No one likes to see a flustered host or hostess, out of their breath (and depth). Your guests believe you are a culinary superhero and will accept no flaw. Here’s how… Instead of plated starters, prepare large sharing boards for people to pick at while having drinks. Try to do as much as possible in advance – make all sauces and dressings two to three days ahead and prepare roasts in their casserole dishes two days before, ready to be popped in the oven to roast away. Find our ultimate guide to a stress-free Christmas lunch here. For a casual…
One of the best parts about Christmas, other than the feast, of course, is the table decor. Below we share 3 Festive name-setting ideas to make your Christmas…
We couldn’t resist the cuteness of this cookie-dough snowman – and the spicy Christmas ice cream makes for a delightful summer treat for the holidays.
Risoli non-stick coating makes cooked food healthier, dietetically superior, and more environment-friendly. “It has been scientifically proven that the use of non-stick cookware is safer for people’s health…
We’re loving this fun and quirky, statement ice-bucket idea for Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebrations! Here’s how to make a berry ice bucket: It’s best to begin the ‘pimping’ of your ice bucket the day before your party (although, you can do this up to a week in advance and store in the freezer). You’ll need a standard ice bucket, a smaller bucket or container (the base should be a little larger than a bubbly bottle), some masking tape and seasonal berries and flowers. Begin by filling the larger bucket halfway with water, then add handfuls of berries and…
Appletiser was first created in 1966 by Edmond Lombardi in the beautiful Elgin Valley in the Western Cape, where it is still proudly produced today. Over the years,…
A Christmas feast is not complete without a delicious side of roast vegetables. Try this honey-roasted vegetable crumble for a festive twist.
Your Christmas feast has never looked this good! Serve this lemon-ginger cured trout with herby mayo and fennel as a starter.
Imagine a dinner that’s vegan, quick, easy and delicious. Well that’s exactly what this butternut, fennel and ginger soup with toasted pumpkin seeds is. Filling and full of flavour, it’s a wonderful dinner dish. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi
“Greek lamb or baklava?” I asked 10-year old Demi Anaïs Koutsoudakis, affectionately known as Demi, and her little brother Maximo, aka eight-year-old Max. Without giving it a second…