• Lentil, asparagus & baby tomato salad This Lentil, asparagus & baby tomato salad is a light and crunchy addition to any meal, or even enjoyed on its own. PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 25 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 250 g green lentils 2 tsp olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp finely grated ginger 2 tsp garam masala ¼ cup lemon juice 170 g asparagus, trimmed, cut into 5cm pieces 400 g exotic tomato mix, halved 2 celery stalks, cut into matchsticks ½ cup mint leaves 2 tbsp flaked almonds, toasted 80…

    It’s less than a month until Christmas, which means gift shopping for the holidays is already underway. If you’re stuck on ideas, check out these amazing gift ideas, perfect for spoiling all the foodies in your life! Extra Good Things (Cookbook) R595 at Loot What’s for Dessert? (Cookbook) R549 at Takealot The Spice Route R259 at Yuppie Chef Salt Selection R229 at Poetry Stores Chilli Oil R139 at Yuppie Chef Fern Print Apron R449 at Poetry Stores Gingham Oven Mitt R240 at Boschendal Mortar & Pestle R199 at Poetry Stores Parmesan Grater R350 at Babylonstoren Butter Crock R629 at Le…

    Chef and restaurateur David Higgs teased at the Eat Out Woolworths Awards that Marble is coming to Cape Town next year. Here’s what we know so far… Where in Cape Town? They’ve signed the lease to set up Marble at the Waterfront. Building will begin in June/July with the expected open date to be in November 2023. Marble Cape Town is going to be special with full views of the waterfront and Table Mountain. It’ll be separate from the other restaurants at the Waterfront to create its own special spot. Marble has become an institution in Joburg, serving about 300-400…

    Spicy fusion slaw This spicy Asian inspired slaw is the perfect pack and go side dish fit for any picnic day. PREP TIME 25 minutes | STANDING TIME 30 minutes | MAKES 8 jars   INGREDIENTS FUSION SLAW  ¼ red cabbage, thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks 1 mango, peeled, cut into matchsticks 5 baby onions, peeled, sliced thinly 1 cup frozen shelled edamame beans, thawed ½ cup mint leaves ½ cup basil leaves ¼ cup white sesame seeds, toasted CHILLI SESAME DRESSING  2 red chillies, seeded and  finely chopped ⅓ cup lime juice 30 g brown…

    Roast pumpkin, leek & fig tart Tasty and well balanced combination of flavours. PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 1 hour 20 minutes | SERVES 4 | VEGAN  INGREDIENTS For the pastry 1 ½ cups chickpea flour ½ cup wholewheat flour 1 tsp salt ¼ cup olive oil ⅓ cup cold water For the tart topping 500 g pumpkin, cut into 2cm thick wedges 2 tbsp rosemary leaves 1 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 leek, sliced 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 figs, sliced 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted 1 tbsp balsamic reduction  METHOD PREHEAT oven to 220℃.…