Have you ever noticed how much brighter and more delicious a strawberry grown in a friend’s garden is when compared with the ones you can buy in the supermarket? It’s well-known that fruits and vegetables that are grown and naturally ripened in season are full of flavour and far more nutrient dense than those out of season. On top of flavour and nutritional value, seasonal produce is generally cheaper and better for the environment. Since seasonal fruits and veggies are easier to source locally, they require far less transport to make it to you. This cuts down on both carbon…
Roasted beetroot with walnut crumble From sides and light meals to pure comfort dinners, we’ve made beetroot the star of the show with this Roasted beetroot with walnut…
Fish provencal with herbed tomatoes Want to enjoy some comfort food without the guilt? This low carb Fish provencal with herbed tomatoes recipes are just for you! TOTAL TIME 35 min| SERVES 4| Dairy Free| Gluten Free |Low Carb| Low Sugar INGRDIENTS 300 g Brussels sprouts, halved ⅓ cup Oil 4 x 150g Firm white fish fillets 2 Zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways 250 g Cherry tomatoes 1 ½ tbsp Coarsely chopped fresh parsley 1 ½ tbsp Coarsely chopped fresh dill METHOD BOIL, steam or microwave Brussels sprouts until just tender; drain. HEAT 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Season fish…
Pecan & Date cake TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes | SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 250g butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups caster sugar…
End of the Month Egg & Pasta Pie When there is more month than money left, eggs are the perfect answer for a budget meal. Use any leftover roast veggies, stir fry, roast chicken, or cooked meat. Frozen vegetables can be substituted for the roast vegetables. HANDS-ON TIME 10 minutes | TOTAL TIME 1 hour | SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 250 g (1 ½ cups) macaroni 30 ml (2 tbsp.) chopped fresh basil or parsley 400 g (2 cups) leftover roast vegetables, (roast pumpkin, onion, carrot, sweet potato), diced 50 g (1/3 cup) frozen peas Salt and pepper to taste eggs 185…
What exactly is tahini? You might know it as one of the key ingredients in hummus or baba ghanoush, but not actually know what it is or how…
There is no surprise why this proudly South African cookbook made the Best Sellers list – and has been shortlisted for the 2022 Adult Non Fiction list at the SA Book Awards! Hosting with the Lazy Makoti is a locally written cookbook by trained chef, award-winning author and all-round fun-loving and vibrant woman, Mogau Seshoene. From the moment you open this book you are greeted by kind and loving words from people that have worked with her and whom she has encountered on her journey. This definitely sets the mood for the book as a cookbook for the people. The…
Baby marrow corn loaf PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 2 hours | MAKES 1 Low Sugar, Vegetarian INGREDIENTS 1 baby marrow (120g) 2 cups…
Herbs are easy to grow, and drying them yourself can save you loads of money in the spice aisle. Never buy bottled herbs again with these tips on how to dry them at home. Preparation Herbs that you want to dry should be picked before flowers develop. The damaged leaves should be removed and the herbs should be thoroughly washed before being dried. Herbs such as sage and mint have large leaves and should generally be removed from their stalks, whereas small and delicate herbs like thyme and fennel can be left on the stalks until they have been…
With the ever-increasing price of groceries and the growing concern about the state of the environment, there are more reasons than ever to consider cutting down on the…