Published on July 28, 2025

Say goodbye to sad, chilly salads. These flavour-packed creations combine warmth, texture and comfort in every bite.  Roast brinjal, feta and lentil salad  Serves 4   Ingredients  2 brinjals, cut into wedges ⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp paprika 2 cups cooked brown lentils (⅔ […]

Published on July 26, 2025

Peel away the winter blues with these delicious citrus recipes.  Orange and butternut soup with blue-cheese crumble   Serves 4   Ingredients  3 Tbsp butter 1 onion, peeled and chopped 750g butternut, peeled, seeded and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1 orange (½ zest + ¼ cup juice) 3 cups vegetable stock ½ cup thick cream […]

Published on July 25, 2025

Healthy, vibrant, quick and easy, this humble vegetarian curry is packed with flavour. Sweet potato brinjal curry Serves 4-6 Ingredients ½ cup olive or canola oil 600g baby brinjals, roughly chopped 1 onion, chopped  1 tsp cumin seeds  5 cloves garlic, chopped  2cm knob grated ginger 1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 tsp ground […]

Published on July 22, 2025

Flammkuchen is a German flatbread layered with creme fraîche and bacon. Ours has a layer of wafer-thin potatoes that crisp up when baked, making this pizza a little different to your usual tomato-based classics! Creamy potato flammkuchen Makes 2 small or 1 large pizza Ingredients 1¾ cups (270g) white bread flour ½ tsp salt  ½ […]

Published on July 19, 2025

Succulent Asian hake wrapped in cabbage leaves and steamed to perfection.  Steamed Asian hake & cabbage parcel Serves 4 Ingredients 1 savoy or medium white cabbage 2 cloves garlic 4cm knob ginger  1 tsp sesame oil  3 Tbsp light soy sauce  500g hake fillets  1 Tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted  Sweet chilli sauce, to serve   […]

Published on July 18, 2025

This German-inspired feast is perfect for anyone that wants to impress at a party, saving you time with store-bought dough and patties. Of course, the cheese sauce on its own will elevate any regular burger night too!  Beerfondue sliders on pretzel buns Makes 12  Ingredients For the pretzel buns   600g store-bought bread dough 8 […]

Published on July 15, 2025

Oui oui, this recipe transports us to the hustle and bustle of Paris. Found in Parisian cafés, this famous hot chocolate is an absolute must-have this winter. For the full experience, dip a buttery croissant into your creamy hot chocolate and don’t skip on the whipped cream. Parisian hot chocolate Serves 3-4 Ingredients ¼ cup […]

Published on July 14, 2025

Whether you’re channeling your inner Julia Child or just here for the cheese, these French-inspired dishes are perfect for Bastille Day on 14 July.  French toast Croque madame   Serves 4 // Cooking time: 20 minutes  Ingredients  4 eggs 3 Tbsp milk or cream Salt and pepper 8 slices bread 2 Tbsp vegetable oil  For the […]

Published on July 11, 2025

Cabbage just got a whole new life with this easy and hearty recipe.  Wintry cabbage hash  Serves 4 Ingredients Glug canola oil 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 180g parsnips, peeled and cubed 500g baby red or white cabbages, cut into wedges 300g Brussels sprouts, halved 3 […]

Published on July 9, 2025

Two classics become one to create a creamy filling with a crunchy, nutty top. Pumpkin pecan pie  Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 packet (400g) shortcrust pastry, defrosted  Flour, for dusting  1 packet (500g) pumpkin cubes  2 Tbsp (30g) butter 2 eggs 1 tub (230g) medium fat cream cheese  1 cup (200g) brown sugar  Grating of nutmeg  […]