Recipes

Home-made guacamole

Published on December 1, 2016

Let’s face it; avocados are the best thing ever. And nothing pays homage to the kingly avo more than a beautiful bowl of home-made guacamole. Tasty, spicy, and oh-so easy to prepare, we can’t resist adding this to almost everything, especially in summer.

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Heart-healthy braaied sardines

Published on November 30, 2016

Ever had one of these fishy guys on the braai before? ‘Braai little fish over very hot coals, very quickly,’ says Ron Pocock, owner of Freshline Fisheries in Knysna. ‘The bones are small and soft enough to eat - and full of calcium!’ And what makes this dish even better? Sardines are an eco-friendly option!

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Wellness Wednesday: Lentil and raspberry chews

Published on November 30, 2016

We absolutely love the idea of sneaking healthy legumes into our sweet treats. These delights are quick, easy, budget-friendly and perfect for #wellnessWednesday!

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Parma ham panzanella

Published on November 29, 2016

Panza-what? A panzanella is a refreshing Tuscan-style salad characterised by the addition of bread soaked in dressing. Although this salad only takes a little while to whip together, you need to remember to set aside some time for the bread to soak up all that yummy flavour.

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Brinjal, cauliflower and ostrich tabbouleh

Published on November 29, 2016

This traditional Middle Eastern dish has a lovely fresh, zesty and herby summer flavour. Our recipe adds brinjals, cauliflower and lean ostrich meat to the mix, turning it into a wholesome weeknight dinner.

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Meat-free Monday: Morogo and sweetcorn quiche

Published on November 29, 2016

Have you ever cooked with morogo before? It’s an absolutely delicious wild African spinach that is a much-loved veg staple in many southern African rural communities. If you can’t find it at your local supermarket, it can easily be substituted for regular spinach.

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Snoek sarmies with apple coleslaw

Published on November 27, 2016

Make the most of South Africa’s favourite catch of the day by prepping these yummy sarmies the night before and enjoying them as a work lunch. They also make a delicious addition to your summer picnic basket.

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Gluten-free gazpacho

Published on November 27, 2016

A traditional tomato soup that you will want in your repetoire to serve hot in winter and chilled in summer.

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Orange and lamb tagine

Published on November 27, 2016

We are back with another Sunday lunch treat for you to fall in love with. There are still plenty of spring oranges on the local supermarket shelves, so be sure to grab some this weekend to add to this delicious one-pot dish.

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Peri-peri chicken livers with sweet-potato wedges

Published on November 26, 2016

Every family has a secret chicken liver patė that they pass down from generation to generation. We flavoured our chicken livers with a home-made peri-peri and served them up with sweet potatoes. We then used the leftovers to make a patė worthy of any family recipe book.

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