• Often an unsung hero, the humble potato is an incredibly versatile vegetable and the simplicity of this dish helps it shine. INGREDIENTS 500 grams baby potatoes 1⁄4 cup olive oil 1  tbsp salt 2  tsp black pepper 6 thyme sprigs METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. PARBOIL potatoes until tender, drain and place on your prepared baking tray. Smash with the back of a glass and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and thyme. BAKE for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy, serve immediately TIP: For crispy edges, preheat your…

    An ode to summer, these nectarine roses are easy to make and look impressive. Nectarine roses recipe: INGREDIENTS 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 7-8 ripe nectarines, thinly…

    Time to try something new! With Woolies’ passion for innovation, there’s always something new and exciting on the shelves. From dairy to mocktails, this round of newness has some great products for you to experience. DAIRY: A new option to the dairy list is the Woolworths goat milk dairy range. Made from locally sourced goat’s milk, choose from Full Cream Goat’s Milk, Goat’s Milk Cheddar, Chevre Roue cheese or Full Cream Goat’s Milk Plain Yoghurt. BEVERAGES: For something refreshing, try Woolies’ non-alcoholic flavoured drinks. With no added preservatives or azo dyes, these are carefully crafted to suit any occasion. Enjoy…

    By Karen Hart Makes about 5 jars of 250g each Ingredients: 5 plump garlic cloves1 x 10cm piece of fresh ginger2 green chilies, deseeded and chopped1kg Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped5 – 6 medium sized onions, chopped500g red plums, stoned and chopped1½ cups apple cider vinegar1½ cups granulated sugar1 Tbsp salt2 tsp chopped fresh sage Method: Put all the ingredients, except the sage, in a large saucepan or preserving pan and bring to the boil.  Stir frequently until all the sugar has dissolved.  Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 40 – 60 minutes until…

    This DIY Hazelnut Spread only contains 5 ingredients! Made with real, natural ingredients, this DIY hazelnut spread will soon become your go-to spread.  With a slightly chunkier texture…

    10 things you need to know about MasterChef SA season 4 1. It’s a shift from the traditional reality TV broadcast mode From Monday 28 February, MasterChef SA season 4 will be broadcast four times a week (Mon-Thu) – a move away from the traditional reality TV model of broadcasting an episode a week. This is a first for a local reality show. 2. … but the format is the perfect MasterChef recipe you know and love As an international show with a detailed series bible that needs to be followed religiously,MasterChef SA will work in the same way as…

    Author and speaker, Nicky Rowbotham is a woman on a mission. Her aim? To help people create an amazing flow of energy that allows them to live their best lives. And I am happy to report that she is fulfilling this mission and a whole lot more! Her book, 7 Steps to Finding Flow is not just another self-help book. Instead, it helps to “flip the script on stress” while imparting must-have knowledge that everyone can benefit from. How do I know this? Because it helped me to step back and take note of the things that were causing me…