Starters, snacks & sides

Skordalia

Published on October 4, 2017

Say what? Skordalia is a creamy dip of mashed potato, garlic and olive oil, and is a Greek favourite that is often enjoyed with fried fish. Yum, yum!

No matter your party snacks or sides, our tangy onion dip will have them smothered in no time! And if you have surprise guests, this can be prepped in five minutes with ingredients you already have in your fridge.

Cheesy stuffed roast onions

Published on September 20, 2017

Roast onions on the braai are a must the next time you light up the fire. Stuff them with your favourite cheese (we used Parmesan) and they will quickly become an outdoor favourite.

Bacony beans

Published on September 8, 2017

If ever there was a braai side to take centre stage, this is it. So light up those coals, gather the troops and tuck into our incredible bacony beans.

Cannellini and olive hummus

Published on September 6, 2017

Switch things up a bit by swapping those chickpeas out for cannellini beans when you make our moreish olive hummus. Serve it with roasted potato skins or flatbread.

Lesego Semenya’s olive and biltong tapenade

Published on August 30, 2017

After six years in the corporate world, Lesego Semenya took off his tie, put on an apron and set off to study cuisine at one of the leading chef academies in the country. Now, this classically trained chef (aka LesDaChef) is making it his mission to educate, entertain and show that cooking good food is not really that complicated. And he’s here...

Salted chocolate bark

Published on August 23, 2017

Whether you are having people over this weekend or just chilling, our salted chocolate bark makes for an amazing bar or movie snack.

Blue cheese dip

Published on August 18, 2017

No matter your party snack, a classic blue cheese dip will always be a winning accompaniment that everyone will love. Pop toothpicks into your crudités, grilled mushrooms or olives for easy dipping.

Beer-battered cauliflower fritters with yoghurt dip

Published on August 8, 2017

Forget smothering it with cheese sauce. It’s time to get creative with this cruciferous veg. Cauliflower is packed with fibre, folate and vitamin C, so we are looking for new and fun ways to enjoy it. And we definitely enjoyed these crunchy cauliflower fritters.

Broccoli, cheddar, pecan and pear salad

Published on August 2, 2017

If you are looking for an interesting and robust side salad to accompany your meal, a fresh pear salad is the way to go. It’s also filled with lots of lovely greens, crunchy nuts and cheese.