Published on December 22, 2025

Old-fashioned thumbprint cookies get a glow-up, with added cream cheese for a richer texture. Chewy Hertzoggie cookies  Makes ±25    Ingredients ⅔ tub (153g) cream cheese, at room temperature ½ cup (125g) salted butter, at room temperature 1 large egg 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 2 cups (300g) cake […]

Published on December 22, 2025

Skip decorating and simply dust cookies in caster sugar before baking for an old-fashioned treat. Butter biscuit wreaths  Makes ±40    Ingredients 1⅕  cups (300g) salted butter, at room temperature 1 cup (130g) icing sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 3 cups (450g) cake flour ½ tsp (2.5ml) fine salt    For […]

Published on December 22, 2025

We’re borrowing Sarah Kieffer’s perfect CCC dough recipe, now with an added melty centre.   Choc chip cookies with ganache centre Makes 12     Ingredients ⅖ cup (100ml) cream 200g dark chocolate, chopped 2 cups (300g) cake flour 1 tsp (5ml) baking powder ½ tsp (2.5ml) bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp (2.5ml) fine salt ½ […]

Published on December 22, 2025

Add variety to your menu with this butter-rubbed chicken – it’s a fusion of flavour! Stuffed roast chicken  Serves 6-8    Ingredients ½  cup butter, softened  1½ Tbsp smoked paprika  1 lemon, zested and juiced  5 cloves garlic, finely grated  8 sprigs thyme, picked and chopped  3 sprigs rosemary, picked and chopped Handful parsley, finely […]

Published on December 22, 2025

The pepper crust and biltong butter is a powerful combo. Pepper crusted rib-eye  Serves 4-6  Ingredients 2 (450g each) rib-eye steaks 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup black peppercorns 1 Tbsp sea salt flakes Biltong butter, for serving  1 punnet (30g) wild rocket    Method Pat the steaks dry with kitchen paper. Brush all sides […]

Published on December 22, 2025

Fresh and easy is the name of the game with this dish. Tomato, Mozzarella & pomegranate salad  Serves 6    Ingredients 160g rocket and watercress salad mix 400g tomato medley, sliced 1-2 fresh mozzarella balls 100g pomegranate rubies Handful of dill, leaves torn 1 packet (60g) store-bought croutons 1 batch Easy Salad dressing, for serving  […]

Published on December 22, 2025

Keen to try something new? Then this gingerbread-inspired recipe is for you. Gingerbread log  Serves 6 – 8  Ingredients For the cake  4 large eggs, separated ⅔ cup (134g) granulated white sugar 2 Tbsp (30ml) milk 3 Tbsp (45ml) melted butter 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence ¼ tsp (1.25ml) salt ¾ cup (120g) flour ¼ […]

Published on December 18, 2025

’Tis the season for sparkling parties and sun-soaked celebrations! With these irresistible canapé recipes, you’ll have the perfect festive bites to keep the cheer flowing and your guests coming back for seconds (and thirds).    Tuscan toast  Serves 8 as a snack  Ingredients  3 red peppers  ¼ cup olive oil  3 shallots or 1 red […]

Published on December 17, 2025

Sides so delicious, they’ll steal the show! These festive recipes bring bold flavours and vibrant flair to the table – proof that sometimes the supporting cast can outshine the meaty star.  Slow-roasted rosemary olives   Serves 1½ cups   Ingredients    1 cup drained Kalamata olives 4 cloves garlic, lightly smashed 2 sprigs rosemary 2 slivers (10cm) […]

Published on December 17, 2025

Raise your glass and let the countdown begin! These four super sips are here to turn every toast into a mini celebration. Whether you’re craving a tropical zing, a citrusy refresher, a fiery kick or a floral fizz – we’ve got you covered.  For the mindful sipper: Baobab & granadilla mocktail   Serves 2  Ingredients  […]