Fakon is a meat-free imitation of bacon – we made ours using thin strips of carrot basted with smokey, umami flavours. Enjoy it in a BLT-style sandwich like we did, or use it in pasta, salads or alongside sunny side up eggs. Fakon BLT-style sandwich SERVES 4 | HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 40 min DAIRY-FREE | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 2 carrots, peeled 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp honey To assemble 8 thick slices bread 3/4 cup mayonnaise 8 lettuce leaves 2 tomatoes, sliced METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180ºC. Line…
One of our favourite MasterChef South Africa contestants, Mohammed, has launched his Suited Chef Dining Experience and we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store! The…
StreetSmart SA has partnered with the online auction site, With Heart, to help raise funds for our country’s most vulnerable children, many of whom live on the streets. StreetSmart online auction: the withheart.co.za auction platform opens on Wednesday, the 25th of May until Thursday, 2nd of June. All the proceeds go towards accredited organisations that work towards normalising the lives of children in need through education, skills training and family reunification programs. The auction lots to go under the hammer include sought after items and experiences to spoil-yourself or a loved one. With Father’s Day coming up on 19 June,…
This 3-ingredient crème brûlée is an effortless dessert perfect to serve at birthday parties or dinner with friends. Chances are, you won’t even need to make a grocery…
Campari citrus punch Bringing together citrus and spice to create the ultimate Campari citrus punch. The perfect for to feature at your next party. SERVES 8| HANDS-ON TIME 15 min| TOTAL TIME 15 min INGREDIENTS 1 cup Campari 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 2 cups freshly squeezed grapefruit juice 2 cups white wine 2 cups soda water 1 orange, sliced 1 lemon, sliced ½ grapefruit, sliced METHOD COMBINE all the ingredients together in a large punch bowl. ADD a generous amount of ice and garnish with the sliced citrus. SERVE the punch with a ladle to make it easy for your guests…
Getting a mega nutritional boost from microgreens – Four big reasons to grow microgreens at home this winter! More than just the faddish darlings of trendy chefs, microgreens…
Vegan mayo you say? Winning! We wanted to make a vegan mayo that was thick, luscious and creamy so that anyone can enjoy chips, sandwiches or even spoonfuls (we aren’t judging) of the stuff while still supporting their food preferences. To make homemade mayo, keep these points in mind: Eggs vs soy milk: One usually uses egg yolks to help emulsify the ingredients and create the thick consistency. In this recipe we used soy milk for our vegan mayo, and it turned out just as creamy and tasty as can be. Be sure to use soy milk, as we tested…
Everyone has their favourite UltraMel custard moment, reminiscent of all the great memories created with friends and family for generations. Having enjoyed 5 decades of being Mzansi’s favourite…
Fish with a story Buying ethically caught fish has never been this simple. We first came across ABALOBI when word of a new ‘fish-buying’ app was going around. After downloading it to see what the fuss was about, we were, to put it mildly, HOOKED! ABALOBI has unveiled a new convenience range of deli products, including Cape Bream, Yellowtail, Carpenter and Southern Mullet. This new range of filleted or portioned ‘Fish With A Story’ is delivered vacuum-packed and blast-frozen for guaranteed freshness – available for order via the ABALOBI Marketplace app, and soon through partners. This ensures that the fish…
Beetroot chocolate cupcakes PREP TIME 25 minutes | COOK TIME 25 minutes | MAKES 12 Vegetarian INGREDIENTS For the beetroot and chocolate cupcakes 2 eggs ⅓…