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 […]

Published on January 10, 2025

Celebrate the versatility of chicken fillets with these easy dishes, perfect for any day of the week.    Chicken & broccoli phyllo rolls  Makes 4  This is an easy way to load your meals with veggies. Try using baby marrow, peppers, corn or cabbage instead.   Ingredients  2 Tbsp olive oil + extra for brushing 300g leeks, […]

Published on January 8, 2025

Looking for something sweet in the summer heat? These treats are lighter than air and are sure to curb your cravings.  Strawberries & cream cake  Serves 6–8  Instead of using a Bundt tin, grease and line two 15cm cake tins with baking paper. Divide the cake batter and bake for 25–30 minutes.  Ingredients For the […]

Published on January 7, 2025

This Asian sarmie traditionally gets a schmear of paté, as influenced by the British settlers that found themselves in Vietnam. The crusty bread with airy texture, combined with crispy pork fat and juicy meat, was more than enough to fill our plates. Convinced yet?  Pork belly bahn mi Serves 4  Ingredients  1.2kg pork belly roast […]