Published on February 23, 2026

We’ve used the slow-ferment method, but the same recipe can be used for same-day baking when the craving hits hard and fast.  Classic rosemary focaccia Makes 1 (20x28cm) loaf  Ingredients 2½ cups (375g) white bread flour + extra for dusting ½ Tbsp (7ml) fine salt 1 Tbsp (15ml) sugar 1 sachet (10g) instant yeast 1½ cups (375ml) lukewarm water About ¼ […]

Published on January 6, 2026

The perfect no-fuss midweek meal. Quick bean nachos Serves 4    Ingredients 1 can (410g) four-bean mix, drained and rinsed 1 red onion, chopped 1 tsp smoked or regular paprika ½ punnet (125g) cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander or parsley + extra for serving Salt and milled pepper 300g tortilla chips 150g […]

Published on December 22, 2025

Fresh and easy is the name of the game with this dish. Tomato, Mozzarella & pomegranate salad  Serves 6    Ingredients 160g rocket and watercress salad mix 400g tomato medley, sliced 1-2 fresh mozzarella balls 100g pomegranate rubies Handful of dill, leaves torn 1 packet (60g) store-bought croutons 1 batch Easy Salad dressing, for serving  […]

Published on December 18, 2025

’Tis the season for sparkling parties and sun-soaked celebrations! With these irresistible canapé recipes, you’ll have the perfect festive bites to keep the cheer flowing and your guests coming back for seconds (and thirds).    Tuscan toast  Serves 8 as a snack  Ingredients  3 red peppers  ¼ cup olive oil  3 shallots or 1 red […]

Published on December 17, 2025

Sides so delicious, they’ll steal the show! These festive recipes bring bold flavours and vibrant flair to the table – proof that sometimes the supporting cast can outshine the meaty star.  Slow-roasted rosemary olives   Serves 1½ cups   Ingredients    1 cup drained Kalamata olives 4 cloves garlic, lightly smashed 2 sprigs rosemary 2 slivers (10cm) […]

Published on November 24, 2025

These six fresh recipes with salsa are bursting with colour and summer vibes. It’s the perfect spicy side-kick for picnics, braais or laid-back lunches.  1 Charred pepper & tomato salsa recipe   Makes 2-3 cups   Ingredients   ½ large onion   6 salad or Roma tomatoes   2-4 serrano chillies  4 medium cloves garlic  1 red pepper   Salt […]

Published on November 20, 2025

You might think roast potatoes are perfect as they are — we won’t disagree, but here’s how to elevate the flavour even more! Roast potatoes on cumin-garlic yoghurt with coriander chutney  Serves 6 (as a side)  Ingredients 1kg baby potatoes Salt and milled pepper  1 Tbsp roasted garam marsala  ½  Tbsp cumin seeds  ½  Tbsp […]

Published on November 13, 2025

Cool and casual strikes again! Wow the crowd with these homemade mini pizza bagels. Mini homemade pizza bagels  Serves 10  Ingredients For the bagels  3 ½ cups (525g) bread flour, + extra for kneading  2 tsp (10ml) instant yeast  1 ½  Tbsp (22.5ml) sugar  1 ½  tsp (7.5ml) salt 1 Tbsp (15ml) dried origanum  1 […]

Published on October 24, 2025

This vibrant pasta salad is fresh, zesty, and dressed to impress! Green pasta salad A vibrant, healthy take on pasta salad that shouts spring. Using wholewheat pasta will make this meal low-GI – a great choice for work lunches! Serves 2-3    Ingredients For the sauce   1 cup plain double-cream yoghurt   1 avocado  Handful coriander, […]

Published on October 19, 2025

A healthy, high-protein meal with good-for-you fibre.  Bulgur wheat & hummus salad Serves 4  Ingredients ½ batch harissa frikkadels, defrosted  2 cups cooked bulgur wheat  1 cup cooked brown lentils  ½ head broccoli, grated  ¼ cup seeds, toasted (such as pumpkin-, sunflower- or sesame seeds)  Handful each mint and dill, roughly chopped  1 cucumber, sliced  ½ red onion, sliced  […]