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 […]

Published on November 20, 2024

Pour a drink, take a sip and wheel in the seasonal splendour with our fresh take on tantalising cocktails.   Brunch babe Hop on the brunch train with these punchy late-morning drinks to get your day rolling. Rebujito   Serves 6-8   A sweet and zesty Spanish cocktail that refreshes with tons of ice and mint.    Combine […]

Published on November 18, 2024

Grab your blender and whip out a bowl! Whether you plan to have them for breakfast or a midday treat, these vibrant and fresh smoothie bowls will hit the spot perfectly in the hot summer weather!   Strawberry and banana fro-yo bowls  Serves 2 // Cooking time 15 minutes Ingredients  2 bananas, frozen 1 cup strawberries, […]

Published on November 13, 2024

This smoky Spanish sausage will transform any dish. Chop, slice, sizzle and scatter your way into a salty paradise.   Pizza with chorizo & avo  Makes 6 thin or 4 thick pizza bases   Salty chorizo, creamy avo and home-made passata. You can’t go wrong.   Ingredients  For the pizza base   1kg white bread flour + extra for […]