Paying tribute to our rainbow nation’s diversity, we asked locals to share memories of their traditional food cultures. This aloe cocktail jellies with a twist of champagne and ithsongwe soil recipe is inspired by the IsiXhosa culture.
Paying tribute to our rainbow nation’s diversity, we asked locals to share memories of their traditional food cultures. This pulled beef brisket with ting-inspired dumplings recipe is inspired…
Malay culture and flavour forever changed our country, bringing to it’s culinary landscape dishes it would simply be bland without. Atchar is a versatile Malayan condiment found in many homes across South Africa. Here the spotlight falls on a sweet and spicy chargrilled pineapple with an interesting twist.
These prawn and basil pesto corn crostinis are inspired by the Ndebele culture in celebration of our rainbow nation’s diversity. A light but flavourful starter or side, they’re perfect…
Peanut, black bean and groundnut chocolate brownies are a delicious dessert inspired by the Xitsonga culture, in celebration of our rainbow nation’s diversity. The rich chocolate goodness is punctuated by the earthiness of the peanuts, creating a delectable square to share. For more Heritage Day recipes, click here.
Not a political or religious statement, a Buddha bowl is a generous, nourishing meal of plant-based goodness – or, as we’ve seen it playfully described on urbandictionary.com,“a bowl…
Chef David Higgs and Gary Kyriacou, shareholder in the South African division of Century 21 real estate agency, have chisselled out a fiery culinary destination in Jozi’s dining scene and pay homage to our national (and natural) pastime of open-flame cooking. This tuna on avocado purée, crispy onions and mixed herb salad is definitely a culinary delight! Here’s why… This tuna dish is a hit with all members of staff who eagerly tells us that this dish is one of their favourites. Fresh tuna is quickly seared on an open grill, neatly placed over a zesty avocado puree and sprinkled with…
Braai Boy Jägermeister burgers offer a quirky twist on a classic meat favourite. These melt-in-your-mouth creations are courtesy of Braai Boy, who insists that there is something heroic…
Dessert at Marble restaurant in Johannesburg is a surprise as Italian meringue mixed with ash is piped onto a plate with pistachio crème, globes of Turkish delight and finished with burnt strawberries and kataifi pastry strands. This crème pistache with ash meringue, burnt strawberries, Turkish delight and kataifi pastry strands recipe is utterly delicious and we cannot wait to go back to try some more desserts at Marble.
These sticky Greek honey-cake golden squares are as magical as their key ingredient. The Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and even the Babylonians couldn’t get enough of this sweet, sticky, golden substance! Made…




