Published on July 5, 2026

These are a real labour of love. It’s about patience, giving the dough time to rest before the next step. We’ll admit that even ours weren’t perfect, but they did spark immense joy! Makes 12-16 Ingredients For the croissant dough 10g (1 sachet) yeast 1-1½ cups (250-375ml) milk, room temperature ½ cup (125ml) water, room […]

Published on July 5, 2026

Ooh la la meets Africa in these classic French-inspired recipes. Liezl Vermeulen adds a South African touch to some French fancies and one thing is for sure: France has never tasted this bold! A New Take on Tradition: The Bobotie Pithivier Pie This iconic dome-shaped pie with spiral scoring and scalloped edges hails from the […]

Published on July 2, 2026

The classic slow braised stew is reduced to a coating gravy, not the thick sauce we often see in modern takes. Use pinot noir wine to recreate the Burgundian braise.  Serves 6  Ingredients For the chicken preparation  1.5kg whole chicken 2 cups good quality red wine (pinot noir or merlot works well) 2 carrots, sliced into 2cm pieces 2 […]

Published on July 1, 2026

  A fan-favourite of kids and grown-ups alike. This baked version doesn’t require any frying, making it fuss-free and healthier.   Serves 4-6    Ingredients   6 skinless chicken breast fillets Salt and milled pepper 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard 250g Emmenthal or mozzarella, grated 6 slices farm ham 3 cups panko breadcrumbs ½ cup flour ½ Tbsp […]

Published on June 11, 2026

We used a jumbo muffin tin to make fewer but larger muffins. You can also use a 12-hole cupcake tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.  Jumbo pizza muffins Makes 6  Ingredients   2 cups (300g) flour 1 Tbsp (15ml) baking powder 1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder 10g basil leaves, chopped Salt and milled pepper 2 […]

Published on June 5, 2026

Low and slow does the trick for cooking silky risotto. Pairing with charred spring onions and tomatoes results in a generous dish ideal for sharing on chilly evenings.  Charred spring onion & tomato risotto Serves 6 Ingredients   2 bunches spring onions ¼ cup butter 2 Tbsp olive oil  4 cloves garlic, finely grated  1 […]

Published on June 4, 2026

A hearty, spiced lentil soup, where pulses expand into a rich, comforting bowl perfect for feeding many on cold winter nights.  Moroccan lentil soup Serves 6-8    Ingredients   2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2-3 celery stalks, finely diced 3 carrots, peeled and finely diced 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 Tbsp harissa paste 2 […]

Published on June 3, 2026

Barley soaks up the flavourful pan juices and swells into a satisfying, crowd-friendly traybake.    Cider chicken & barley traybake  Serves 6 Ingredients   2-3 Tbsp olive oil blend  200g streaky bacon 1 cup dried pearl barley 800g oven roast vegetable mix  1 bulb garlic, halved  12 bone-in chicken thighs  Salt and milled pepper  2 tsp paprika 2 […]

Published on June 3, 2026

These wraps are very fragile and work best served flat.    Pumpkin-seed wraps with lamb koftas Makes 5 wraps Ingredients For the lamb koftas  2 Tbsp canola oil 2 shallots (or 1 onion), finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp all spice 1 Tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp paprika ½ tsp cinnamon 2 tsp coriander 500g […]

Published on June 2, 2026

A fibre-packed treat that tastes great without the added chocolate coating. Slice bars to your preferred size – these are 7x5cm.    Breakfast Muesli Bars Makes 12  Ingredients 4 (70g) medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped (or 70g chopped date block) 1 cup (250ml) boiling water 2 cups (220g) rolled oats ¼ cup (20g) cocoa ¼ […]