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Healthy comfort foods

Keeping comfort foods healthy with no compromise on taste

Post published:December 10, 2016

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.

Beetroot and sweet potato soup

Beetroot and sweet-potato soup

Post published:December 9, 2016

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.

Bean and cauliflower breyani

Post published:December 9, 2016

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.

Stuffed butternuts

Post published:December 9, 2016

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!

3 healthy cocktails

3 healthy cocktails to enjoy this festive season

Post published:December 6, 2016

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.

Chicken and white bean chilli

Post published:December 5, 2016

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

Chicken pilaf

Post published:December 3, 2016

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.

Olive oil tasting

How to host an olive oil tasting party

Post published:December 1, 2016

Treat your friend to a new experience this festive season with an olive oil tasting.

Heart-healthy braaied sardines

Post published:November 30, 2016

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!

Wellness Wednesday: Cook yourself healthy with Imbo lentils

Post published:November 30, 2016

The school holidays are nearing, your annual leave is just around the corner, and with the festive season in full swing who doesn’t want a homemade biscuit or two to share in the name of love, family and cosy celebration? Come January, grandma’s Christmas cookies might have overstayed their welcome leaving your jeans just a little tighter than they were last month. Enter Imbo lentils; the nutritious, healthy answer to your holiday eating woes.