• From managing food waste to prepping more efficiently, these are our top kitchen tricks. WORDS BY KIRSTY BUCHANAN How to make pineapple flowers Preheat the oven to 95°C. Cut the ends off a large pineapple and slice off the tough skin. Using the potato eye remover on a vegetable peeler, remove the brown eyes from the pineapple. Slice pineapple into very thin discs using a mandoline or sharp knife. Pat slices dry with paper towel. Space slices evenly on a wire rack placed in a baking tray. Dry out in the oven for 2-3 hours, turning a few times, until…

    Lamb rataouille with pesto dressing Not your typical ratatouille, but once you try our spin on it- Lamb rataouille with pesto dressing recipe, you wont look back . These fresh and vibrant ingredients ,make the perfect dish for entertaining and just a breeze to make. SERVES 4| TOTAL TIME 1 hour | Healthy | Gluten-free |Dairy-free INGREDIENTS 5 baby brinjals, thickly sliced lengthways 1 baby marrow, thickly sliced  lengthways 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeds removed 1 yellow pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeds removed 250 grams cherry truss tomatoes 1 bulb garlic,…

    You’ve likely seen pictures of avocado roses on the internet – and if you haven’t yet, they’re bound to pop onto your radar soon! They look exquisite and impressive, but are deceptively easy to make. Here’s how… Here’s how to make avocado roses STEP 1: Cut an avocado in half, and remove the pit and skin and discard. Don’t use an avocado that’s overripe – it should be just perfectly ripe. If it’s too ripe you’ll end up with a mushy mess. STEP 2: Place one half of the avocado, cut-side down, on a chopping board and slice thinly widthways. Slicing…

    From locally inspired seasonings to exotic blends, the versatile seasonings from Cape Herb & Spice give you the opportunity to broaden your culinary horizons, and elevate the flavour of all your foodie favourites.  Thanks to the expertly sourced flavour combinations, it’s never been easier to do food your way and turn your kitchen into a culinary destination.  Have you tried the Cape Herb & Spice RUBS yet? They are packaged in fully recyclable tins and have a convenient shaker top that offers an easy way to take everyday meals to new planes of deliciousness with no bulking agents or nasty…

    Eskorts Bacon Benedict Try Eskorts Bacon Benedict recipeUse bacon instead of ham for this delectable, indulgent breakfast or brunch dish that is sure to make you love the mornings again. INGREDIENTS: HOLLANDAISE  SAUCE 6 egg yolks 125ml (½ cup) butter juice of one lemon 15ml (1 tbsp) hot water pinch of salt 5ml (½ tsp) black pepper EGGS BENEDICT  200g Eskort Shoulder Bacon 4 English muffins 8 poached eggs 5g sage 45ml (3 tbsp) butter salt and pepper, to taste METHOD HOLLANDAISE  SAUCE PREPARE a double-boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. The bowl…