What better time to whip up your own bowl of creamy homemade hummus than on International Hummus Day!? To cut down on time, this hummus is made with pre-cooked tinned chickpeas. Don’t skimp out on the tahini as this gives hummus its characteristic flavour and texture. If you don’t mind a chunkier texture, then feel free skip the first step. Hummus with olive pesto topping SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS For the Hummus: 2 x tins chickpeas, drained & rinsed Pinch ground cumin 120g -150g tahini 1 garlic clove 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil For the Topping:…
There’s always something new to be found at Woolworths! Whether it’s an extension of an existing range, or something completely fresh and exciting, Woolworths is always cooking up…
Dine Durbanville is back for the month of May! South Africa, Durbanville, May 2022: Winemakers and chefs of the Durbanville Wine Valley have teamed up again for another roaring wine-and-dine collaboration, and this time intent on showcasing the best of local flavours inspired by autumn. The event follows on the inaugural series held last year, which was completely sold out. Now, once again, chefs from the region’s top restaurants will come together in designing and hosting a trio of dinners that shine the spotlight on local excellence. Wines from the region are part of the experience having been paired with…
Making homemade butter has never been easier! We all love butter; melted, whipped, creamed, browned, it can be used in almost any cooking or baking. Butter adds a…
For our Crispy Tofu with Quick Buchu Kimchi and Rice, we wanted to create an Asian-inspired dish that also honoured our South African roots (literally), so we paired Korean-inspired kimchi with a few sprigs of proudly South African buchu plant and boy do we love how these flavours work together! Crispy Tofu with Quick Buchu Kimchi and Rice SERVES 4 / HANDS-ON TIME 20 min / TOTAL TIME 2 hours 25 min INGREDIENTS FOR THE QUICK BUCHU KIMCHI 1 Chinese cabbage, roughly chopped 4 sprigs fresh buchu leaves, washed and pounded 1 carrot, peeled and cut into ribbons 1 ½…
These scrambled eggs are served on crunchy olive tapenade toast with blistered tomatoes on the side. It’s a delicious meal to enjoy with the family for Sunday brunch.…
Need some gift ideas for Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday? We’ve rustled together 8 fun DIY gifts for you to spoil the special women in your life. Ranging from petit cakes and chocolate truffles to homemade bath bombs, there is a little something here for all moms and motherly figures! 1. For the ones who love roses Instead of buying a bunch of roses, make these drop-dead-gorgeous vanilla and rose mini cakes. Classic flavours infused with some new elegance, these are the perfect sweet treat to spoil your mom on Mother’s Day. If you can’t find cherries, use…
This beautifully spiced dish is an explosion of flavours. Manakish is a traditional Lebanese bread usually topped with za’atar spice, cheese or ground meat. Here we have paired it…
Celeb Chef Bertus Basson is back with season 2 of In die Sop: Restaurant Evolusie to transform deserving local eateries. For season 2, eleven more restaurants open their doors to the In die Sop gurus, in places such as Brackenfell, Doringbaai, Stellenbosch, Montagu, Gordon’s Bay, Lambert’s Bay and Swellendam. While we’re mentioning the town, make sure to also check out the best things to do in Gordon’s Bay. In the first episode, Bertus and his team tackle an unusual challenge when they visit a farm stall in the Overberg town of Napier. After this episode, Moerse Padstal will definitely not…
Enjoy a fiery feast at Banhoek Chilli Oil’s (BCO) newly-launched Taste Kitchen and production space in the magnificent Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch. A modern building in an idyllic setting,…