Brisket stew with mashed potatoes

  • Post published:May 28, 2017

Delicious hot off the stove and even better when reheated the next day, our brisket stew is the comfort meal you need this winter. It’s also an amazing freezer option, so spend some time over a weekend making a big batch, and then you have dinner for a night when you really don’t feel like cooking.

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Buttermilk rusks

  • Post published:May 27, 2017

Every South African should be able to whip out a batch of these whenever the craving arises. Especially since we have been making buttermilk rusks since the 17th century as a way of preserving bread.

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French onion soup

  • Post published:May 26, 2017

Every home cook needs this ridiculously easy classic in their repertoire. The trick to that timeless earthy flavour is to cook your onions on a very low heat, slowly. This may take some time, but it will be worth it. Make sure they get some nice dark colour, just short of burning, for a perfectly rich French onion soup.

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5 ways with hot chocolate

  • Post published:May 24, 2017

Simple and comforting or souped-up and indulgent, there’s nothing quite like a mug of proper hot chocolate. By ‘proper’, we mean made the old-fashioned way: Real chocolate stirred into hot milk until it melts, creating a thick, rich, creamy cup of happiness. Sugar and other flavourings might be added – with no powdered milk in sight.

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Tandoori chicken pizza

  • Post published:May 23, 2017

Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with same-old, same-old pizza toppings, we can’t keep our creativity contained. So we spiced things up and created this flavour-packed tandoori chicken pizza.

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Roxy’s mulled wine

  • Post published:May 19, 2017

They knew how to winter back in the good old days and our online manager, Roxy, developed this medieval mulled wine and it has been enjoyed on many a wintry weekend evening in her home. So grab your favourite bottle of red, some vitamin C-packed citrus and your spices, and you’re good to go.

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