• Where there’s smoke, there doesn’t have to be fire – not when, with a few drops of liquid smoke, you can have smoky ribs that didn’t take hours to prepare. Liquid smoke is a flavouring fluid that provides the smokiness produced by hot or cold smoking methods, without actually requiring you to smoke anything. But what exactly is it made of? Wet hickory-, beech- or apple wood chips are placed in a large oven. The wood is heated to a slow smoulder, and the smoke it releases is condensed and rapidly cooled to form a liquid. This smoky water is…

    For this recipe, you will need: potatoes, store-bought Bolognese sauce, Cheddar and crème fraîche Serves 4 EASY 1 hr Boil 4 large potatoes in a pot of salted water over high heat until the potatoes are tender and cooked through, about 50 minutes. Cut a deep cross into each potato, squeezing the base gently to open the cut. Spoon 375ml (1½ cups) store-bought Bolognese sauce over each potato. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar. Place the potatoes under a very hot grill until the cheese has melted, about 6 minutes. Be sure to keep an eye on the potatoes as the toppings…

    It’s official: World Cup fever has arrived! We’ve waited a long four years for this moment and we can now rejoice and unapologetically spend more time in front of the TV – and less time, well…taking out the trash. Sorry, babe! Every South African knows that a get-together with loved ones is not a get together without the food we love…If you’re hosting the game or are taking a few snacks over to a friend’s house, put these ideas on the menu! Boerie rolls Even the fussiest of eaters just love a juicy boerie roll in front of the TV.…