Published on March 9, 2026

Quick and easy thin-base pizzas that can use practically any topping. Put out an assortment and let each person build their own.  Dealer’s choice pizza Makes 6  Ingredients 12 tortillas 300g mozzarella, grated 1 cup (250ml) tomato pasta sauce Basil or rocket, for serving    Choice of toppings:  Cheese (ricotta / feta / buffalo mozzarella) Veggies (asparagus / baby marrow / spinach / tomatoes / […]

Published on March 4, 2026

All the fiesta fun of nachos – crispy, creamy, fiery – stacked smartly in a grab-and-go salad jar.  Nacho salad jar Serves 4  Ingredients For the mince:  2 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 500g beef mince 1 sachet (50g) tomato paste 2 tsp each cumin, coriander and smoked paprika 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 1 […]

Published on March 3, 2026

Armed with this basic crust and custard, you can add just about any filling combinations you like! We’ve given you four flavours to choose from.  Cheesy crust quiche Serves 6-8  Ingredients For the cheesy shortcrust pastry:  1⅓ cups (200g) cake flour Pinch salt ½ cup (45g) Gruyère, grated ½ cup (125g) cold butter, cubed 1 egg yolk About 2 Tbsp (30ml) cold water    […]

Published on March 3, 2026

Sweet, roasted veg and protein-packed chickpeas layer up into a colourful, hearty jar that’s as satisfying as it is sunshine-ready.  Roast veggie & chickpea jar Serves 4    Ingredients 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp each paprika, onion powder and garlic powder 1 tsp cumin seeds Salt and milled pepper 1 can (410g) butterbeans, drained and rinsed 2 tsp tahini […]

Published on March 2, 2026

Blind baking 101: This is how to get your crust crisp and picnic-ready!    You’re in the right place if you’ve ever sliced into a home-made quiche and found a dreaded soggy base. It may seem like blind baking is only for pastry experts or those who have a lot of free time. But in all honesty, simply pre-cooking your […]

Published on February 28, 2026

Juicy, sweet and bursting with sunshine – these peach-perfect recipes are your ticket to endless summer flavour.  Fig, peach and honey sparkling cocktails  Makes 3   Ingredients  1 peach, cored and chopped 1 fig, chopped 1 Tbsp honey 120 ml apple cider, chilled 360 ml dry sparkling wine, chilled 1 sliced fig, for serving    Method  Add the peach, fig and honey to a blender and […]

Published on February 27, 2026

Sweeten Milk Tart Day on 27 February with two irresistible spins on South Africa’s favourite dessert! These playful makeovers, like a creamy milk tart milkshake and a zingy lemon meringue pie, are ready to steal the spotlight and satisfy every craving.    The classic: Local is lekker milk tart   Serves 8-10   Ingredients For the pastry   1 cup (120g) icing sugar  ½ cup (125g) butter  2 large egg yolks  1⅔ cup […]

Published on February 25, 2026

Ready to shake up your weekly menu? These 4 vegetarian recipes are anything but ordinary! From a golden mushroom, asparagus and pea tart to a creamy cauliflower mac and cheese – these veggie meals are packed with flavour, fun and flair.    1. Mushroom, asparagus and pea tart     Ingredients  1 roll puff pastry, defrosted 250g cultured cream 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley or coriander […]

Published on February 24, 2026

Turn up the flavour and bring the fiesta to your table! These 3 Mexican dishes are all about bold tastes, vibrant colours, and a little bit of fun.    1. Quesabirrias   Makes 6-8  Ingredients  ½ batch beef short rib birria 6-8 medium-small white flour tortillas  300g mozzarella, grated  Handful of fresh coriander  Pico de Gallo salsa, for serving    Method  Heat birria […]

Published on February 24, 2026

This pasta is a quick, mid-week summer meal that’s filled with flavour.  Garlicky basil & mussel pasta Serves 4    Ingredients 1 box (500g) crumbed garlic half shell West Coast mussels 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 packet (400g) red lentil pasta, linguine or spaghetti 1 tub (120g) basil pesto 1 Tbsp butter 1 packet (125g) mangetout 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4-5 radishes, […]