Published on June 15, 2026

This mug cake is just as good without the added chocolate. Cook it for 2-3 seconds less for a slightly more molten centre. For a different flavour, replace the chocolate with a spoon of peanut butter, jam, Biscoff- or chocolate spread.  Makes 1   Ingredients   3 Tbsp (40g) sugar 3 Tbsp (15g) cocoa powder ¼ […]

Published on June 11, 2026

We used a jumbo muffin tin to make fewer but larger muffins. You can also use a 12-hole cupcake tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.  Jumbo pizza muffins Makes 6  Ingredients   2 cups (300g) flour 1 Tbsp (15ml) baking powder 1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder 10g basil leaves, chopped Salt and milled pepper 2 […]

Published on June 5, 2026

Low and slow does the trick for cooking silky risotto. Pairing with charred spring onions and tomatoes results in a generous dish ideal for sharing on chilly evenings.  Charred spring onion & tomato risotto Serves 6 Ingredients   2 bunches spring onions ¼ cup butter 2 Tbsp olive oil  4 cloves garlic, finely grated  1 […]

Published on June 4, 2026

A hearty, spiced lentil soup, where pulses expand into a rich, comforting bowl perfect for feeding many on cold winter nights.  Moroccan lentil soup Serves 6-8    Ingredients   2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2-3 celery stalks, finely diced 3 carrots, peeled and finely diced 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 Tbsp harissa paste 2 […]

Published on June 3, 2026

Barley soaks up the flavourful pan juices and swells into a satisfying, crowd-friendly traybake.    Cider chicken & barley traybake  Serves 6 Ingredients   2-3 Tbsp olive oil blend  200g streaky bacon 1 cup dried pearl barley 800g oven roast vegetable mix  1 bulb garlic, halved  12 bone-in chicken thighs  Salt and milled pepper  2 tsp paprika 2 […]

Published on June 3, 2026

These wraps are very fragile and work best served flat.    Pumpkin-seed wraps with lamb koftas Makes 5 wraps Ingredients For the lamb koftas  2 Tbsp canola oil 2 shallots (or 1 onion), finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp all spice 1 Tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp paprika ½ tsp cinnamon 2 tsp coriander 500g […]

Published on June 2, 2026

A fibre-packed treat that tastes great without the added chocolate coating. Slice bars to your preferred size – these are 7x5cm.    Breakfast Muesli Bars Makes 12  Ingredients 4 (70g) medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped (or 70g chopped date block) 1 cup (250ml) boiling water 2 cups (220g) rolled oats ¼ cup (20g) cocoa ¼ […]

Published on May 28, 2026

Swap the pears for sliced apples or stone fruit instead.  Vanilla pear tarte tatin Serves 6  Ingredients    1 packet (400g) puff pastry, defrosted 2-3 medium pears ½ cup (100g) sugar ½ cup (125ml) water 2 Tbsp (30g) butter 2 Tbsp (30ml) cream 1 vanilla pod, halved 1 egg, whisked Vanilla ice cream, for serving Mint […]

Published on May 26, 2026

Translating to “little rolls” or “little bundles” in Italian, these thinly sliced brinjals are grilled and wrapped around a creamy ricotta filling.    Brinjal Involtini Serves 4    Ingredients 2 brinjals (350g each), washed and trimmed at the top and bottom Salt and milled pepper 5 Tbsp olive oil Basil leaves, for serving For the filling 1 tub (340g) ricotta ½ cup (56g) […]

Published on May 25, 2026

 A luxurious, delicate cooking technique that involves slow-cooking food submerged in a fat (such as oil or animal fat) at a very low temperature.    Mediterranean confit salmon  Serves 2    Ingredients 2 x 150g skinless salmon (or trout fillet) 250g baby tomatoes 4 sprigs origanum 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 shallots, quartered ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 lemon, sliced 2–2½ cups olive or olive oil blend […]