Published on September 23, 2026

 Planning a picnic? Fill your basket with easy homemade nibbles from braaibroodjie scrolls to sweet Biscoff treats.     Braaibroodjie scrolls   Planning a picnic is all about keeping things simple, portable and delicious. Feel free to add your favourite store-bought treats to this incredible selection of homemade nibbles that are easy to prepare ahead […]

Published on September 22, 2026

Step into our kitchen for fresh, colourful spring salads packed with flavour. Perfect for your picnic basket, lighter lunches, side salads and bringing a taste of spring to your table.    Crispy calamari and watermelon with a mint, lime and chilli salad dressing  Serves 4  Ingredients   For the calamari:  500g calamari rings or tubes and […]

Published on September 21, 2026

 Enjoy with samosas, pies, moons or your favorite savouries.  Makes about 2 cups   Ingredients   350ml tomato sauce 175ml vinegar (pour into the empty tomato sauce bottle to clean it out) 62.5ml methi masala 62.5ml sugar  For the vagaar:  30ml oil 1 tsp sesame seeds 6 curry leaves 2 green chillies, chopped 2 cloves garlic, […]

Published on September 16, 2026

We paired these with half a portion of Fehmz’s red chutney, the perfect kick of heat to complement the creamy potato filling.  Makes 50   Ingredients    For the filling:  9 potatoes, peeled and cubed Salt, to taste ½ tsp turmeric 1 large red onion, chopped 2-3 Tbsp ground green chilli paste 2 tsp cumin powder […]

Published on September 16, 2026

The chicken itself is loaded with zingy flavour, while the sauce hits with a spicy kick to layer in flavour. Serves 4   Ingredients   For the marinated chicken:  1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Juice of 3 lemons (about 150ml) Juice of 2 limes (optional) 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted 20g […]

Published on September 16, 2026

The national treasure of South African salads, with an Asian flair – more crunch and a touch of heat. Serves 6-8  Ingredients For the sauce: 2 Tbsp hot curry powder 3 Tbsp rice wine or white wine vinegar 3 Tbsp tomato sauce 2-3 Tbsp Sriracha (optional) 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or use Worcestershire sauce) 3 […]

Published on September 4, 2026

 The secret to this salad is in the dressing, although the cheese-to-veg ratio doesn’t hurt either.  Serves 8   Ingredients   For the dressing:  ¼ cup good-quality olive oil Salt and milled pepper 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar Pinch of dried oregano Pinch of dried tarragon (or 1 fresh sprig when in season) 200g Kalamata olives, […]

Published on September 3, 2026

 Make these sosaties the main attraction of your braai by serving them with plain yoghurt, pickled red onion and naan flatbreads.   Serves 4    Ingredients   2 large onions, sliced ¼ packet (50g) medium or hot curry powder 3 Tbsp turmeric powder 1½ cups (375ml) brown vinegar 1½ cups (375ml) fruit chutney 8 chicken breasts Salt […]

Published on September 2, 2026

A tangy take on potato salad that could be its own meal.  Serves 6-8   Ingredients   1.5kg baby potatoes, halved 2 tsp salt ½ cup plain double cream yoghurt 1 disc feta cheese 2-3 Tbsp milk 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp wholegrain mustard […]

Published on August 29, 2026

A small labour of love, this soup will need a few hours of cooking time to reach its full potential.  Serves 4-6  Ingredients For the soup  ⅖ cup (100g) butter + extra for the bread 1.5 kg (about 7) brown onions, thinly sliced 4 large cloves garlic, grated 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 sprigs thyme + […]