Sesame & Spice: Baking from the East End to the Middle East by Anne Shooter (HEADLINE, R649) Anne takes us back to her mom’s kitchen and the recipes she grew up with. Think cakes laden with fruit, scented with exotic spices; honey cakes and cheesecakes; raisin-filled biscuits, sticky baklava and macaroons. Anne tackles not only these decadent desserts, but gives us her mom’s flatbread recipe and shares her aubergine and haloumi tart with preserved lemons and mint. One lucky reader will stand a chance to win a copy of Sesame & Spice: Baking from the East End to the Middle East…
From a Springbok leg roast to tips on how to cook Springbok meat, we have a springbok recipe collection for every South African out there. Springbok – proudly…
Recipe by Louis Botma
No one likes to see a flustered host or hostess, out of their breath (and depth). Your guests believe you are a culinary superhero and will accept no…
Lovely as a side or a main for vegetarian guests. You can assemble this dish up to 2 days ahead, store in the fridge and simply roast before serving. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
We couldn’t resist the cuteness of this cookie-dough snowman – and the spicy Christmas ice cream makes for a delightful summer treat for the holidays.
From quiet seaside villages to picturesque inland towns, there is no denying the fact that South Africa puts on a stellar show for holiday makers during the summer months. With the year-end holiday season quickly approaching, it is hard to ignore the infectious festive air that seems ever-present during the last few months of the year. Which leads to the inevitable question – where can one go to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? While the sunny beaches of Cape Town, Durban and St. Francis Bay may seem appealing, South Africa boasts a number of holiday destinations that…
We’re loving this fun and quirky, statement ice-bucket idea for Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebrations! Here’s how to make a berry ice bucket: It’s best to begin…
The most important part of Christmas is spending time with your family. To make sure you’re at the table enjoying the day as much as everyone else is, you’ll need to do a little more planning beforehand. And it all starts on the 14th of December. We’ve put together a 12 day Christmas menu and plan with tips and advice to ensure that you have a stress free Christmas lunch. Scroll down to view the plan or alternatively click on a day below. The perfect Christmas menu Day 12: plan your menu …