Published on November 1, 2024

Impress your guests with this delicious patatas bravas and salsa brava as a side dish for your Mexican feast. Patatas bravas  Serves 4 (as a side)  Potato wedges, made next-level with smoky Spanish accents.   Slice 1kg potatoes into chunky wedges. Toss together potatoes, 3 Tbsp olive oil blend, salt and milled pepper in a large […]

Published on October 22, 2024

Tick off all those healthy food groups with this healthy (and delicious) salad Halloumi & melon summer salad  Serves 6  Bulk up this meal by serving with couscous, bulgur wheat or brown rice.  Ingredients For the balsamic vinaigrette  ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar  2 tsp wholegrain mustard  1 clove garlic, minced  2 […]

Published on September 20, 2024

Braaibroodjies with a difference! Make it a 2-course meal with savoury and sweet fillings.  Hibachi broodjies 2-ways Makes 8 each Choc-banoffee puff broodjies Defrost 2 rolls (400g each) puff pastry. Divide each pastry sheet into 4 long strips (be sure to cut it down the width of each sheet). Spread one side of each strip […]

Published on September 11, 2024

Like Batman and Robin, nothing goes together quite like steak and onion rings, the perfect fries and some sweet and tangy pickles to cut through the richness. Beer battered onions rings Serves 4-6 The fan favourite everyone loves has been perfected to a T! Ingredients 1 cup cornflour + extra for dusting 1 cup flour […]

Published on September 3, 2024

Sweet and tangy, this small labour of love is a fabulous homemade gift, served alongside a cheeseboard or lathered on scones.  Sour fig jam  Makes 5 Cups  Ingredients 500g dried sour figs water, for soaking  1 Tbsp salt  2 cups sugar  1 star anise  1 cinnamon stick  2 cardamom pods  2 strips orange zest   Method  […]

Published on November 20, 2023

Get your daily dose of this season’s pickings with these beautiful and sexy salads. They’re sure to steal the show on your festive table!  Sweet and sour ruby roast veg  Serves 4-6 (as a side)  A tangy treat that you can cool down and load with more leaves for a fresher salad.  Ingredients  6–7 medium […]

Published on October 9, 2023

These fresh summer sides are perfect for snacking! Lay out the linen, grab a glass and pass around these flavour-packed dishes at your next al fresco affair.   Basil, halloumi and nectarine salad  Serves 4 as a side // Total time 25 minutes Ingredients   4 ripe nectarines, sliced 1 avocado, peeled and cubed  1 punnet (250g) […]

Published on December 23, 2022

Is there anything better than a cheesy, gooey, crispy toasted cheese sandwich? Yours doesn’t have to be basic! Level up the classic with these simple tips on how to make yours irresistible.   Think about your bread choice Although a simple sliced white bread works perfectly fine, choosing the type of bread to use for your […]

Published on October 24, 2022

Time to unpack your blankets and baskets we’re going on a picnic! You can play with flavours and add extra fillings to these swirls, try bacon, feta, spinach or olives next! MAKES 25-30 TOTAL TIME 1 HR Vegetarian INGREDIENTS Red onion, finely chopped 1 Sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped 8 Rosemary, finely chopped 1 tsp […]

Published on October 24, 2022

A fresh, health-conscious diet is the perfect way to celebrate fresh seasonal produce. Go on, entertain in style! Serves 4 Prep Time 25 min Cook Time 5 min INGREDIENTS Cauliflower couscous 1kg cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tsp sea salt flakes 300g frozen peas 300g snow peas 1 cup mint leaves, chopped 1 cup coriander […]