Published on January 30, 2024

Adding pineapple to the batter results in an utterly moist and flavourful cake!  Spiced carrot cake with cottage cheese frosting  SERVES 6 Ingredients 3 chai tea bags ½ cup (125ml) hot milk 2 cups (300g) cake flour 1 packet (100g) peanuts, chopped (or mixed nuts) + extra for decorating 2 tsp (10ml) each bicarbonate of soda, […]

Published on January 30, 2024

For the lemon lovers out there! Reduce the sugar for a tangier result.  Tarte au citron (Lemon tart) SERVES 4-6 Ingredients For the crust 1 roll (400g) shortcrust pastry, thawed For the filling 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 lemons, juiced (1 cup juice total) ¾ cup SELATI Castor Snow 125g butter, cut into cubes […]

Published on January 30, 2024

Short on time? Simply make the chocolate sauce and pair it with fresh fruit or marshmallows to dip into it. Churros with citrus, chilli and chocolate sauce SERVES 4-6 Ingredients For the churros 2 cups water 180g (¾ cup) butter, chopped 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp salt 2 cups cake flour 4 large eggs […]

Published on January 29, 2024

Turn humble tinned fish into something spectacular with these yummy recipes. Your tummy and your wallet will thank you!  Mussels  Mussel, olive and tomato rice pot  Serves 4 // Hands-on 20 minutes    Ingredients  400g tin chopped tomatoes Salt and pepper 1 cup rice Olive oil Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges to […]

Published on January 25, 2024

Don’t let day-old hot cross buns go to waste! Make the most of your leftovers with these yummy recipes. Hot cross bun rusks  Makes 24 // Cooking time 2-3 hours 20 minutes  Ingredients  ⅓ cup sugar 8 hot cross buns 100 g butter, melted   Method  Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven […]

Published on January 24, 2024

From a steak sandwich to a yummy coffee-rubbed silverside – expand your culinary horizons with these brew-infused dishes!  Coffee steak sarmies  Serves 4 // Cooking time 15 minutes   Ingredients   250 g hanger steak ¼ cup ground coffee 5 Tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper ¼ cup mustard ¼ cup mayonnaise 5 Tbsp lemon juice […]

Published on January 18, 2024

It’s offcially back to school and work. So, we’ve put together a nifty meal prep guide that’ll make packing lunches for the entire family easier.  Protein Power Bowl  Total time: 25 mins // Serves: 1   Ingredients   1 egg Cooking oil  50g boerewors or chicken sausage  80g cherry tomatoes  Handful mixed lettuce leaves, washed and […]

Published on January 17, 2024

Don’t Janu-worry about a thing! Beat the budget blues by stocking up on canned food and stretching it into a delicious dinner meal.   Tuna Niçoise salad sarmies Serves 4  Inspired by the classic French salad, these are loaded with healthy omega fats and energy-giving protein.  Ingredients  For the dressing  ¼ cup red wine vinegar  ¼ cup […]

Published on January 12, 2024

Don’t Janu-worry about a thing! Beat the budget blues with this quick, easy and budget-friendly recipe for  no-churn salted caramel ice-cream sandwiches. No-churn salted caramel ice-cream sandwiches  Makes 10-12  You can also sandwich the ice cream between store-bought cookies. If sandwiches are too ambitious, this works just as well served in cones. Ingredients  500ml cream  3 […]

Published on December 30, 2023

Stay cool this summer with these refreshing icy treat recipes! From a cool cucumber granita to litchi–and–coconut ice cream, we have the perfect recipes to help you beat the heat.  Iced chai spice lattes  Serves 4 // Cooking time 15 minutes  Ingredients  1 tbsp chai powder 1L milk 4 shots espresso (or ½ cup strong […]