• Instead of the buttery, sugary traditional mince pies we all love, try these fruity, nutty little delights that taste just like Christmas! Spiced apple, almond and cranberry mince pies not only taste amazing, they’re also vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free! The pastry is chewy and delicious – it’s an excellent recipe to have at hand and use in other bakes. Although not lower in energy or fat than the original version, this recipe is packed with goodness from the nuts, apples and dried fruit. You can get ahead by making the pastry and mince up to three days ahead, storing in the…

    Glam up traditional trifle this Christmas – instead of the standard version, try our twist on the original: the chocolate brownie, fudge, Ferrero Rocher and Marsala wine-laced raspberry showstopper (which happens to be super-simple to prepare and requires no planning ahead!) Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photography by Dylan Swart  ALSO TRY THESE RECIPES: Spiced apple, almond and cranberry mince pies White chocolate and ginger baked cheesecake with caramel and golden berries Festive strawberry trifle Show-stopping stars and floating berries trifle

    Why should Rover miss out on all the beta-carotenes in orange veggies? These quick and easy treats are fab for our furry friends and the recipe welcomes substitutions – so, butternut or orange sweet potato can both be used, either in place of, or in conjunction with, the carrots.  Recipe and styling by Taryne Jakobi Photographs by Dylan Swart 

    LANCEWOOD®, the number one cheese brand in SA*, has launched an exciting new product set to take lunchboxes by storm. The delicious Cheddar and Sweetmilk full cream cheese spreads, available in convenient tubs, are a taste-bud sensation. Moms are always on the lookout for new lunchbox inspiration for their children, and these mouth-watering LANCEWOOD® cheese spreads provide just the right ingredients to take any sandwich from dull to delicious. Made with real A-grade cheese and butter, the great tasting, creamy spreads are also preservative free. In fact, they’re so cheesy, you will find them in the cheese fridge! WIN! One…