferment method, but the same recipe can be used for same-day baking when the craving hits hard and fast.  Classic rosemary focaccia Makes 1 (20x28cm) loaf  Ingredients 2½ cups (375g) white bread flour + extra for dusting ½ Tbsp (7ml) fine salt 1 Tbsp (15ml) sugar 1 sachet (10g) instant yeast 1½ cups (375ml) lukewarm water About ¼ […]

Published on February 23, 2026

This limoncello recipe requires at least 1 week to infuse but the longer, the better. We let ours infuse for 3-4 weeks.  Limoncello Makes 1.8L  Ingredients 8 large lemons, washed and dried  750ml vodka (we used Absolut Vodka)  750ml hot water  3 cups sugar   Method Using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, cut the yellow rind from […]

Published on February 20, 2026

A thick, soft and chewy crust that is thicker than a typical thin crust when you make this delicious salami and olive pan pizza.  Salami & olive pan pizza Makes 1 (35cm) pizza  Ingredients Bread flour, for dusting 600g store-bought bread dough Olive oil, to grease the pan ⅔ cup pizza sauce  1½ cups (225g) grated mozzarella 20g sliced […]

Published on February 20, 2026

Celebrate the month of love with recipes that blush in romantic reds – designed to make every bite feel like a delicious love letter.    1. French toast with yoghurt & balsamic strawberries  Serves 4-5    Ingredients  For the balsamic roasted strawberries:   ¼ cup honey (or castor sugar)  ¼ cup balsamic vinegar  2 tsp vanilla essence or seeds […]

Published on February 19, 2026

To confit is to cook an ingredient submerged in oil over low heat. This slowly caramelises and softens food. Once cooked, it is kept in the oil as a way of preservation.  Confit tomatoes with poached eggs Serves 4-6  Ingredients For the confit tomatoes:  700g vine tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, sliced 5 sprigs thyme 1 sprig rosemary 1 tsp chilli flakes 1½ cups olive oil […]

Published on February 19, 2026

Sometimes the best company is your own – and what better way to celebrate than with delicious dishes?  A singles’ night in is all about indulgence, comfort and a little bit of fun in the kitchen.  1. Tomato galette    Serves 5     Ingredients  For the crust  1½ cups (375ml) cake flour Pinch of salt 1 cup (250ml) Parmesan or mature Cheddar, grated ⅓ cup (80g) butter, cubed 3 eggs, whisked    […]

Published on February 18, 2026

Sun’s out, forks up! These simple summer pastas are light, bright and ready to rescue dinner with minimum fuss and maximum flavour.    Chicken, basil & pasta rice  Serves 4  A comforting and easy meal, with a touch of pesto for freshness.    Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 550g skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3 pieces each Salt and milled pepper 1 punnet (500g) […]

Published on February 18, 2026

No ice-cream machine needed! Serve sorbet in a hollowed-out frozen lemon — it will keep it from melting —or serve spoonfuls in a coupe with Prosecco to make a Sgroppino.  Amalfi lemon sorbet Makes about 1L  Ingredients 15 lemons 1¼ cups (250g) sugar 1¾ cups (430ml) water Pinch of fine salt 2 egg whites    Method Using a vegetable peeler, peel the yellow skin off 3 of […]

Published on February 17, 2026

The Basque region, stretching from the north of Spain to the south of France, is known for this dense cheesecake with its nutty aroma from caramelized — not actually burnt — cake top.  Basque cheesecake Serves 8-10  Ingredients 3 cups (750g) full-fat cream cheese 1½ cups (375ml) cream 4 extra-large eggs 1¼ cups (275g) caster sugar 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla essence 3 Tbsp (45ml) flour ½ […]