• This Heritage Month, food lovers in the Cape have a unique opportunity to experience the culinary brilliance of two of SA’s top chefs. Chef of the Year Johannes Richter joins acclaimed Chef Sebastian Stehr on 6 September at the Eat Out Two-Star beyond Restaurant on Buitenverwachting Wine Estate, in Constantia, for a one-night only collab. Both chefs share a passion for highlighting indigenous ingredients and sustainable cooking. It’s always fantastic to cook with someone who shares an ethos or vision. Sebastian and I are certainly on the same page when it comes to both cooking philosophy and sustainability, and I…

    Fermented foods are no newbie to the world of food. They’ve been part of traditional diets for centuries, offering a range of benefits, from better digestion to a stronger immune system. But if the thought of sauerkraut or kimchi doesn’t excite you, don’t worry. There’s a whole world filled with tangy, probiotic-rich options that can easily fit into your meals without feeling like a chore. Why fermented foods? Fermentation is mainly used to preserve foods, especially when our ancestors didn’t have refrigerators or freezers. By combining foods, like cabbage, with seasonings and a food source, like starch or sugars, living…

    Indulge in the aromatic delight of Lamb Biryani, a sumptuous fusion of tender meat, fragrant rice, and a medley of spices. Follow these steps to create this South…

    Disaster strikes. You’ve been cooking for over 30 minutes now, almost ready for the finishing touches on your dish. Your dinner guests are waiting. You dive in for a taste, only to be hit with one overpowering flavour: salt. We’ve all been there. One moment, you’re happily cooking along, and the next, your dish is a sodium bomb (or worse, the salt shaker lid falls off mid-shake). Luckily, you’re not the first cook to face this. There are tried-and-true tricks that can help you salvage your dish and your dinner party. Try these 5 easy fixes for overly salty food…

    Quick and packed with flavour, this Chicken Yaki Udon is the perfect midweek dinner that feels like a treat. Juicy strips of chicken are tossed in a tangy-sweet…

    Sometimes a recipe calls for just half a tin or a spoonful of coconut milk, and you’re stuck with the rest. Instead of instinctively shoving it into the fridge, just for it to go off a couple of days later, reduce your potential food waste by freezing it! Here’s how. Can you freeze coconut milk? Absolutely! Freezing coconut milk is one of the best ways to store any remaining amounts after opening the can or carton. You can freeze it in smaller quantities, which are more useful to use in smoothies, sauces, curries, and more. The ice cube method Ice…

    Who doesn’t love a good, comforting gnocchi? And when you add in some triple cheesiness and create three-cheese gnocchi, you’ve got a winner. This is the perfect dish…