• This baby capsicum salad is a light and crunchy addition to any meal, or even enjoyed on its own. We added bocconcini, which are small Italian mozzarella balls  “little bites”. These are perfect for a salad as they add an element of protein to the dish without minimising the crunch of the other ingredients, and keep the salad meat free for a perfect vegetarian dish. Baby capsicum salad HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 30 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ¼ cup olive oil 2 medium red onions, cut into thick wedges 350 grams sweet mini bell capsicums, halved,…

    Deliciously simple, this roasted artichokes burrata with Sicilian dressing requires minimal time for a maximum pay-off! Roasted artichokes burrata HANDS-ON TIME 10 min | TOTAL TIME 35 min | SERVES 6 VEGETARIAN | GLUTEN-FREE INGREDIENTS 3 x 280 gram jars marinated artichokes Sicilian dressing 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped 5ml finely grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp. lemon juice To serve 50 grams bottled caper berries, drained, some cut in half 3 burrata 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200°C. DRAIN artichokes, reserving the oil. Place artichokes on an oven tray and season to taste. Roast until golden, about…

    When it comes to chocolate, enough is never enough! Whether you enjoy your chocolate by the block or slab, our collection of chocolate recipes will be sure to satisfy your craving. Ranging from rich ganache tarts and cakes, to bubbly mousse and molten lava puddings, there’s a recipe here for everyone! 1. Double chocolate mousse cakes With four different layers of chocolate, these rich double chocolate mousse cakes are the ultimate treat for chocolate-fanatics. 2. White chocolate shards with sumac, orange and salted almonds Studded with sumac, orange and salted almonds, these white chocolate shards are the ideal sweet-and-savoury…

    Did you know that your daily cup of coffee can get you over the winter blues? Coffee, over the decades, has moved from being a simple drink to an entire occasion. With invitations being sent out daily by friends, potential partners and even business colleagues to meet for a cuppa, no longer is it the early morning and after dinner drink it once was. As the weather gets colder these invitations may become fewer, but that’s no reason to stop enjoying your cuppa, as there are additional benefits to savouring it this winter. Winter blues “During winter, drinking coffee can…

    We visited Kleinsky’s Delicatessen, a feel good cafe in Cape Town serving up bagels of flavour (Stand a chance to win a R2000 Kleinsky’s hamper below!) As I step into a crowded Kleinsky’s Delicatessen, I see that I have found myself unknowingly in their midweek lunchtime rush. Despite this, I am tended to in no time and led to my table. A steady stream of customers flows in and out of the store, hungry to grab a taste of Cape Town’s most delicious bagels and coffee. Kleinsky’s Delicatessen is located on the notoriously busy Regent street, but stands out…