Caprese quinoa
Meat-free Monday: Caprese quinoa salad
Caprese: The amazingly simple and perfect combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Enjoy the best of Italian flavour, even if you are going meat-free.
Soy and sesame dressing
Soy and sesame dressing for steak or salad
Yep – whether you prefer meat or greens – having a bottle of this dressing in your fridge means you will always have something to spice up an otherwise bland or uninspiring meal.
Keep cool keep healthy
Keep cool (no ice cream required)
It’s January and summer is heating up. Your first thought may to raid the ice lollies in the freezer (and stick your whole head into it while you’re at it!), but we have a few healthier and more practical suggestions to cool you off from the inside out and nourish you as well.
Marmite and oxtail soup
Marmite-oxtail soup
We all have a jar of Marmite at home and we all love oxtail – this recipes combines the two perfectly. This dish makes for the perfect family Sunday lunch. Not to mention, it’s a great recipe to cook in bulk and freeze for those lazy weeknights when you have no inspiration for dinner.
Mussel cider pot
Mussel cider pot
What we really love about this recipe is that it can easily be adapted to cook in your potjie on the beach, at the braai – wherever your fancy takes you. And a South African summer just isn’t the same without at least one seafood get-together.
How to infuse water
H2O with a twist
Hydrating and healthy, the humble jug of water has never tasted so good than with it’s infused with fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Brinjal sandwiches with spinach and feta
Brinjal sandwiches with spinach and feta
One unsung hero in the food world is the genius idea of brinjal toasted sarmies. For even more flavour, and a bit of satisfying crunch, coat your brinjal slices in seasoned breadcrumbs before frying. You can thank us later.
Coq au vin
Coq au vin
There is no better dish to serve up to guests than a traditional French coq au vin. Cooking with wine guarantees you’ll have plenty of fun in the kitchen with this one! (We recommend a middle-of-the-road wine – don’t waste your best vintage, but don’t use anything so cheap you wouldn’t drink it on its own.)
Mutton curry bunny chow
Mutton-curry bunny chow
A hollowed-out half loaf of fresh, crusty white bread, a delicious filling of budget-friendly curry, and a beautiful South African day – it’s what casual entertaining is made of.
Reduce sugar intake
Top tips for cutting your sugar intake
By now we know the basics of a healthy lifestyle. Stay active, eat fruit and veg and avoid going too heavy on the processed, sugar-filled treats. What we don’t always realise, is just how many food items have sugar hidden in their ingredients, and what the best ways are to minimise sugar consumption without compromising on flavour.