Published on April 5, 2017

Waste not, want not! This is wonderfully creative option to serve your guests as a starter or a side option. You can leave the carrot salad slightly warm for the colder months and save when you buy your carrots with their tops still attached from your local market. And if you have some leftover, you can add them to your...

Published on March 29, 2017

If you are looking for a great appetiser the next time you have guests over, a cheesy focaccia always goes down well. We love it because people can grab a slice and walk around and mingle without needing a plate. And our meat-free roast veg and feta flatbread will be a hit all round.

Published on March 25, 2017

Everyone loves popcorn. It’s tasty, has a satisfying crunch, and can be incredibly healthy if you make it yourself. We decided to do something different and created a spicy version for you to enjoy instead of the unhealthy butter flavoured variety.

Published on March 15, 2017

Do we have any Potterheads out there? Similar to Cornish pasties, we have J. K. Rowling to thank for these scrumptious pumpkin-filled bites of goodness. Pumpkin pasties are wizarding food most commonly sold on the Hogwarts Express. Harry tried them on his first trip when he ordered some of everything off the trolley and had a shared binge with Ron...

Published on March 12, 2017

Have you taken advantage of the raging veggie crisp trend yet? Making your own snacks means you can choose the best quality ingredients making sure there are no unnecessary or unhealthy additives. But just because these chard chips are better for you than other commercial equivalents, is no excuse for you to scoff the lot because they are still deep-fried...

Published on March 2, 2017

Smile! Because we’ve got halloumi kebabs on the menu today! This is one cheese that always goes down well when you have a crowd over, and when it is served on a stick surrounded by bright and sweet peppers, what more could you want? Even better, pop them on the braai for a bit of extra char before serving.

Published on February 11, 2017

Now here’s something we love. We especially love them in Middle Eastern and North African dishes, but they also add some lovely zesty freshness to meat dishes, salads and drinks alike. Remember to slice them very thinly as their taste can be quite overpowering when adding big chunks of lemon to your meal.

Published on February 7, 2017

These Italian, stuffed rice balls are coated in breadcrumbs and then fried. They get their name because they look like little oranges which are called ‘arance’ in Italian. And we can guarantee they will be a hit as a bar snack at your next social do.

Published on January 28, 2017

Having guests over for a braai or a light and summery lunch this weekend? No starter will go down so well as a this smoked snoek pâté served with a selection of crackers, cheese, pickles and fresh fruit.

Published on January 23, 2017

There’s no denying it: we love brinjal! Packed with flavour, this Mediterranean veg has the perfect texture to use it as a meat substitute. If you have been looking for a new veggie weeknight dinner, we think you’ll enjoy our brinjal schnitzels with coriander mayo.