Tom Yum is a hot and sour Thai soup traditionally made with shrimp paste and fish sauce. This vegan version creates an equally delicious soup using kombu, shiitake and fresh aromatics to create depth of flavour. Serves 2 For the …
With oyster mushrooms in season, this rich and indulgent pasta dish is a special recipe you have to make at least once! Oyster Mushroom Basics Oyster mushrooms have a mild, slightly earthy flavour and every now and then you can …
The Lemon Verbena Drop is a citrus-forward cocktail made with fresh or dried lemon verbena, which makes it perfect for summer sipping! Lemon Verbena Basics Lemon verbena has a bright, sweet, and herbaceous flavour with distinct notes of lemon. Leaves …
There is no better way to enjoy pasta than to make it yourself. It’s also such a fun activity and this version is super easy too! Egg Basics The humble chicken egg is one of the most versatile ingredients in …
As we approach spring, we search for light meals but there’s still a nip in the air. Enjoy this healthy and light soup going into the warmer months. Turmeric Basics Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has powerful anti-inflammatory and …
Visiting farms and chatting with food growers, I am always surprised and happy to learn about the wonder of vegetables. Like finding out about parts of the vegetable that are edible that we don’t normally bother to use and just …
Pump up your peri-peri flavour and colour with red peppers. Red Pepper Basics Green peppers have a slightly bitter, grassy flavour. Red, orange and yellow peppers are sweeter and fruitier, and red peppers are the sweetest. In fact, green peppers …
Fragrant and abundant, take advantage of this wonderful herb. Mint Basics Mint grows easily in South Africa. In fact, it can grow rampant and take over a garden if not restrained. Mint leaves add a bright, fresh flavour to both …
Thyme is one of our favourite fragrant herbs that grow incredibly easily in SA. Goat’s Cheese & Thyme Bruschetta Lightly toast two pieces of sourdough bread. Spread a generous amount of chèvre (goat’s cheese) on each piece of toast. Sprinkle …
This unassuming and underrated herb can totally transform a dish. Chive Basics Chives are the hollow green stems of chive plants, but their bright purple blossoms are also edible. Prep them by thinly slicing or snipping them with kitchen scissors. …
