Chili con carne with avocado salad Looking for a low carb recipe that’s the ultimate comfort food? Then this spicy Chili con carne with avocado salad is just for you! TOTAL TIME 1 hour 20 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Oil 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 Clove garlic, minced 500 g Beef mince 60 g Sachet taco seasoning 1 cup Beef stock 2 tbsp Tomato paste 800 g Tinned crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp Finely chopped fresh oregano 400 g Tinned kidney beans, drained, rinsed Lime cheeks, to serve AVOCADO SALAD 1 Avocado, sliced 125 g Yellow grape tomatoes, halved ½ Red onion,…
Celebrate international gin and tonic day with Roku Roku, translating to the word ‘six’ in Japanese, is a crafted gin created with six botanicals sourced from Japan. These…
Have you ever noticed how much brighter and more delicious a strawberry grown in a friend’s garden is when compared with the ones you can buy in the supermarket? It’s well-known that fruits and vegetables that are grown and naturally ripened in season are full of flavour and far more nutrient dense than those out of season. On top of flavour and nutritional value, seasonal produce is generally cheaper and better for the environment. Since seasonal fruits and veggies are easier to source locally, they require far less transport to make it to you. This cuts down on both carbon…
Roasted beetroot with walnut crumble From sides and light meals to pure comfort dinners, we’ve made beetroot the star of the show with this Roasted beetroot with walnut…
Joburg-based master baker Babette Kourelos of Babette’s Bread rises to the occasion and answers all our questions about making a starter (fresh home-made yeast) By Babette Kourelos of Babette’s Bread Photographs by Annalize Nel and Babette Kourelos Q1. How do I make a sourdough starter and approximately how much starter is required for a standard-sized loaf? A1. To make a standard-size loaf of bread, you will require between 50g and 100g of ripe and refreshed starter. You can make your own sourdough starter by mixing flour and water together and leaving the mixture to ferment. This mixture (which is a…
End of the Month Egg & Pasta Pie When there is more month than money left, eggs are the perfect answer for a budget meal. Use any leftover…
How to make strawberry jam in a microwave It doesn’t have to take forever to make jam: if you’re pressed for time, the quickest and most efficient way is in the microwave. INGREDIENTS 500g fresh strawberries 80ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 400g sugar METHOD WASH and chop fresh strawberries. PLACE in a large, microwaveable dish and squeeze fresh lemon juice. MICROWAVE on high until the strawberries are just soft, about 5 minutes. REMOVE and stir in 400g sugar. MICROWAVE on high again, stopping and stirring occasionally, for a further 20 minutes. REMOVE from the microwave and leave to…
There is no surprise why this proudly South African cookbook made the Best Sellers list – and has been shortlisted for the 2022 Adult Non Fiction list at…
Woolworths is starting a movement with their ever-increasing Chuckles range. The recently spotted Chuckles Mousse has hit the shelves and it’s sparked a variety of fan theories. One user going so far as to ask Woolworths if biltong is next for the Chuckles takeover. What makes “Chucklete Mousse” special Twitter user @kimberleydujour shared her thoughts on the branding, but otherwise this new chocolate dessert is just in time for our summer menus. It’s 95% chocolate malt mousse and 5% milk chocolate shavings – making it 100% a must-have for all the South African chocolate lovers. From milkshakes to smash celebration…
Herbs are easy to grow, and drying them yourself can save you loads of money in the spice aisle. Never buy bottled herbs again with these tips…