Published on April 13, 2026

Any French meringue needs 2 parts sugar to 1 part egg white, measured by weight. While our egg whites may measure 140g, yours may not. Using a scale is the best here, but there are also signs you can look out for when figuring out if your meringue is ready to be baked.    Lemon […]

Published on April 10, 2026

Relish — also called tamatie smoor (Afrikaans), ibisto (Xhosa), sheba (Zulu) — is a classic side at a braai. It varies slightly between cultures, but the sweet smell of onions frying is the universal start to this dish. Phutu pap with wors & relish  Serves 4-6 (as a side)  Ingredients For the crumbly pap 800ml water 1 tsp salt 4 cups maize meal    For the relish 3 Tbsp canola oil 2 […]

Published on April 10, 2026

Food Editor Lichelle May explores the art of making homemade marshmallows and fun recipes to use them in. Think toasted marshmallow, sweet and sticky cookie dessert or even the fruit-filled variety.   Homemade vanilla marshmallow  Soft, pillowy and worlds apart from its store-bought counterpart, homemade marshmallows turn simple ingredients into pure joy.  Makes 1 tray […]

Published on April 9, 2026

Chilli crunch is a spicy condiment made from toasted chillies, garlic and flavourings in oil – the perfect multi-sensory addition to any dish!    Chilli crunch   Drizzle it over noodles, eggs, roasted veggies or just about anything really, to add heat, texture and aroma.   Makes 1½ cups   Ingredients  ½ cup whole dried chillies  1 cup vegetable or canola oil  1 cinnamon stick  2 whole star anise 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns  5-6 cloves garlic, chopped 3cm ginger, peeled […]

Published on April 2, 2026

Silky custard and buttery pastry come together in a golden syrup hug that melts on the tongue like a dessert daydream and best of all, you only need a few pantry staples.  Golden syrup custard tart Serves 6-8  Ingredients ½ packet (250g) phyllo pastry, defrosted ½ cup (125g) butter, melted 3 cups (750ml) milk ½ cup (125ml) custard powder ½ cup (125ml) […]

Published on April 2, 2026

These carrot cake loaves are moreish and light. This is the sweet treat your family and friends will ask you to make over and over again.  Mini carrot cake loaves Makes 12  Ingredients For the carrot cake:  2 cups (300g) flour 2 tsp (10ml) baking powder ½ tsp (2.5ml) bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp (5ml) salt 2 tsp (10ml) cinnamon ½ tsp (2.5ml) […]

Published on April 2, 2026

Easy and sophisticated, nothing says Easter like pickled fish. Swap the bread with hot-cross buns, if you are feeling adventurous.  Pickled fish toast Serves 4-6  Ingredients 8 slices bread of your choice ¼ cup butter, softened ¼ cup mixed sesame seeds 1 tub (500g) store-bought pickled fish 1 avocado 1 lemon, zested and juiced Salt and milled pepper 1 spring onion, peeled […]

Published on April 2, 2026

Easter weekend is here and of course that means road trips are a plenty. The most exciting part? Padkos snacks of course – without the common mistakes of soggy bread or stale chips. Here are our top tips to help you prep your padkos to perfection!     1. No cooler box, big problem   The number one issue with padkos and other road food snacks is […]

Published on April 1, 2026

In the mood for baking and creating? Try these hot cross buns that also wanted to be like sweet cinnamon rolls —they are worth the hype.  Hot cross buns cinnamon rolls Makes 12  Ingredients For the dough:  4¼ cups (640g) flour + extra for dusting 1 sachet (10g) instant dry yeast ½ cup (110g) caster sugar 2 tsp (10ml) ground cinnamon 2 tsp […]

Published on March 31, 2026

Add an element of crunch by folding through chopped nuts or melted chocolate.  Toasted marshmallow ice cream  Makes 1.5L  Ingredients 1 can (385g) condensed milk 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 2 cups (500ml) whipping cream 1–2 packets (150g each) pink and white mini marshmallows    Method Whisk together condensed milk and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk cream until […]