One can never have too many quick & easy pasta recipes in their repertoire! This green Thai olive pesto pasta is one to add – it requires minimal effort but delivers on both flavour and texture. Prepare this recipe with any of your favourite pasta shapes. Any leftovers can be enjoyed cold the next day, like a pasta salad. Green Thai Olive Pesto Pasta SERVES 4 – 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 50g cashew nuts 500g fresh fettuccine pasta 1 packet pitted green olives, halved 1 cup Buffet Olives Green Thai Olive Pesto Lime zest Bunch of coriander,…
A fun twist on a cheeseburger! Biting into these homemade patties will reveal a gooey cheesy core. Assemble your cheese-stuffed burgers with plenty of tomato jam and watercress…
This one-pan Mediterranean hake with basmati rice and olive tapenade is a quick and effortless meal perfect for busy weeknights. Bonus: it saves you from having to wash up a pile of dishes at the end of the cook! This recipe uses hake, but you can use any other firm white fish fillets that are available. One-Pan Basmati & Mediterranean Hake with Olive Tapenade SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 220g basmati rice 4 tbsp Buffet Olives Tapenade 600ml water 500g frozen hake 400g cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 – 2 green chillies, chopped…
Infusing oils is a brilliant way to add layers of flavour to your favourite dishes. And they’re easy peasy to make! Simply heat together a vibrant combo of…
Do you ever find yourself ready to decorate a freshly baked cake, only to realise that you have no piping bags on hand? All you need is some baking paper to make your own piping bag, pretty cakes are a few folds away! Cut out a triangle 1. Cut out a square of baking paper from your baking paper roll. (Make a square by holding the corner edge of the paper – still attached to the roll – and fold it upwards onto the rest of the paper to the opposite side. Press down on the paper to fold, then…
Try your hand at making these homemade nut milks from scratch. Nut milks are completely vegan (i.e free from any animal products). They blend up into a delicious,…
If you’re looking for a perfect meaty main then we have a great lamb ribs recipe for you to try ! We added pear to the slaw for a subtle flavour that works perfectly against the richness of the meat. Bulk this dish up by serving with roasted potatoes or a pilaf linked at the bottom of this recipe! HANDS-ON TIME 15 min TOTAL TIME 45 min SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS Pear slaw 400 grams shredded coleslaw mix 1 pear thinly sliced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp apple-cider vinegar 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground pepper Ribs…
We chatted to South African chef, food stylist, author and photographer Katelyn Allegra, phenomenon behind the business and brand The KateTin, and author of award winning cookbook Chocolate.…
Looking for a delicious lunch to enjoy on a sunny picnic with the family? These open charcuterie sandwiches have got it all! A mixture of creamy cheeses, salty charcuterie, zingy olives, fresh cherries and herbs, and a generous drizzle of honey to finish. Prep and pack all the toppings beforehand and get everyone to construct their own sammies. Swap out the cherries and honey for preserved green figs, or add a layer of basil pesto. There are so many delicious combos to try! Open charcuterie sandwiches HANDS-ON TIME 15 min | TOTAL TIME 25 min | MAKES 4–6 QUICK & EASY…
Known as James Bond’s signature drink, we’ve given the martini a modern twist with a fragrant basil-infused syrup. The syrup can be prepared in advance and stored in…