Thai chicken and watermelon salad
No matter the season, we will always make space for a fresh salad on the table. To make it more comforting for autumn, we added some Thai chicken to this salad.
Chicken and chorizo rice pot
Forget about pushing rice to the side of the plate as a staple side or a sauce soaker. With our delicious rice pot, it becomes a dish all on its own. This one-pot dinner is packed with spicy flavours from the chorizo and paprika, plus we added some white wine as well, because, well, why not? Tuck in!
Spicy chicken and chickpea bake
Get your protein fix with this incredible mid-week bake. The spicy chicken is packed with the warm flavours of chilli, paprika, cumin and cinnamon. This dish is also budget-friendly and super comforting for the cooler weather.
Friday Braai day: Sticky hot wings
I’ve got a pile of hot sticky wings for you this #FridayBraaiDay! Quick, easy and messy never tasted this good before.
Freezer friendly spicy chicken wraps
Prepare our spicy chicken wraps in advance, freeze and then enjoy a Mexican meal in minutes whenever you like! Whip up this filling with a kick in less than an hour, freeze in individual portions and then re-heat (in a pan or in the microwave) and roll up in warm tortillas. Add a few dollops of sour cream and your dinner is good to go. Or you can, you know, just eat them right now!
Asian chicken and sweet potato bake
Asian chicken and sweet potato bake
We put a great spin on both the humble potato bake and the chicken dinner by combining the two, as well as adding healthier ingredients and Asian flavours. This sweet potato bake is a perfect mid-week one-pan family meal with hardly any hands-on time and a great way to include protein, carbs and nutrients, making for a balanced plate.
Roast butternut with satay sauce
Wellness Wednesday: Celebrating Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Admit it. You’ve been caught with your hands in the peanut butter jar. Even we can often be seen walking around the office with a teaspoon and peanut butter jar in hand; it’s just that good! But do you know what’s even better? There is a whole day dedicated to our mutual love for this spreadable, nutty goodness: Happy Peanut Butter Lover’s Day!
Chicken koftas, butterbean hummus and dip
Chicken koftas, butter-bean hummus and dip
Something between a meatball and a sausage, chicken koftas are great as an appetiser for when you have guests over. But you can make a meal of them as well with a few fresh flatbreads and a salad.
Behind the scenes at Vrede en Lust Estate with Chef Johan van Schalkwyk
Compared to most chefs, Johan may have had a bit of a late start, only entering the industry when he was 28. He started out as a chef at a chateau in France, where he fondly remembers the time spent wandering through the kitchen garden, a basket of vegetables and herbs on his forearm, carefully picking fresh produce for the day. These days, Johan heads up the kitchen at Vrede en Lust’s Lust Bistro & Bakery, cooking and baking (make sure that you taste the sourdough!) fresh and fuss-free fare at one of the most renowned eateries in the foodie centre of Franschhoek.
Sam Linsell's roast chicken
Sam Linsell’s roast chicken with stout and rosemary
Sam Linsell, South African food stylist and the mastermind behind the popular blog Drizzle and Dip, adds a secret ingredient to her all-time favourite roast chicken dish that results in the most succulent bird.