Published on December 9, 2024

Sit down for a sunshine soirée that will have your Greek feast guests sipping, sharing and celebrating this festive season. Make it a memorable feast with something out of the ordinary: a Med spread fit for a summer Christmas.   Grilled calamari salad with dill yoghurt  Serves 6 A fresh salad that’s the perfect start to […]

Published on December 6, 2024

From bold and flavourful bites to fresh, fruity salads. Gail Damon shares her party spread for the perfect fiesta. Grilled gildas Makes about 10-12 We’ve given this famous bar snack from the Basque country in the north of Spain some South African flare by lightly charring the olives and peppers over the braai. Toss about […]

Published on December 4, 2024

An Italian frozen mousse that is, in short, life-changing. The silky dessert has a ‘half frozen’ texture (as the name semifreddo suggests), so slice and serve quickly.  Chocolate semifreddo log   Serves 8-10  Ingredients 1 ½ cups (375ml) cream, whisked to stiff peaks 4 extra-large eggs, separated cup ⅔ (145g) castor sugar 2 Tbsp (30ml) hazelnut liqueur […]

Published on December 3, 2024

Give ouma’s pumpkin fritters a run for their money! From sweet to savoury and everything in-between, Gail Damon gives this timeless classic some festive flair.    Carrot cake-spiced baked fritters  Makes 12-15  Carrot cake meets pumpkin fritter in just one bite!  Ingredients 400g pumpkin, cooked and mashed 2 carrots, cooked and mashed 3 eggs 3 Tbsp […]

Published on December 1, 2024

Show off this Christmas with frozen desserts that have ‘zero chill’ and don’t hold back.  This frozen raspberry ripple cake will be the highlight of your festive feast. Frozen raspberry ripple cake  Serves 12-15   The meringue that enrobes this cake will insulate the ice cream, keeping it frozen for longer so you can make a […]

Published on November 29, 2024

Summer is on our doorstep – finally! From poolside gatherings to summer soirées, serve these fresh and fruity cocktails at your next summer party.   Refreshing cucumber and rosemary spritzers  Makes 4 // Cooking time 10 minutes  Ingredients  5cm piece cucumber, chopped 1 tsp rosemary 600ml dry white wine 200ml soda water 4 cucumber ribbons 1 […]

Published on November 28, 2024

From vibrant salads to golden-brown roast potatoes, these sides are perfect to bring extra flair and bursts of flavour to your holiday feast.    Duck-fat roast potatoes with Parmesan and rosemary  Serves 6 // Cooking time 40 minutes  Ingredients  1kg baby potatoes, peeled (if you like) and halved 5 Tbsp flour 5 Tbsp duck fat 3 […]

Published on November 26, 2024

Prepare these easy meals for the hot days without breaking a sweat. These no-fuss, no-cook meals are the ideal solutions to avoid a hot kitchen this summer.  Barley salad with spinach and sardines   Serves 4 // Cooking time 30 minutes  Ingredients  For the dressing ⅓ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp white-wine vinegar 2 Tbsp honey […]

Published on November 25, 2024

Hosting (and sharing) is made easy with these pick-up and go meals, fit for a Mexican street food feast. No cutlery needed, just bring the napkins, says Liezl Vermeulen.   Quesabirrias  Makes 6-8 Also called red tacos or birria tacos, this dish uses flour tortillas dipped in the birria sauce (consommé) and fried. The beef fat […]

Published on November 21, 2024

Born in the Spanish Canary Islands, this mildly spicy sauce works a charm on steak, fish, chicken and roast veggies. Spanish mojo sauce   Serves about 2 cups Ingredients 2 large green bell peppers ½ cup chopped fresh coriander (or parsley) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar ¼ cup […]