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 + […]

Published on August 19, 2026

A fan favourite called umfino in Xhosa. We’ve added celery stalks to this delicious stiff pap with leafy greens recipe (made with White Star Super Maize Meal) and didn’t hold back on the aromatics. Serves 4-6 (as a side) Ingredients 1 bunch celery 6 Tbsp canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped […]

Published on July 12, 2026

Best Asparagus & Prosciutto Galette Recipe | Savory French-Inspired Tart Thanks to the maize meal (a South African twist), the pastry in this recipe is delightfully crunchy. Serves 6 Ingredients For the shortcrust pastry: 1⅓ cups (200g) cake flour ½ cup (50g) coarse maize meal 2 tsp (10ml) sugar ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt ¾ cup […]

Published on June 16, 2026

Instead of using a cookie cutter to cut out biscuits, simply use a knife or pizza cutter to cut lines into the dough, making one large batch of 3x3cm squares.  Makes 65 cookies   Ingredients   1½ cups (225g) flour 1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder ½ tsp (2.5ml) mustard powder 1 Tbsp (15ml) Everything bagel seasoning […]

Published on June 11, 2026

We used a jumbo muffin tin to make fewer but larger muffins. You can also use a 12-hole cupcake tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.  Jumbo pizza muffins Makes 6  Ingredients   2 cups (300g) flour 1 Tbsp (15ml) baking powder 1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder 10g basil leaves, chopped Salt and milled pepper 2 […]

Published on June 2, 2026

A fibre-packed treat that tastes great without the added chocolate coating. Slice bars to your preferred size – these are 7x5cm.    Breakfast Muesli Bars Makes 12  Ingredients 4 (70g) medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped (or 70g chopped date block) 1 cup (250ml) boiling water 2 cups (220g) rolled oats ¼ cup (20g) cocoa ¼ […]

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 […]