“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 thought,…
Nothing says “you matter” more than a home-made Christmas gift from the heart. This DIY apple and pecan pie granola is perfect for spreading comfort and joy this festive season.…
Jazz up your festive table with this show-stopping raspberry salad wreath! Did you know? Raspberries will not continue to ripen once picked. Fresh raspberries do not have a long…
These frozen watermelon Christmas tree lollies with lime sugar are the perfect icy treats for kids over the hot South African holidays! Also guaranteed to please the adults. The best known…
Could anything sparkle with more Christmas cheer than this Angel snow-globe cake with brandy-butter icing? This divine dessert is nothing short of heavenly. Light, sweet, and beautiful, it’s a real…
Naartjie and ginger beer-glazed gammon is a delicious South African spin on a traditional festive roast. This dish has a sweet, sticky coating that is delicious with the salty…
Many home cooks find the idea of roasting a duck intimidating, but this recipe makes it just as simple as roasting a chicken! Honey-glazed duck is a mouthwatering main that is definitely worth…
Pecan nut, gingerbread and mushroom loaf with sage-roasted apples and basil pesto has every festive flavour you could want! This is the perfect recipe to serve any vegan or vegetarian guests…
Chargrilled artichokes with orange, honey and sage butter are deliciously flavourful appetisers. There’s an almost inherent elegance to artichokes, and when you add in delicious infused butter, they become…
These utterly scrummy white chocolate shards with sumac, orange and salted almonds are the ideal sweet-and-savoury treat to pop in the centre of the dinner table after a rich meal. The…
This is a fabulous dessert for Christmas – you can prepare the meringue, poached fruit and vanilla yoghurt the day before. Keep the Pavlova in an airtight container and the other components in…
This baby marrow and cream cheese-stuffed deboned chicken is a lighter, fresher take on Christmas fare – perfect for those who find traditional roasts and accompaniments too rich. Ask your butcher to debone…
Chicken liver parfait with port jelly and crisp almond Melba is a divinely elegant side dish or appetiser. Although liver is a little high in fat, it is an excellent source of…
Unlike its more traditional cousin, peppermint eggnog has just enough refreshing bite to make for an unusual but delicious holiday drink. This festive glass of creamy goodness is perfect…
Brandy-snap mince pies with berry compote are a tarty twist on a traditional holiday favourite. It’s an English superstition that, when making fruit mincemeat, one must always stir in…