Summer is officially here in all its balmy glory! With it comes beach days and plenty of skin-baring outfits that have many of us worried about those extra brownie(s) we scoffed down during winter. From there, the simple click of a button will open up a plethora of trendy diets and ‘foolproof’ weight-loss tricks to get your bod summer-ready in no time. Here’s why it’s not even worth your time.
Whether it’s the nostalgic feeling of dipping a home-made rusk into a cup of sweet tea or the comfort of digging into a bowl of cheesy nachos after a tough day, we all have that one, two (maybe more like 5..) treats that we can’t see bidding farewell in pursuit of better health. The good news is that we can still have all those slightly less healthy foods by boosting them with healthful swaps while keeping our favourite flavours in tact.
It may seem strange, but these two roots when paired are a match made in heaven. This soup is wonderfully easy, with a complex taste that will have your guests wondering how long you spent slaving away over it! In fact, it’s perfect on all fronts: easy on the pocket and just as good served chilled on a boiling summer day as it is piping hot in winter.
Vegetarians and meat-lovers alike will be clamouring for seconds when you place a bowl of this breyani in front of them. It’s fragrantly spicy and garnished with almonds, chilli and coriander.
Whether you are looking for a colourful and impressive starter at this weekend’s braai or just love a good, hearty vegetarian dinner, our stuffed butternuts are for you, not to mention budget-friendly!
You might have tidied up your diet, but the festive season is still in full swing. Make sure you’re not missing out on all the fun with these delicious – but healthy! – cocktails.
Take 25 minutes of your afternoon to prep this dish, leave it to do its thing on the heat for an hour, and you will have a delicious dinner on the table with minimal effort
We are back with another tasty, effortless and totally budget-friendly recipe. You can buy a pack of chicken pieces to make this, but our chicken pilaf requires a whole bird, so we recommend you buy a whole chicken and break it down yourself to save even more.
Treat your friend to a new experience this festive season with an olive oil tasting.
Ever had one of these fishy guys on the braai before? ‘Braai little fish over very hot coals, very quickly,’ says Ron Pocock, owner of Freshline Fisheries in Knysna. ‘The bones are small and soft enough to eat - and full of calcium!’ And what makes this dish even better? Sardines are an eco-friendly option!