• With origins dating to Sassanid Persia, mouhalabieh is a much-loved dessert across Lebanon. Similar to flan, the final texture of this milk-based dessert should not be as firm as jelly, but rather more like thick. This Middle Eastern milk pudding is the perfect canvas for bold, fruity flavours. Delicately scented with rose water, the mouhalabieh is both creamy and refreshing, while the apricot coulis adds a tangy sweetness that cuts through the richness. Topped with golden caramelised apples, each bite offers a warm, spiced finish that brings comfort and elegance to the table. It’s a beautifully balanced dessert—light, fragrant, and…

    Our Taiwanese-inspired Mongolian beef with noodles will have you in and out of the kitchen in under 30 minutes, a perfect dinner for busy weeknights! Sweet & sticky with a very mellow hit of chilli, this meal is also delicious served with steamed rice or extra veggies if you prefer. HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 20 min | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 600g beef stir-fry strips ⅓ cup sweet sherry 2 tbsp soy sauce 30ml sweet chilli sauce 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 235g pak…

    As food costs continue to rise and profit margins tighten, South Africa’s restaurant industry is urgently responding and innovating. With food expenses making up as much as 40% of a restaurant’s overhead, reducing waste is no longer just an environmental concern; it’s a business imperative. A quiet revolution is unfolding in kitchens across the country: restaurants are embracing sustainability not only to protect the planet but to stay viable in a competitive market. Food waste remains a pressing issue, with millions of tonnes of edible food ending up in South African landfills annually, much of it from the hospitality sector.…