Cameroonian Traditional dishes may be falling out of favour in the Central African country, but that is if one fails to factor in this new initiative: Generations: Partners of Progress (GPP) and the African Investment Corporation (AIC) are working together to begin the process of standardizing and codifying Cameroonian cuisine [and later African], thereby positioning these age-old flavours, like others, on dinner tables across the globe. Generations: Partners of Progress association, based in Yaoundé, in partnership with the American-based African Investment Corporation, has launched the Diaspora Kitchen project to protect Cameroon’s culinary heritage and instill respect and love for traditional…
We all have a guilty pleasure, and if we’re being honest, pasta is probably most of ours. Diet culture tends to make carbs a sin, but thanks to…
Zucchini, spinach & lemon pasta Simple, vegetarian, tasty! PREP & COOK TIME 30 MINUTES | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 375 g farfalle pasta 6 medium green zucchini 30 g butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup dry white wine 80 ml vegetable stock ½ cup pouring cream 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 75 g baby spinach leaves ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh chives ¼ cup flaked parmesan METHOD COOK pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender; drain. Return to the pan. MEANWHILE, cut zucchini in half lengthways; slice thinly on the diagonal.…
It’s no secret that TikTok has influenced our foodie choices over the past year or so. We’ve used milk frothers to whip our butter, we’ve hunted down the…
Jerk chicken and coleslaw Our jerk chicken and coleslaw is a spicy and sweet chicken recipe – delicious! PREP TIME: 15 min | COOK TIME: 20 min | TOTAL TIME: 35 min | SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS 2 large skin-on chicken thighs, on the bone 1 tbsp jerk spice mix/seasoning 1 tbsp olive oil 75 g red cabbage, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, grated 2 spring onions, sliced ¼ red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp low-fat plain yoghurt 2 tbsp mayonnaise Lemon wedges, to serve METHOD Heat the oven to 180°C, gas 4. Slash the chicken skin with a…
How to pickle onions Quickly and easily make your own pickled onions at home! They’re a must-have ingredient to keep in the fridge to add gourmet flavours to…
Crisp-skinned chicken with tomato-braised beans Simple, savoury & tasty! TOTAL TIME 50 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 600 g baby potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 90 g butter, melted 60 ml lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme 12 chicken drumsticks 1 medium brown onion, chopped coarsely 500 g green beans, trimmed 3 medium tomatoes, chopped coarsely 60 ml chicken stock 2 tsp balsamic glaze 2 medium lemons, halved fresh thyme sprigs, extra, to serve METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200°C. PRICK potatoes with a fork; microwave on high for 4 minutes or until…
Shoprite, South Africa’s largest retailer, is giving local, emerging businesses a much-needed opportunity to break into the retail market through its introduction of Homegrown. Homegrown is the name of…
Skillet hot cake with tahini maple pears A decadent dessert on the inside and outside. SERVES 6 | PREP TIME 10 min | COOK TIME 30 min | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 1½ cups self-raising flour ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon ⅓ cup (90 g) tahini ⅔ cup maple flavoured syrup 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1½ cups buttermilk 50 g butter 3 medium firm pears, unpeeled, each cut into 6 wedges 2 tbsp lemon juice Toasted sesame seeds, to serve METHOD PREHEAT oven to 220°C. Place a 26cm ovenproof skillet in the oven to preheat. PLACE…
You’ve just finished your Sunday lunch and are thinking about how you’ve outdone yourself yet again by serving up such a delicious meal. But now your sweet tooth…