Published on April 27, 2025

Fatayer is the Middle Eastern version of Spanish empanadas or Italian calzones. These doughy parcels are for giving and gathering, and  make for a mean road trip snack, too.  Spinach and feta fatayer Makes 8 Ingredients ⅔ cup (160ml) milk, slightly warmed 2 Tbsp (30ml) sugar 1 Tbsp (15ml) instant yeast 2 cups (240g) flour, […]

Published on April 26, 2025

From gatherings to celebrations and everything in-between, amp up your meals with our favourite dips, along with some snacks to soak it all up. Toum (Lebanese garlic sauce)  Makes 1 cup  The garlic flavour of this dip can seem spicy or overwhelming at first, but as the flavour moves, it falls away into a softer […]

Published on April 9, 2025

Crunchy pita croutons and lemony dressing take a simple salad to the next level. Serves 8  Fattoush salad with preserved lemon vinaigrette Serves 8 Ingredients For the vinaigrette   2 small preserved lemons  3 Tbsp lemon juice  1 clove garlic 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp Dijon mustard Milled black pepper   For […]

Published on February 24, 2025

Beetroot has a strong earthy and savoury flavour. The saltiness of the feta elevates the beetroot, while the sweetness of the walnuts add a lightness to the dish. A burst of tart orange seals the deal.   Beetroot & walnut salad Serves 4    Ingredients 8 beetroots, washed and trimmed   Olive oil, for drizzling   Salt and milled […]

Published on February 21, 2025

Nutty grains paired with freshly toasted coconut and a tangy dressing are a perfect match.  Greens & grains salad with coconut & tropical dressing   Serves 4 Ingredients For the tropical dressing   170g mango chunks  2 granadilla, pulp removed  2 cloves garlic, minced  1 lime, zested  1 Tbsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard  1/2 cup olive […]

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  […]