Published on June 9, 2023

Editor Chad January dishes out heaps of heart-warming pies, topped with tips to perfect any kind of crust.   Beef and Guinness pie  Serves 4-6 • Total Time 1 Hr 45 Min  Ingredients 1kg beef shin or stewing beef   Salt and milled black pepper   Cake flour, for dusting  2 Tbsp canola oil   1 onion, chopped   2 […]

Published on May 30, 2023

Editor Chad January’s famous Mac n Cheese is absolutely to die for. We teach you the basics (cooking pasta, bechamel sauce & which cheese to use) PLUS flavourings to add in, vegetarian options as well as incorporating more crunch for added texture.    Chad’s ultimate mac ’n cheese  Serves 4-6 • Total Time 1 Hr  […]

Published on May 29, 2023

From silky smooth to thick and hearty, these classic soups will become your go-to guide for many winters to come, promises editor Chad January.  Nothing says winter more than indulging into a steaming hot bowl of hearty soup that warms you from within. Think iconic’s like chicken noodle, spicy tomato and hearty & chunky vegetable […]

Published on May 12, 2023

A step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious crispy pork chops and quick herb ‘pesto’ dish Crispy pork chops and quick herb ‘pesto’  Serves 4 • Total Time 25-30 Min  Ingredients FOR THE CRISPY PORK CHOPS   4 pork loin chops  Salt and milled black pepper  Glug olive oil   1 tsp grated ginger   2 cloves […]

Published on April 28, 2023

There’s nothing like stumbling on a hack that will make your daily life easier. While most people associated TikTok with dance routines, comedy skits and Gen Z fashion, the social media app has become a font of knowledge for making our lives easier in ways we could never have imagined. From cooking and baking to […]

Published on April 27, 2023

Editor Chad January is calling all spouses and little chefs! Treat Mom to this easy-to-make breakfast classic this Mother’s Day   Basic French Toast  Serves 2 Total Time 15 Min  Ingredients ½ cup milk 4 eggs, whisked  1 tsp vanilla essence  4 slices regular white bread   oil or butter, for frying   Chef’s Tip Ciabatta, sourdough, Ouma […]

Published on April 21, 2023

Editor Chad January has your weeknight suppers sorted with these five-ingredient crowd-pleasers, plus meals you can make in under 15 minutes. Piri-piri mussels  Serves 4-6     Ingredients FOR THE PIRI-PIRI SAUCE   2 red peppers, seeded and charred  6 cloves garlic, chopped  6-8 red chillies, halved and seeded  2 Tbsp smoked paprika   20g coriander, plus extra […]

Published on April 14, 2023

With an essence that matches the book’s vibrant cover, food writer and cook Lerato Umah-Shaylor celebrates African culture by showcasing recipes from across the continent. Here are two recipes we love: Her golden Ugandan Rolex and Smoky tomato and date jam    My golden Ugandan Rolex  Serves 4  ‘Unless you have been enthralled by this wonder while […]

Published on April 6, 2023

Muslims around the world will soon welcome the holy month of Ramadaan. This time of the year is particularly harder for kids and new fasters who’ve embraced Islam recently. Although young kids are not obliged to fast, many parents encourage their children to go without food and drink for a few hours of the day, […]

Published on March 31, 2023

As the autumn season approaches, we give you 3 ways to turn your ordinary hot chocolate into something magnificent. Sjaan van der Ploeg takes her decadent hot chocolate recipe to the next level with three indulgent variations.   THE BASE RECIPE  Decadent hot chocolate  Serves 4 • Total Time 15 Min  Ingredients 4 cups milk   […]