What could be better than an old-fashioned burger and shake combo? We put a delicious spin on these phyllo cheeseburgers and spiked shakes, one we know you’ll love!

SERVES 4  // COOKING TIME 1 hour

For the phyllo cheeseburgers

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
Salt and black pepper
4 beef burger patties
500 g phyllo pastry
¼ cup melted butter
125 g mozzarella, sliced
1 egg, whisked
2 tbsp sesame seeds

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion until soft. Add vinegar, sugar and seasoning. Fry until onion is golden and caramelised.
3. Cook the burger patties until done to your liking.
4. Layer 2 sheets of phyllo pastry, brushing butter in between. Fold in half. Place a slice of cheese, a burger patty and some onions on top.
5. Fold short sides of the pastry up along the sides of the patty. Fold in one of the long sides. Continue folding the long sides in the same direction until the burger is neatly wrapped up.
6. Brush the burgers with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Arrange on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crispy.

For the spiked shakes

INGREDIENTS
2 cups vanilla ice cream
2 cups ice
1 cup milk
¼ cup whisky
1 tsp vanilla essence
3 tbsp crunchy peanut butter

METHOD
1. Blitz together all ingredients, except the peanut butter, until mixture is smooth.
2. Add peanut butter and pulse until just combined. Pour into glasses and serve.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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Forget grilled marshmallows, we’ve taken braai desserts to a whole new level of deliciousness with these braaied berry shakes! Give it a try at your next braai.

MAKES 8 // COOKING TIME 30 min

INGREDIENTS
2 cups mixed berries
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
½ cup sugar
1 tub vanilla ice cream
Handful mint

METHOD
1. Heat your potjie (or a braaiproof pot) over medium coals. Add the berries, lemon juice and zest, and sugar.
2. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the berries are soft and the syrup is sticky.
3. Divide the berries between 8 tall glasses and spoon the ice cream on top. The hot berries will melt the ice cream to create a thick milkshake consistency.
4. Top with fresh mint and serve. Add a shot of vodka for an adult version.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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Start your day with a healthy dose of green with these loaded avo shakes! A take on the Brazilian ‘vitamina de abacate’, it has a lovely sweet and creamy texture.

SERVES 2 // COOKING TIME 10 min

INGREDIENTS
2 bananas, sliced and frozen
1 avo, sliced and frozen
1½ cups milk
1 cup spinach
½ cup ice
¼ cup oat bran
½ tsp vanilla essence

METHOD
1. Blend all the ingredients until thick and smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

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Whether you’re lactose intolerant, going dairy-free or just can’t resist this beautiful recipe, you won’t miss the milk in this decadent banana split health shake.

SERVES 2 // COOKING TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS
2 large bananas, peeled and frozen overnight
2 tbsp cacao powder
1 tbsp nut butter
¼ cup dairy-free milk of choice
½ tsp vanilla essence
Dates or xylitol, to taste, optional
For the coconut whipped cream
1 tin coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
1 tsp honey
To serve
1 ripe banana, peeled
1 tbsp coconut flakes, toasted
1 tbsp cacao nibs

METHOD
1. Place the frozen bananas, cacao powder, nut butter and milk in a blender and blend until thick and creamy. Add vanilla, with more milk to adjust to your desired thickness. Add dates or xylitol for added sweetness. Blend.
2. Store the smoothie jug in the freezer.
For the coconut whipped cream
1. Scoop the thick coconut cream into a bowl, leaving the water behind.
2. Whip with the honey until light and fluffy.
To serve
1. Cut the ripe banana lengthways into 4 slices.
2. Place 2 banana slices into 2 serving glasses and press with a spoon to adhere to the sides.
3. Pour the smoothie into the glasses and top with coconut whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes and cacao nibs.

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