• I adore apples in every shape and form – tart and crunchy, sweet and juicy, fresh, baked, caramelized, stewed – the works. They’re the easiest lunchbox treats, the most convenient quick snack, and the humblest dessert ingredient that never disappoints. Here is my take on the classic apple pie that can take on so many jackets: an apple caramel pecan pie – a fruit-focused pie made with a combination of Dutoit Agri’s Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, steeped in a brown sugar liquid, swirled with caramel treat and pecan nuts, baked in a flaky buttery pastry casing, topped with…

    Flavour your fish curry in any way you please using Durban, Cape Malay or Thai influences.  HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 30 min | SERVES 6 | GLUTEN-FREE  |  QUICK & EASY INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 potatoes, cut into wedges 500 grams white fish fillets, cut into 2.5 cm pieces 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 cinnamon stick 800 grams mild curry cook-in-sauce 200 grams green beans, halved lengthways 750 grams packaged microwave white rice, cooked 45 grams roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped ½ cup chopped coriander  METHOD  HEAT oil in a large pan over…

    Once you’ve tried this ingenious folding technique, you’ll never go back to boring ol’ quesadillas again! INGREDIENTS 6 tortilla wraps ⅓ cup basil pesto 360 grams mozzarella, grated 200 grams baby spinach 2 red peppers, sliced 300 grams mushrooms, sliced and fried 2 Tbsp. butter  METHOD PLACE a wrap on a clean work surface and cut a line from the middle of the wrap down to the bottom edge, creating a flap. VISUALISING the wrap in four quarters, spread one-sixth of the pesto in one quarter and place the mozzarella in the next. Arrange the spinach in the third quarter…

    Snack on these delicious crispy sweet potato fries with a creamy 1000 island dip to keep the hunger pangs at bay during your next braai! Baked to golden perfection, the naturally sweet fries deliver on that satisfying crunch while maintaining a soft, fluffy interior with every bite. Paired with a tangy, creamy 1000 Island dip, it’s perfect as a side, snack, or appetizer, and sure to be a hit for any crowd! ALSO SEE: Loaded fries with cheese sauce and crispy bacon