Sausage and bacon maize-meal breakfast bake Serves: 6 – 8 Time: 50 mins Preheat the oven to 180°C. Heat a large pan over low heat and add a glug of olive oil. Add 1 peeled and diced onion, 2 peeled and minced garlic cloves and a handful fresh, torn sage leaves. Fry until the onion is soft, 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium, add 250g chopped streaky bacon and fry until the bacon is crisp, 10 minutes. Remove the onion mixture from the pan and set aside until needed. Add 8 pork sausages, fry until golden brown and remove…
Vietnamese iced coffee Makes: 1 Time: 10 mins Pour 200ml strong, chilled coffee over a glass of ice. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) condensed milk and stir to combine,…
The ultimate toasted cheese Serves: 4 Time: 15 mins Place 8 thick slices ciabatta bread on a cutting board and spread good quality shop-bought mayonnaise over each – this is the secret to a golden, delicious crunch! To assemble the sandwiches, spread a layer of Dijon mustard over 4 of the slices of bread on the non-mayo side (the mayo should be on the outside of each sandwich and the mustard on the inside). Fill the sandwiches with 2 – 3 slices thickly sliced Gruyère and add 2 crispy grilled streaky bacon rashers, if desired. Heat a pan over medium…
Creamy chocolate and vanilla rice pudding Serves: 4 – 6 Time: 45 mins Add 200g arborio rice, 700ml full-cream milk, 60g icing sugar, pinch salt, 250ml (1 cup)…
The third FNB Eastern Cape Wine Show once again takes place at Hemingways in East London on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 March. Returning to wow East London wine lovers are Bon Courage, Spier, Glen Carlou, Vondeling and Robertson Winery – while Tokara, Overhex Wines, Diemersfontein and Valdo Prosecco are amongst those making a first time appearance. More than an opportunity to taste superb wines in a relaxed and sophisticated setting, the FNB Eastern Cape Wine Show is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to shop for wine favourites at the Shop@Show stand. Dates: 30 and 31 March 2017 Venue: The Venue at Hemingways…
Sarah Phillips is a sweet 16-year-old from Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge. Currently in Grade 11, she recently spent a week in the F&HE offices, catching a glimpse of the…
Why not combine two favourite pastries into one delicious Easter snack? Hot cross bun muffins are the best of both worlds. These cinnamon-y, crunchy yet light delights are perfect with a cup of tea.
Hubbard squash slices with a cinnamon and nut crust are the perfect unusual dish for an afternoon tea. The cinnamon and nuts make for a delicately spiced and crunchy…
Surprise your loved ones on Easter morning with moist sponge cake hidden in a hen’s egg. Play with the sponge flavours by adding chocolate or different flavoured essences, such as orange blossom, for an added treat. No matter the flavour, vanilla sponge Easter eggs are guaranteed to please! Recipe and styling by Thulisa Martins Photograph by Dylan Swart
Get ready for a delicious flavour experience. Fragrant roasted aubergine halves lentil coconut curry smell heavenly, thanks to the aromatic spices, and taste just as amazing. Recipe and styling…




