• Warm rooibos and raspberry cocktail A delicious alternative to the raspberry and rum cocktail we all know and love. They this wonder full winter delight of Warm rooibos and raspberry cocktail Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart SERVES 8-10 | TOTAL TIME 25 mins INGREDIENTS 500ml (2 cups) water 500g sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 2 cloves 3 cardamom pods, crushed 200g fresh/frozen raspberries 2L boiling water 4 Rooibos teabags 100ml rum METHOD PLACE the 500ml water and the sugar in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the spices and raspberries, and…

    Onion tart Looking for ways to create healthy meals on a budget has become a way of life for most of us, considering the ever-rising food costs and not to mention all the other day to day expenses! So how do South Africans find that one food item that offers numerous nutritional benefits, is versatile and delicious too? Well, it has to be the egg of course. Eggs can be enjoyed with any mealtime: as a main dish, an accompaniment to other meals or as a part of a recipe. The versatility of the egg places it amongst the top…

    Baked kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes, spicy baked chickpeas and fresh pear A hearty autumn salad that’s packed with healthy ingredients and served with a lovely cashew and herb dressing. Baked kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes, spicy baked chickpeas and fresh pear is just as loaded with nutrient as it is with flavour. Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira  INGREDIENTS BAKED CHICKPEAS 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tbsp chermoula spice 1 tsp sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste SWEET POTATO WEDGES 2 (about 550g) sweet…

    Barbecue pork ribs with baby marrow chips These ribs set the stage for a delicious weekend or mid-week meal! With a healthy twist of crunchy baby marrow chips, this homemade Barbecue pork ribs recipe is the ultimate show stopper at your next braai! Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart SERVES 4 | TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 15 mins + 2 hrs, to marinate INGREDIENTS MARINADE 170g tomato sauce 80ml (⅓ cup) water 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp dry mustard powder 5ml chilli flakes (optional) 1 tbsp garlic flakes 2 tsp smoked/ sweet paprika 1/2…

    Another soup to add to your collection of favourite recipes. This sweet potato and sesame soup is finished off with some crispy toasted coconut. Sweet Potato and Sesame Soup with Toasted Coconut INGREDIENTS 300g red onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 4 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 4 tsp butter 3 tbsp dry sherry 1 tbsp palm sugar 300ml water 750g sweet potatoes, chopped 750g carrots, chopped 2 tsp fish sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted, plus extra for serving 2 tsp chilli flakes 800ml coconut milk 50ml fresh coriander, chopped…