Published on August 24, 2026

The milk powder in this recipe is optional, but it’s a clever addition to any biscuit recipe, helping create extra depth of caramelised, slightly nutty flavour.  Makes 30  Ingredients   For the caramel ganache: 1 large slab (150g) white chocolate, chopped½ cup (125ml) cream½ can (180g) caramel treat   For the biscuits: 1 cup (230g) […]

Published on August 24, 2026

 While berries create a sauce at the pudding’s base, we recommend making pouring custard (or getting a carton of custard) for serving.  Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 packet (500g) mixed frozen berries2 medium apples or pears, peeled and cut into chunks1 cup (220g) granulated sugar1 vanilla pod, halved (optional)¾ cup (165g) caster sugar¾ cup (150g) butter, […]

Published on August 24, 2026

Underneath a crisp blanket lies a baked-in sauce. This zingy dessert will make your mouth pucker ever so slightly with its bittersweet balance. Serves 6-8 Ingredients   For the batter: ⅓ cup (80ml) butter, at room temperature1½ cups (330g) caster sugar1½ cups (375ml) milk4 eggs, separated75g self-raising flour½ tsp (2.5ml) fine salt1 tsp (5ml) vanilla […]

Published on August 19, 2026

A fan favourite called umfino in Xhosa. We’ve added celery stalks to this delicious stiff pap with leafy greens recipe (made with White Star Super Maize Meal) and didn’t hold back on the aromatics. Serves 4-6 (as a side) Ingredients 1 bunch celery 6 Tbsp canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped […]

Published on August 14, 2026

Easily remove the chicken to make this vegetarian and just as delicious.  Serves 4  Ingredients 2 Tbsp canola oil 4 chicken breasts, sliced into 3cm strips Salt and milled pepper 2 tsp lemon & herb spice 1 tsp chilli flakes 3 cloves garlic, grated 2 Tbsp butter 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup cream 250g tagliatelle or long pasta […]

Published on August 14, 2026

 A great big pot of cheesy pasta with a healthy addition of broccoli. Perfect for dinners and in lunchboxes.   Serves 6  Ingredients   2 Tbsp canola oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour 2 cups milk 2½ cups vegetable stock Salt and milled pepper 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 […]

Published on August 14, 2026

Splurge a little and finish this warming broth with a dash of roasted sesame oil and a squeeze of lime.   Serves 4  Ingredients   2 Tbsp canola oil 1 pack (4-5) thick-cut pork rashers 2 cloves garlic, sliced 3 cups vegetable stock 3 cups water 4 packets instant ramen noodles (we used Indomie) 4 eggs, boiled for […]

Published on August 14, 2026

The national treasure we all adore, now with a hint of spice and that caramelised biscuit taste. If you’re on a budget, leave out the Biscoff for the classic pud.     Serves 8  Ingredients   For the malva batter 2 cups (400g) brown sugar 5 extra-large eggs 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 1 cups (263g) cake flour  2 […]

Published on August 13, 2026

The classic creamy sauce, made with chicken mince instead of chicken thighs to save on cost.  Serves 4  Ingredients   For the meatballs: 600g chicken mince (or boneless chicken thighs, diced and blitzed in a food processor) 2 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 Tbsp garam masala ½ Tbsp ground coriander ½ Tbsp ground cumin ¼ tsp each […]

Published on August 10, 2026

 A slice of this on a rainy day could cure any blues.  Serves 6-8  Ingredients   For the filling 2 potatoes, peeled 2 Tbsp butter 3 leeks, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 5 large eggs, whisked 1 cup cream ½ cup milk 1 Tbsp chopped chives 1 Tbsp […]