• Spinach and ricotta lasagne with pine nuts If you’re looking for a vegetarian pasta recipe, this delicious spinach and ricotta lasagne with pine nuts is a must try. SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENT For The Sauce 850 ml milk 50 g butter 50 g plain flour 1 bay leaf 60 g Parmesan, freshly grated salt and freshly milled black pepper For The Lasagne 600 g young leaf spinach knob of butter 225 g ricotta ¼ whole nutmeg, grated 200 g Gorgonzola, crumbled 50 g pine nuts 12 fresh lasagne sheets, weighing about 250g 200 g mozzarella, coarsely grated salt and freshly milled black…

    If you’re looking for a great night out in the quaint coastal town of Kalk Bay, look no further than the Kalk Bay Theatre. This intimate theatre offers a unique experience that combines live performances, delicious food and a cosy ambience that is perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic date. One of the things that make the Kalk Bay Theatre so unique is its commitment to showcasing local talent. The theatre has a residency programme that supports emerging artists, and many of the performances are original works created by South African playwrights, actors and musicians. Picture:…

    Applications for Season 9 of BBC Lifestyle’s Come Dine With Me South Africa close on 9 April 2023. If you’re an enthusiastic home cook with a love of entertaining residing in Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town, why not apply to share your passion with South Africa? View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC Studios Africa (@bbcstudiosafrica) In each episode of Come Dine With Me South Africa, four amateur chefs – over four nights – take turns hosting a dinner party at their home to impress the other three contestants. The best host of the week…

    Rare and exclusive bottles of whisky and tequila, worth hundreds of thousands, sit unopened as collector’s items. Meet Reinhardt Paulsen, the man behind Urban Spirits and a purveyor…

    Spiced beef moussaka Spiced beef moussaka is a wholesome and hearty beef recipe that the whole family will love! Serves: 6 | Prep Time: 30 Minutes | Cooking Time: 1 Hour INGREDIENTS 2tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1kg beef mince 2tbsp ground coriander 3tbsp ground cumin 1 heaped tbsp tomato purée 1tbsp Worcestershire or soy sauce 2 x 400ml cans chopped tomatoes handful pitted green olives, halved 300ml beef stock large handful fresh coriander, chopped 400g peeled potatoes 500ml Greek yogurt 2 free-range egg…

    Halloumi salad A tasty, easy salad recipe to enjoy for a healthy lunch. Serves: 2 | Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Cooking Time: 20 Minutes INGREDIENTS For the salad 300 g asparagus spears, woody ends snapped off 2 courgettes, cut into 1cm thick slices 2 red peppers, roughly chopped 200 g Halloumi cheese, cut into 1cm thick slices 2 tbsp olive oil For the dressing Small bunch flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped ½ shallot, finely chopped 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 orange, juiced and zested 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp tiny…