Published on February 13, 2026

Add extra olive oil for a looser texture.  Sun-dried tomato pesto Makes 1¼ cup    Ingredients 250g sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil ¼ cup pine nuts (or use ½ cup pecans or cashews) 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 40g Parmesan, grated ½ Tbsp chopped rosemary ¼ tsp chilli flakes 2 Tbsp sun-dried tomato oil ¼ cup […]

Published on February 9, 2026

Instead of making your own pasta, use tagliatelle or pappardelle if you like. Creamy lemon pasta Serves 4 Ingredients For the pasta:  1⅖ cups (250g) plain or OO flour 3 (170g) extra-large eggs   For the creamy lemon sauce:  2-3 Tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 cup cream 40g grated Parmesan Salt […]

Published on February 3, 2026

This Italian flourless chocolate cake is a dense torte that is best served with whipped cream or ice-cream.  Italian flourless chocolate cake Serves 8  Ingredient 4/5 cup (200g) salted butter, at room temperature 220g dark chocolate, chopped 2 packets (100g each) blanched almonds, very finely blitzed (or use almond flour) 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup (220g) caster sugar ½ tsp (2.5ml) […]

Published on February 2, 2026

Marinated peppers mingle with chorizo and chickpeas for a bold, breezy salad that practically serves itself. Marinated pepper, chorizo & chickpea salad   Serves 4-6 (as a side)  Ingredients For the marinated peppers 2 red peppers ⅓ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ red onion, finely sliced ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Handful […]

Published on January 27, 2026

Who says saving money means skimping on taste? Beat Janu-worry with clever, budget‑friendly recipes that are easy to cook, delicious to eat and kind to your pocket.  Pork sausages with spiced chickpeas   Serves 4    Ingredients  2 cans chickpeas, drained  1 Tbsp cumin  1 tsp each allspice and smoked paprika (cayenne pepper works, too) Salt and […]

Published on January 26, 2026

Beat the heat with the crisp crunch of cucumbers! These cool recipes are the ultimate summer sidekick – light, tasty and guaranteed to keep things fresh when the days get hot.    Refreshing cucumber and rosemary spritzers  Makes 4     Ingredients  5cm piece cucumber, chopped 1 tsp rosemary 600ml dry white wine 200ml soda water  To serve  4 cucumber […]

Published on January 23, 2026

Halve the cheesecake mousse ingredients if you prefer a fruitier dessert. Peach cheesecake cups Serves 4-6 Ingredients For the crumble  200g ginger biscuits 6 Tbsp (90g) melted butter, divided ½ tsp (2.5ml) cinnamon For the syrup  2 cans (410g each) peach halves in syrup 3 Tbsp (45g) treacle sugar 2 tsp (10ml) lemon juice 2 Tbsp (30ml) bourbon (optional) For the […]

Published on January 21, 2026

These fruity, refreshing sorbet recipes are the perfect way to cool down and are ideal for hot summer days. The vibrant flavours and easy recipes are the perfect excuses (like we need any, right?) to make your summer chilled and utterly tasty.  Mixed berry and mango sorbet  Makes 1.5L   Ingredients  For the mixed berry sorbet   4 cups (500g) frozen mixed berries  1 tin (385g) condensed milk  ¼ cup […]

Published on January 20, 2026

Say farewell to dull desk lunches! With these quick pasta lunchbox ideas, you’ll twirl your way through the workday with flavour and flair. Easy to prepare, fun to pack and guaranteed to make your colleagues jealous.    5-ingredient pasta bake    Serves 3-4    Ingredients   3 wheels feta  4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced  2 punnets (250g each) cherry tomatoes  Handful fresh basil, […]

Published on January 19, 2026

Keep little tummies happy with these three lunchbox snack ideas that are tasty, fuss-free and parent-approved.    Pinwheels   Makes: 20   Ingredients   Flour, for dusting  ½ cup peanut or almond butter  ½ tsp cinnamon  ¼ cup brown or treacle sugar, or honey    Method   Ona lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a rectangle about 3-4mm […]