• Classic Margarita A classic cocktail, originally from Mexico, it’s most sublime when made with freshly squeezed lime juice (not lemon), Cointreau (not any other orange liqueur) and served cold, never frozen. SERVES 2  INGREDIENTS salt, to taste 100ml tequila 50ml Cointreau juice of 2 freshly squeezed limes 4 ice cubes METHOD SKIM the rim of the glass with a quarter of lime (or dipping it into a shallow saucer of water), then lightly dipping the rim into a saucer of salt. Wait a few minutes before using the glasses, to allow the salt to dry. IN a cocktail…

    The Festival of Fire is Cape Town’s hottest chilli festival and the ultimate event for spicy food lovers. Whether you prefer your chilli mild or fiery hot, the chilli festival has just the right level of spiciness for everyone. The festival offers the perfect day out for the whole family with a variety of delectable food stalls and endless entertainment. Picture: Festival of Fire / Facebook Here’s what you can expect on the day: A variety of chilli-based products you can buy from local vendors Chilli seeds and solutions to grow your own chilli Food trucks offering up their own…

    Cauliflower couscous salad Perfectly balanced salad. PREP TIME 25 min | COOK TIME 5 min | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS Cauliflower couscous 1 kg cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tsp sea salt flakes 300 g frozen peas 300 g snow peas 1 cup mint leaves, chopped  1 cup coriander leaves, chopped coarsely 1 cup parsley, chopped, plus extra to serve ⅓ cup pistachios, chopped  1 tsp finely grated lemon zest  2 tbsp lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil 4 boiled Mint yoghurt sauce ½ cup greek/plain yoghurt 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp lemon juice METHOD For…

    Tacos three ways These simple tacos allow everyone to pick and choose their favourite fillings for a fun and informal dinner. PREP TIME: 30 min | COOK TIME: 10 min | SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS For Smoky Chilli Chicken Tacos 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp olive oil To serve 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1cm strips 1 tomato, deseeded and finely chopped 50 g feta, crumbled 1 avocado, sliced For Jerk Pork Tacos 2tsp jerk seasoning 1tbsp olive oil 250g pork fillet, cut into 1cm strips To serve 1 red…

    Meat-free Monday just got a whole lot tastier! McCOY, a brand exclusive to SPAR, is again disrupting the South African pie market with their new ready-to-eat, plant-based pies, available in two delicious plant-based variants: à la king and pepper. McCOY pies, well known for their bigger size (weighing in unbaked at 250g), 55g more than the average single-serving pie currently available on the market) and unique, slow-cooked fillings, have fast become a go-to meal for the everyday consumer. Their new range of plant-based pies is made with shredded soya pieces that are slow-cooked in a delicious plant-based savoury à la…