Special occasions

COOK THE COVER: Glazed gammon with roasted apples

Published on December 11, 2020

Inject some fresh Mediterranean flair into your Christmas feast this year with our glazed gammon recipe. We do celebrate in summer, after all!

Read More

Find out which Kalahari ingredient will give you the most succulent turkey

Published on December 10, 2020

Eating turkey is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa, and with the festive season right around the corner, everyone is wondering how to prepare the most succulent turkey this year. No one likes a dry, tasteless turkey. But not many people know the trade secret in how to pack in more flavour and lock in […]

Read More

Traditional Cape Malay-style pickled fish

Published on December 10, 2020

It’s never too early for pickled fish! We kept this traditional recipe super straightforward and delicious - the good old-fashioned way.

Read More

Braaied turkey with apple and cranberry stuffing bake

Published on December 8, 2020

We took some Thanksgiving inspiration from the West for this braaied turkey, but put a South African spin on it - naturally!

Read More

Enjoy the best of both with our trifle cheesecake

Published on December 4, 2020

Can’t decide what to do for Christmas dessert? We’ve made it super easy with this decadent trifle cheesecake - a fun take on SA's festive dessert.

Read More

Enjoy your roast with this traditional Mexican Christmas punch

Published on December 4, 2020

Served warm and filled with sugar and spice, it’s easy to see why this traditional Mexican Christmas punch is a holiday-season staple in Mexico.

Read More

Traditional English beef Wellington with mushroom-Port stuffing

Published on December 4, 2020

You can go all-out gourmet with this beef Wellington by coating the beef in foie gras or veganise it with a filling of mushrooms and lentils.

Read More

Make this red and green Christmas salad your summer go-to

Published on December 2, 2020

You can forget about boring sides this festive season. This red and green Christmas salad brings the cheer and the flavour.

Read More

Kick off your dinner party with sweet potato crostini

Published on November 25, 2020

We’re all about no-fuss feasting this festive season, and what better way to do it than with canapés? Sweet potato crostini is always a dinner party winner!

Read More

Traditional Lebanese coconut-chai sahlab

Published on September 4, 2020

This hot creamy sahlab dates all the way back to the Ottoman Empire, but it’s still renowned today for its flavour and celebrating iftar.

Read More