Published on February 11, 2025

This classic combo that needs no introduction: eggs, mushroom and avo. Add crispy bacon to your egg breakfast bowl for a salty edge.  Egg breakfast bowls  Serves 4  Ingredients For the crispy beans  410g white beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, chilli flakes and dried basil Salt and milled pepper […]

Published on February 7, 2025

Whether it’s creating a tender crumb in baked goods, tenderising meat or adding a tang to salads – good-for-you buttermilk is extremely versatile!  Curried chicken in buttermilk marinade Make a starter platter with this lightly spiced chicken off the braai. Add avocado salad or char-grilled red onion on the side.  Serves 6-8 (As a starter)  […]

Published on February 4, 2025

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the ocean not-for-profit responsible for the world’s leading sustainable seafood ecolabel, has launched its Ocean Cookbook 2025. Try this delicious recipe for spiced hake tacos from Chef Naledi which is featured in the cookbook. Chef Naledi’s spiced hake tacos  Serves 3 // Preparation time 15 minutes // Cooking time 30 minutes […]

Published on January 29, 2025

Celebrate World Nutella Day on 5 February with these two yummy breakfast recipes! Don’t have a tub at home? We show you how to make a decadent and delicious hazelnut chocolate spread. There is no better way to start your day!   Hazelnut chocolate spread   Makes about 1 cup // Cooking time 25 minutes Method  […]

Published on January 27, 2025

Enjoy a bowl of crisp and colourful goodness with these five refreshing summer salad recipes. These are perfect for easy lunches, summer picnics and light dinners.   Traditional caprese salad with Galbani fresh mozzarella  Serves 6 // Cooking time 15 minutes     Ingredients 4 tomatoes 4 balls Galbani fresh mozzarella 1½ cups basil ⅓ cup olive […]

Published on January 25, 2025

Keep the rest of your Janu-worry meals budget friendly, light and low stress with these delicious meat-free recipes  Savoury French toast with chakalaka and baked beans  Serves 4 // Cooking time 20 minutes  Ingredients   4 eggs ½ cup milk 2 sprigs thyme, chopped 1 loaf sliced wholewheat bread 1 tin chakalaka 1 tin baked beans […]

Published on January 23, 2025

Looking for something sweet in the summer heat? These treats are lighter than air and are sure to curb your cravings.   Flourless chocolate meringue cake  Serves 6  For a lighter cake, omit the meringue topping and simply dot with fresh raspberries.  Ingredients 230g chocolate, coarsely chopped + extra for serving ½ cup (125g) butter 6 […]

Published on January 20, 2025

This Potato & chorizo pambazo hands down the fan favourite in our office, although the term “wet sandwich” wasn’t at first very appealing. Think of this as a bougie chip roll with some added heat. Convinced yet?  Potato & chorizo pambazo  Makes 6  This was hands down the fan favourite in our office, although the […]

Published on January 14, 2025

An American “biscuit” is distinctly different from the biscuits (or cookies) we know. With the texture of a scone, this rich and crunchy bread should be loaded up with cheese sauce.  Southern chicken biscuit sandwich  Serves 2-3  Ingredients  For the biscuits  2 cups (300g) self-raising flour 2 tsp (10ml) salt Milled pepper 1 tsp (5ml) garlic […]

Published on January 13, 2025

Looking for something sweet in the summer heat? These treats are lighter than air and are sure to curb your cravings.   Summer pavlova  Serves 6–8  Cornflour and vinegar contribute to a stable meringue, crunchy exterior and soft interior.  Ingredients 8 large egg whites, at room temperature Pinch of cream of tartar 2 cups (400g) sugar […]