Published on April 23, 2026

As you bite into the truffle, you’ll experience a thin crack, smooth filling as well as a zing of berries. For a melt-in-your mouth moment, serve truffles at room temperature.    Chocolate raspberry truffles Makes 12  Ingredients For the berry compote:  1 cup (200g) frozen raspberries 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp sugar For the truffle mixture 300g dark chocolate 2 […]

Published on April 23, 2026

Fluffy, robust and easy to make, the dough can be divided up to make sandwich rolls, or halve the recipe to make 1 loaf.  Farm-style white bread Makes 2 x 30cm round loaves    Ingredients 2 cups (500ml) tepid water 2 Tbsp (26g) sugar 1 Tbsp (10g) instant yeast ¼ cup (60ml) oil 5 cups (750g) cake flour 1½ tsp (7.5ml) salt     Method Stir together water, […]

Published on April 23, 2026

Silky, creamy, spiced or smashed –  these recipes prove that the humble potato was born to steal the show.   1. Potato and leek soup with roasted nuts and cauliflower   Serves 4-6   Ingredients  2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 300g leeks, sliced 4 sprigs fresh thyme 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1kg potatoes, cubed 2½ cups vegetable stock  2 cups water 2-3 tsp salt Milled […]

Published on April 20, 2026

This coffee cheesecake is silky smooth, with an inviting sweet crunch from the crispy phyllo.    Espresso cheesecake with phyllo crinkle Serves 10-12    Ingredients 200g chocolate Romany Creams ⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp (110g) melted butter 3 Tbsp (45ml) boiling water 3 Tbsp (45ml) instant coffee 2 tubs (230g each) medium-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1 tub (250g) sour cream, at room temperature ½ cup […]

Published on April 20, 2026

Think chickpeas are just for hummus? Think again! These crave-worthy chickpea creations are proof that this legume can be the winning star of your table.    1. Roast veggie & chickpea jar  Serves 4   Ingredients  1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp each paprika, onion powder and garlic powder 1 tsp cumin seeds Salt and milled […]

Published on April 20, 2026

Looking for fresh inspiration in the kitchen? These top food content creators serve up more than just recipes – they dish out creativity and a whole lot of personality.    Sifo The Cooking Husband  Foodie, cookbook author, pharmacist and – true to his name – a husband who cooks, Sinoyolo Sifo shares hearty and delicious meals with his audience. His food content grew […]

Published on April 13, 2026

Any French meringue needs 2 parts sugar to 1 part egg white, measured by weight. While our egg whites may measure 140g, yours may not. Using a scale is the best here, but there are also signs you can look out for when figuring out if your meringue is ready to be baked.    Lemon […]

Published on April 10, 2026

Relish — also called tamatie smoor (Afrikaans), ibisto (Xhosa), sheba (Zulu) — is a classic side at a braai. It varies slightly between cultures, but the sweet smell of onions frying is the universal start to this dish. Phutu pap with wors & relish  Serves 4-6 (as a side)  Ingredients For the crumbly pap 800ml water 1 tsp salt 4 cups maize meal    For the relish 3 Tbsp canola oil 2 […]

Published on April 10, 2026

Food Editor Lichelle May explores the art of making homemade marshmallows and fun recipes to use them in. Think toasted marshmallow, sweet and sticky cookie dessert or even the fruit-filled variety.   Homemade vanilla marshmallow  Soft, pillowy and worlds apart from its store-bought counterpart, homemade marshmallows turn simple ingredients into pure joy.  Makes 1 tray […]

Published on April 9, 2026

Chilli crunch is a spicy condiment made from toasted chillies, garlic and flavourings in oil – the perfect multi-sensory addition to any dish!    Chilli crunch   Drizzle it over noodles, eggs, roasted veggies or just about anything really, to add heat, texture and aroma.   Makes 1½ cups   Ingredients  ½ cup whole dried chillies  1 cup vegetable or canola oil  1 cinnamon stick  2 whole star anise 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns  5-6 cloves garlic, chopped 3cm ginger, peeled […]