Category: Recipes
Vegan Tom Yum Soup
Tom Yum is a hot and sour Thai soup traditionally made with shrimp paste and fish sauce. This vegan version…
Walnut and Basil Pesto
We’ve twisted this traditional basil pesto recipe by replacing pine nuts with walnuts which are often cheaper and easier to…
Oyster Mushroom Carbonara
With oyster mushrooms in season, this rich and indulgent pasta dish is a special recipe you have to make at…
Lemon Verbena Cocktail
The Lemon Verbena Drop is a citrus-forward cocktail made with fresh or dried lemon verbena, which makes it perfect for…
Homemade Pasta (no pasta roller!)
There is no better way to enjoy pasta than to make it yourself. It’s also such a fun activity and…
Garlic Butter Cauliflower Steaks
This could be your new favourite way to eat steak. Milk solids in butter help the cauliflower steaks get beautifully…
Turmeric and Red Lentil Soup
As we approach spring, we search for light meals but there’s still a nip in the air. Enjoy this healthy…
Berry Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl
A beautiful and healthy way to start your day.Pomegranate BasicsSmoothie BowlOptional ToppingsMore Recipe IdeasNikita is a food writer, stylist &…
Roasted tomato and basil soup
Tomato BasicsTomatoes are naturally acidic, but when fully ripened, they’re also sweet and juicy which lends itself to both sweet…
Coriander Dip
This easy coriander dip is the perfect accompaniment to spicy sweet potato fries or crunchy raw vegetable sticks. Coriander BasicsHealthy Coriander…
Red Pepper Peri-Peri Sauce
Pump up your peri-peri flavour and colour with red peppers.Red Pepper BasicsHomemade Red Pepper Peri-Peri SauceDelicious as a dipping sauce…
Honey-roasted Carrots
Carrots are a natural sweetener and packed with antioxidants. Carrot BasicsSun-kissed Honey-roasted CarrotsTo be served simply as a side dish…
Star of the Month: Mint
Fragrant and abundant, take advantage of this wonderful herb.Mint BasicsHealthy Pear Mint Chocolate PuddingServes 23 ripe pears, peeled and chopped2…
Star of the Month: Jalapeno
Spicy but nice – who doesn’t love the heat of a jalapeno pepper?Jalapeno BasicsQuick Pickled Jalapenos20 jalapeno peppers, sliced2 cups…
Star of the Month: Thyme
Thyme is one of our favourite fragrant herbs that grow incredibly easily in SA.Goat’s Cheese & Thyme BruschettaMore Recipe Ideas:Herb…
Star of the Month: Spinach
Come winter or summer, it’s the vegetable that never stops giving. Make use of this easy-to-grow and find staple.The BasicsSpinach…
Star of the Month: Chives
This unassuming and underrated herb can totally transform a dish.Chive BasicsRecipe of the Month: Chive ButterOther Recipe Ideas:For more healthy…
Star of the Month: Onions
Onions are the foundation of so many recipes, yet often undervalued. Today we celebrate their greatness!Recipe of the Month: Sweet,…
Star of the Month: Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are an amazing staple that can be used in so many ways!Recipe of the Month: Easy Baked Sweet…
