Special occasions

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Strawberry stuffed chicken breasts for date night at home

Published on July 21, 2020

Introducing the Love Birds from Timamoon Lodge. Featuring stuffed chicken breasts with cheese, strawberries and red pepper, this recipe by chef Kelly Hammond is the ideal date night treat.

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Cranberry and balsamic roast chicken

Published on May 12, 2020

Craving a good roast? This cranberry and balsamic roast chicken is both simple yet so flavourful, making it the perfect family meal.

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