Published on March 25, 2025

The fresh mint is not just for looks – it’s a must in the flavour combo. Serve these cigars straight out of the oven, with lots of hot honey to seal the deal. Feta & hot honey phyllo cigars Makes about 10 Ingredients For the hot honey 1/2 cup honey 4 tsp (20m1) smoked paprika […]

Published on March 24, 2025

As the holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end, feast on these delicious recipes with family and friends for Eid.   Home-made paneer in butter masala  Serves 6 // Cooking time 1 hour 15 minutes    Ingredients  For the paneer  7 cups full cream milk ½ cup lemon juice   For the butter masala   2 […]

Published on March 20, 2025

We need no excuse to celebrate World Waffle Day on 25 March! These savoury and sweet waffle recipes are jam-packed with flavour and creativity and will have you asking for more after the first bite.   Savoury caprese salad waffles   Serves 4 // Cooking time 45 minutes    Ingredients  For the waffles  1 egg 1 cup […]

Published on March 14, 2025

Cheesecake is the dish of the month and oh do we love a spoonful! Try this creamy baked honey and strawberry cheesecake on your next baking day.   Baked honey and strawberry cheesecake  Serves 8-10   Cool cheesecake at room temperature and then refrigerate to chill completely. This will deliver a deliciously smooth texture and avoid cracks […]

Published on March 14, 2025

The best picnic traybakes are simple and delicious crowd-pleasers. These recipes deliver just that, making them perfect for sharing while soaking up the sun. Savoury picnic snacks  Braaibroodjie Scrolls Serves 8  With their cheesy, tangy, and smokey flavour in every mouthful, these Braaibroodjie scrolls will bring the taste of a traditional South African braai to your […]

Published on March 13, 2025

These custard slices are just as scrumptious without the crumble or white chocolate, so leave them out if you prefer!  Rooibos and vanilla custard slices Makes 6 (8x6cm rectangles)  Ingredients 400g puff pastry, defrosted For the rooibos custard  3 cups (750ml) milk, warmed 2 Rooibos tea bags ¾ cup (170g) caster sugar 5 Tbsp (50g) […]

Published on March 10, 2025

These unleavened croissant-shaped pastries are the closest we’ll get to making croissants at home. Try these Marmite and Cheddar rugelach today! Marmite & Cheddar rugelach  Makes 12-16  Ingredients  1 Tbsp (15ml) softened butter ½ Tbsp (7ml) Marmite 1 box (400g each) all-butter puff pastry, defrosted ¼ cup (60ml) very finely grated Cheddar 1 egg, whisked Method […]

Published on March 9, 2025

These rich tartlets use the chocolate pastry recipe borrowed from SA food writer Katelyn William, better known online as The Kate Tin, as featured in her cookbook ‘Chocolate’.   Chocolate ganache tartlets with dalgona whip Makes 4  Ingredients For the chocolate  shortcrust pastry  ¼ cup (60ml) cocoa ` 1 cup (200g) cake flour ½ cup (65g) […]

Published on March 5, 2025

The chickpea surprise you never knew you needed  The humble can of chickpeas, the star of countless savoury dishes, is here to surprise many in being able to also be a key ingredient in the making of a quick and easy vegan meringue. Introducing aquafaba, the liquid inside a can of chickpeas. Like egg whites, […]

Published on March 5, 2025

Zorah Booley Samaai comes to our rescue with her tried and tested gluten-free recipes, fit for all occasions.  Baking is for everyone. This is what Zorah Booley Samaai shows us with her book The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking. She gained widespread recognition with her blog In the Midnight Kitchen, where she poured her […]