Published on August 26, 2024

Unlike most curries, this one is drier with minimal sauce as the meat is meant to absorb all the flavour while it cooks down.  Beef rendang  Serves 4  Ingredients For the spice blend   3 shallots, sliced  3cm piece ginger, peeled and grated  2 lemongrass stalks, chopped  4 cloves garlic  10 dried chillies, soaked in […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Add some colour and flavour by serving this dish with a sambal consisting of chopped fresh tomato, onion, green pepper, cucumber and fresh coriander.   Pork vindaloo  Serves 4  Ingredients For the spice paste   10 dried chillies, seeded  1 cinnamon stick, crushed  1 tsp cumin seeds  1 tsp ground turmeric  ½ tsp black peppercorns  4 […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Divide traybake into quarters and put a different topping on each, keeping the whole family happy.   Meaty traybake pizza Serves 4  Ingredients 500g store-bought bread dough 3 Tbsp tomato sauce 2 tsp dried mixed herbs Glug oil 500g beef, pork or chicken mince 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 Tbsp paprika Salt and milled pepper […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Two classics in one! French onion soup meets macaroni and cheese.  French onion mac & cheese  Serves 4-6  Two classics in one! French onion soup meets macaroni and cheese.  Ingredients For the onions   ½ cup butter  3 onions, sliced ¼ cup water Salt and milled pepper    For the mac & cheese   2L milk 4-6 […]

Published on August 26, 2024

This authentic bunny chow recipe is filled with warming flavours in every mouthful.   Durban curry bunny chow  Serves 4  Authentic Durban curries use oil to fry and toast aromatics (garlic, chilli, cumin and coriander), and has the addition of tomatoes to create it’s deep, rich colour.  Ingredients For the Masala spice mix   ¼ cup […]

Published on August 7, 2024

The trick is marinating the chicken in yoghurt and then charring it, before tossing into the thick tomato-based sauce.   Chicken tikka masala Serves 4  Ingredients  For the marinade   1 cup plain yoghurt   4 cloves garlic, grated   1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger   2 Tbsp garam masala   1 Tbsp ground cumin   1 Tbsp ground coriander   2 Tbsp […]

Published on August 2, 2024

Who knew your local brew can be used in these culinary delights? Celebrate International Beer Day on the first Friday of August with these yummy beer-infused recipes. Cheese and beer pot bread  Serves 6 // Cooking time 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients  500g self-raising flour  400g tin corn kernels, drained  1 tsp salt  440ml beer  […]

Published on July 31, 2024

Mzansi make it to Italy in this fusion of flavour. When roaming Rome, why not add a taste of home, says Liezl Vermeulen.    Potato gnocchi with Cape Malay cream sauce Serves 6  Call it pasta, call it potato pillows, call it what you want – you’ll be making this on repeat this winter! We’ve matched […]

Published on July 23, 2024

Create delectable meals in a matter of minutes using a few pantry staples paired with our quick dinner solutions.   Cheesy Italian baked beans Serves 4   These bowls of cheesy comfort are best enjoyed with a dipper like crusty bread or charred pitas.   Ingredients  1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped  3 cloves garlic, minced  […]

Published on July 19, 2024

Mzansi make it to Italy in this fusion of flavour. When roaming Rome, why not add a taste of home, says Liezl Vermeulen.     Biltong & cream cheese calzones  Makes 6-8  What happens when two giants meet? Our puffy pizza fold-overs deliver oozy cheese, a chewy crust and filling and, of course, that hint of sweetness […]