• Roast duck with orange, brandy and plum sauce Up your braai day game with this incredible Roast duck with orange, brandy and plum sauce recipe. It is a must try this upcoming heritage day!  Recipe by Beate Joubert  Images and publishing by Penguin Random House SERVES 6  INGREDIENTS 1⁄4 cup orange liqueur  1⁄4 cup brandy  6 duck breasts (± 1 kg) with skin Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tbsp butter A few sage leaves to taste 2 tbsp pine nuts 6 rashers bacon, chopped A pinch of ground nutmeg A handful of fresh thyme, finely chopped 2 tsp dried…

    Soothing teas for the soul and its benefits Words by Sjaan van der Ploeg Tea has been around for centuries, and since the beginning, people have been taking advantage of its many benefits. Not only does tea calm, soothe, replenish and warm the body, but it also heals the mind. Today we’ll be looking at different teas, their properties and what each can do for you in certain situations. Tea contains compounds called polyphenols, which are micronutrients that are naturally found in plants. Polyphenols are known to help maintain a stable blood pressure, they keep your arteries healthy and clean,…

    Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni This spicy one-bowl dish takes midweek entertaining to a new level. Try this Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni. Serves 4–6 INGREDIENTS ½ chorizo, thinly sliced 15ml olive oil 1 small red onion, sliced 400g deboned chicken thigh fillets, cut into chunks 2 baby fennel bulbs, thinly sliced 10ml smoked paprika 15ml ground cumin 125g baby vine tomatoes 300g risoni (rice) pasta, cooked and drained 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves Salt and milled black pepper, to taste 30ml fennel fronds, chopped TO SERVE Lemon or lime wedges METHOD HEAT a wide frying pan or paella…

    Braised beef short ribs with mash This Braised beef short ribs with mash recipe is the perfect way to spoil your family with a delicious Sunday meal. INGREDIENTS BRAISED BEEG SHORT RIBS WITH MASH  2kg beef short ribs  2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 carrot , peeled and chopped  2 celery stalks, chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp sugar 1 ½ tbsp flour 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed stalk discarded 1 ½  cups red wine 3 ½ cups beef stock  3 bay leaves  8-12 small pearl onions  6-12Baby carrots PARMESAN…

    Love at first bite with P!ckers by McCain In an effort to meet the demand for quality shared meal options, McCain’s latest appetiser addition, P!ckers, will help restaurants offer consumers quality shared meal options. The post-pandemic era has seen a shift in consumer food culture trends as consumers are eager to connect, create social interactions, experiment, and enjoy food with others. Adding McCain’s delicious appetisers to the occasion is a great way to elevate the fun.  The brand has tapped into emerging consumer trends and the surge in demand for shared meals. Its mission is to help restaurants stay on…