Creamy, comforting and packed with spring-green goodness, this vegan asparagus and pea risotto is the kind of meal that feels both wholesome and indulgent. Arborio rice slowly simmers in fragrant vegetable stock until rich and velvety, while sweet peas and tender asparagus bring freshness, colour and bite. Finished with a savoury sprinkle of nutritional yeast and dairy-free cheese, it’s a plant-based dinner that delivers all the cosy satisfaction of a classic risotto, minus the dairy drama. Also See: Cauliflower ‘risotto’ with lemon, leeks and mascarpone Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis
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Rich, bubbling and gloriously comforting, this beef lasagne is the kind of midweek dinner that turns an ordinary evening into something worth gathering around the table for. Layers of slow-simmered ragù, silky spinach-speckled béchamel and tender pasta sheets come together under a golden crown of mozzarella and Parmesan for the ultimate oven-baked reward. Yes, it takes a little patience, but the payoff is every forkful of savoury, cheesy goodness. The secret lies in the long-cooked sauce – beef mince gently simmered with vegetables, red wine and tomato until deeply rich and full of flavour. Add a creamy béchamel with a…
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