No eggs? No problem! You can still get that gorgeous golden shine on your pastries with these clever egg-wash substitutes: (milk, aquafaba, butter, etc.) 

But wait, what actually is egg wash?  

Egg wash is made by whisking whole eggs until you form a smooth consistency. The whisked egg (the egg wash) is used to brush the surface of pastries and dough. It also adds colour when baking – resulting in deliciously golden brown and crispy crusts on your baked goods. 

No eggs? Have an egg allergy? No problem, use these substitutes instead:  

Milk or cream  

Got milk? Great, now you can also use it to brown your pastries. David Joachim, author of The Food Substitutions Bible, says that milk is the best substitute for egg wash. According to him, you should use 1 tablespoon for every ¼ cup of egg wash that the recipe needs.   

@cloudykitchen No egg for egg wash? Milk bakes up less shiny but works great as a sub! #bakingtips #breadtok #breadrolls ♬ original sound – childhood charts

Mayonnaise  

Mayonnaise is a handy substitute when you don’t have eggs on hand. If you have an egg allergy then you may not want to try this since mayonnaise is also made of egg, but it’s a lifesaver when you don’t have any egg-wash on hand. Brush it on your dough or pastry, just as you would do with your egg, for a shiny and beautiful bake. The best part? It won’t taste like mayo at all! 

@tasty Mayo Egg Wash! #mayonnaise #eggwash #pie ♬ original sound – Tasty

Aquafaba 

If you’re vegan, you might have had a run-in with this ingredient before. For those not familiar with it, aquafaba is the liquid left over from canned chickpeas. Are you entertaining your vegan friends or found a new interest in plant-based baking? Then aquafaba is the substitute you’re looking for says Kierin Baldwin, a chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education.  

@amandaahlenius “Chickpea water” is actually called aquafaba! The brine contains the same proteins and starches found in eggs. #eggsubstitute #chickpeas #holidaybaking #bakingsubstitutes #recipehacks ♬ original sound – Amanda Ahlenius

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Mayonnaise is an incredible condiment that can fix even the most boring recipe with just one dollop. It adds a tart creaminess to a simple sandwich or traditional coleslaw and pairs well with a variety of delicious flavours from fresh herbs to spicy chillies and everything in between. B-well Original Tangy Mayonnaise is not only a great mayo, but it is also gluten-free and vegan friendly, containing no eggs or dairy. The next time you’re at a loss for what to whip up in the kitchen think about these 5 easy tangy mayo recipes.

1. Crispy grilled cheese

A classic toasted sandwich, oozing with melted cheese, brings back only the best childhood memories. Now you can elevate your toastie game with B-well Original Tangy Mayonnaise. Substitute the butter or margarine on the outside of the bread with a generous spread of mayo to give it a crunchy golden crust and tangy mayo zing.

2. Perfect roast veggies

Roast vegetables make the ideal warm and comforting side dish, especially during these cold months. Cook them perfectly using B-well Original Tangy Mayo to get that lightly-toasted, crispy outside and delightful soft centre. Toss 800 g mixed roasting vegetables with 3 tbsp B-well Original Tangy Mayonnaise. Place on an oven tray, season and roast for 25-30 minutes at 200℃, until cooked through.

3. One-minute chocolate frosting

Making great chocolate icing never needs to be a hassle again. B-well Tangy Mayonnaise can be used to whip up an amazing and delicious dairy-free topping for cakes and cupcakes in just seconds. Whisk ¾ cup B-well Original Tangy Mayonnaise with ½ cup sifted cocoa powder, 2½ cups sifted icing sugar and 1 tbsp vanilla essence. Thin with a little bit of water to reach your desired consistency.

4. Creamy vegan salad dressings

Decadent and creamy salad dressings and sauces are no longer off-limits for those who choose to enjoy a plant-based diet. B-well Original Tangy Mayonnaise can be used to make a variety of easy and versatile vegan dressings that are packed full of flavour.

To make a vegan 1000 Island dressing, mix ½ cup of B-well Tangy Mayo with ¼ cup roasted cashews, ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes, ¼ cup water, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

For a creamy garlic and herb dressing, place ½ cup B-well Tangy Mayo in a blender with a handful of coriander, a handful of parsley, 3 garlic cloves and 1 tsp of salt. Blend until smooth.

5. Easy homemade garlic bread

No weekend braai is complete without a warm, soft garlic bread straight off the coals! This familiar favourite also pairs nicely with soups and stews and can be made at home with just a handful of ingredients. Cut slices into the top of a french loaf, about halfway down, leaving a 2 cm space between each slice. In a separate bowl combine ½ cup B-well Original Tangy Mayonnaise, ¼ cup sliced spring onions, ¼ cup chopped parsley and 4 minced garlic cloves. Spoon the mixture into the slits and wrap the whole loaf in foil. Bake at 180℃ for 20 minutes or place over hot coals for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

Words: Kate Turner
Photography: Pexels

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This traditional Spanish patatas bravas dish has to be one of our favourite budget-friendly and flavour-filled appetisers.

SERVES 8 // COOKING TIME 1 hour 25 min

INGREDIENTS
For the potatoes
1 cup olive oil
5 potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized chunks
For the salsa
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
5 tomatoes, chopped
3 tbsp red-wine vinegar
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp smoked paprika
Black pepper
For the mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juice
½ tsp salt

METHOD
For the potatoes
1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Heat the oil in a roasting tin in the oven for 10 minutes.
3. Add the potatoes to the hot oil and bake for 1 hour, tossing every 15 minutes, until crisp and golden.
For the salsa
1. Blend the onion and garlic using a stick blender. Dry-fry over low heat until the moisture has been cooked out and a thick paste forms.
2. Add the oil to the pan. Turn up the heat and cook until the mixture is golden. Add the sugar and salt.
3. Blend the tomatoes and add them to the pan.
4. Add the red-wine vinegar, tomato paste, paprika and black pepper. Cook for 20 minutes.
For the mayonnaise
1. Combine all the ingredients.
To serve
1. Drizzle the patatas bravas with salsa and mayonnaise. Serve with toothpicks.

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

Add this Spanish chicken and chorizo potjie as your main and you have a full course treat for you and your guests!

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Mayonnaise is a much-loved essential ingredient in almost every SA home. Creamy and delicious, it can be used for anything, and we’re about to prove it to you! You can use B-well’s luxurious Thick & Creamy Mayo for any one of these tips, tricks or recipes

1. RECYCLE & REUSE

Mayo is great for removing labels and the residue of label glue from plastic and glass containers, whether it’s a pickle jar or a coffee tin. We love repurposing these to help keep ingredients organised in the kitchen. Pull off as much of the label or sticker as you can, and rub a thick layer of mayonnaise over whatever’s left. Allow to sit for a few minutes before buffing off with a coarse cloth.

2. PERFECT CHICKEN STRIPS

Mayonnaise isn’t just the ideal dipping sauce for your chicken strips. Coating your chicken in mayo before rolling it in breadcrumbs and frying will help the crumbs stick fast to the meat, making it even crunchier. The oil in the mayonnaise also helps to prevent the chicken from drying out while it’s cooking. Delicious!

3. SHINE ON

Finger marks and smudges on stainless steel appliances or kitchenware can be frustrating, but a jar of mayonnaise and a soft dusting cloth are here to save the day. Smear a small amount of mayo on your cloth and use it to shine your stainless steel goods to restore them to their former glory.

4. STUCK ON YOU

Come rain or shine, winter or summer, South Africans will braai. But if there’s one thing that can dampen the spirits, it’s half of your gorgeous piece of fresh fish sticking to the braai grid when you try to burn it. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise onto your fish before popping it on the braai. It will prevent the skin from sticking and will add some extra secret flavour.

5. BUBBLEGUM DISASTERS

If you have little ones at home, you have probably had to deal with gum stuck in their hair or in your carpets or even a fluffy jersey. Massage a dollop of two of mayonnaise into the gum and the surrounding area, and it will work its magic in just a couple of minutes. The oil will help to loosen the gum and you’ll be able to pull it away with ease.

6. THE EASIEST CHOCOLATE CAKE

Although it may sound like a strange thing to do, replacing the oil and eggs in a chocolate cake with mayonnaise will help you to bake the best moist chocolate cake ever. The oil in the mayo allows for a rich texture and the tanginess brings out the natural sweetness of the chocolate.

B-well’s Rich & Creamy Mayo is dairy- and gluten-free and vegan, so this is an amazing swap to the perfect slice a possibility for a range of dietary requirements.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1½ tsp baking powder
⅓ cup cocoa powder
Pinch salt
1 cup B-well Thick & Creamy Mayo
1 cup water
1 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180℃. Grease a 23 cm square baking tin.
2. Sift all the dry ingredients together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the mayo, water and vanilla together.
4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
5. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through.
6. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Top with your favourite icing.

Be a part of the #BWELLTasteOff on the B-WELL Foods Facebook page and stand a chance to WIN a B-well Mayo Hamper! They want to hear from YOU!

1. Find us on Facebook @B-WELLfoods
2. Tag #BwellTasteOff and tell us what you think of B-well Mayo.
3. Take the challenge! Post an image, video or comment about how much you love it! Make sure to use the hashtag!

You can also send them a WhatsApp on 060 582 3678 with your images, videos and voice notes!

Ts&Cs apply

Words: Kate Turner
Photography: Courtesy images; Pexels

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Taking a dish from decent to delicious comes down to a delectable sauce. Creamy, tangy and a South African staple, mayonnaise is a real secret weapon in the kitchen. Delicious on its own or jazzed up a bit, we love everything about B-well’s mayo range. Here are four flavoured mayonnaise recipes that can take your top dishes to the next level.

All you need to do is add a few extras to ¼ cup of your favourite B-well Mayo, seasoning to taste as you go. Their range includes Olive & Canola, Reduced Oil, Original Tangy, and Thick & Creamy. All of these products are vegan-friendly, naturally gluten-free, high in omega-3, low in saturated fats and cholesterol-free.

1. PESTO MAYO

Fold 1-2 tbsp pesto into ¼ cup into B-well’s Olive & Canola Mayo. You will never have a boring sandwich ever again with this spread, especially if you reach for the red pepper pesto. Make a little extra and store it in a tightly-sealed jar in the fridge – it will last for ages and give you a healthy snack in minutes!

SPICY WASABI MAYO

Whisk 1 tsp wasabi paste into ½ tsp water with a fork. Then fold it through ¼ cup B-well Thick & Creamy Mayo. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkling of lime zest. Take fish tacos to a whole new level of fusion food with this mouth-watering kick.

THE BEST BURGER MAYO

Add ¼ cup tomato sauce and ¼ cup fiery mustard to your ¼ cup of B-well Reduced Oil Mayo. Then gently stir through some finely chopped gherkins. Smear it over a grilled burger patty and serve it in a lettuce cup to make it even healthier. To elevate your sauce even more, you can add an optional sneaky tbsp of whisky (adults only).

HONEY-MUSTARD MAYO

A flavour combo that can never go wrong! Simply combine 1-2 tbsp mustard (make it as hot as you like), 1-2 tsp honey and ¼ cup Original Tangy Mayo. For a looser consistency perfect for drizzling, whisk through a squeeze of lemon juice. This makes a divine overnight chicken marinade, salad dressing or party dip.

Be a part of the #BWELLTasteOff on the B-WELL Foods Facebook page and stand a chance to WIN a B-well Mayo Hamper! We want to hear from YOU!

1. Find us on Facebook @B-WELLfoods
2. Tag #BwellTasteOff and tell us what you think of our B-well Mayo.
3. Take the challenge! Post an image, video or comment about how much you love it! Make sure to use the hashtag!

You can also send us a WhatsApp on 060 582 3678 with your images, videos and voice notes!

T&Cs apply

By: Robyn Simpson
Photography: Courtesy images, Unsplash

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Pap is a staple favourite we simply couldn’t do without, so why not spice up your dish with these deep-fried pap chips and curry mayo?

SERVES 2 // COOKING TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS
2 cups cooked pap + to coat
Vegetable oil, to deep-fry
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp curry powder

METHOD
1. Spread out pap about 3 cm thick on a baking tray. Place in the fridge until set.
2. Cut into fingers, then coat in uncooked pap and fry until crisp.
3. Mix the mayonnaise and curry powder. Serve with the pap chips.

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Kendall-Leigh Nash // HMimages.co.za

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