There’s something special about sitting around a table, passing plates, sharing, participating and dividing food among one another that pulls people closer. Side by side, shoulder to shoulder, hand…
Add a splash of prosecco! This sparkling Italian white wine (which is traditionally a little sweeter and kinder to your wallet than Champagne) comes in sweet and dry varieties,…
Oliebollen are Dutch doughnuts traditionally eaten on New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands and Belgium. One legend states that Berchta (the German goddess and guardian of the beasts) sent…
Boozy Christmas pudding truffles Serves: Makes 34 truffles Time: 20 mins + 4 hrs, to chill Combine 30ml (2 tbsp) brandy with 80ml (1/3 cup) double-thick cream, a pinch…
Who says a Christmas feast requires toiling in front of a hot stove in smouldering South African summer heat? With this easy braaied whole fish with fennel and caper…
Who says a Christmas feast requires toiling in front of a hot stove in smouldering South African summer heat? With this easy Truffle and Parmesan cauliflower mash with fresh figs,…
Roasted porchetta with pear and pine nut stuffing is guaranteed to melt in your mouth. Porchetta is known for its signature savoury softness. This rich Italian meat dish is…
If you’re not sure what to do with that leftover roasted pumpkin, we’ve got the answer. Pumpkin, Gruyère and oregano-polenta chips with bacon dust and lemon aïoli are easy to…
Instead of the buttery, sugary traditional mince pies we all love, try these fruity, nutty little delights that taste just like Christmas! Spiced apple, almond and cranberry mince pies not…
Although this spice-roasted lamb takes 5 hours to slow-roast, hands-on time is minimal! You simply arrange everything in a casserole dish, pop it in the oven and walk away…
Glam up traditional trifle this Christmas – instead of the standard version, try our twist on the original: the chocolate brownie, fudge, Ferrero Rocher and Marsala wine-laced raspberry showstopper…
Any meat dish’s best friend! This smoky chipotle BBQ sauce is a perfect gift for the braai enthusiast in your life. Guaranteed to please carnivores. Recipe, styling and photographs…
Pickled pink peppercorn radishes are a delicious way of adding an extra special something to any dish. The beautiful colours are an added bonus! Why not give one of…
If you want to add something extra special to your baking, it’s time to make homemade vanilla extract. This adds a delicious flavour dimension to whatever it’s added to.…
Spice up your standard spread with some festive flavours! Gin and lime marmalade is the perfect way to add cheer to almost anything. Spoon it onto bread, enjoy with…
