In today’s digital age, where recipes are just a click away on websites, apps and social media platforms, the question arises: Are cookbooks still relevant? Just ask Jamie Oliver.   While it may seem that the convenience of online resources could make physical...

While the fierce winds blow away all the baddies from the skies of Cape Town--hence the name Cape Doctor--and leave the famous Tablecloth on the mountain, I Just "had " to make this for supper.    Absolutely delicious, attention-grabbing dish, packed with...

Strangely enough, despite all the eating and delicious wines, one is still hankering for something really simple, and that is exactly what we did after Christmas Day well into the New Year. These are some of the easy dishes which we put on the table, dishes which you...

So popular is the Gin and Tonic that it’s even been given its own day – October 19 – which this year falls on a Saturday – the perfect day to wheel out the drinks trolley and pour yourself one and say cheers to the start of summer! Interestingly, International Gin...

Braised Lamb Enchiladas (Serves 4-6)   Ingredients   For the Enchilada Sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic ¼ tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp red chilli flakes 6 dried curry leaves 2 tbsp tomato paste 410g can tomato purée ½ cup double cream 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground...

Not only is she gorgeous, not only is she Miss South Africa, but what's more she can cook!   Newly crowned Miss South Africa 2024, Mia Le Roux is a keen cook and a dab hand in the kitchen! One of her favourite dishes to make for friends and family is her Thai...

Have I got a bread for you!  Well, I'm not sure if it's a bread, but it's certainly not a cake, even though some recipes do call for added sugar. We did not use the sugar and landed up with the most delicious, moist, let's call it bread, which I have eaten in years,...

  Predicting food trends for the year ahead with pistachios set to be the top ingredient! This year predictions are that foodies want to let their hair down and enjoy themselves and 2025 will see a return to a sense of fun in the world of food. According to...

With the festive season in full swing and preparations underway to have friends and family over for a Christmas lunch or dinner, the pressure is always on the host who stresses over what to serve. Dishes that will not only be quick and easy to make (or – even better -...

  What would a festive feast be without the ubiquitous Christmas pudding and ice cream? But why not turn up the heat this year and add a scrumptious Darling Sweet Toffee Spread sauce to the proceedings? It’s guaranteed to keep everyone coming back for seconds....

                                               Celebrating the Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge 2024 It’s the age old question … does pineapple belong on a pizza? What about rhubarb or Brussels sprouts or even kiwi fruit? In Costa Rica it’s not unusual to order a...

Paloma Cocktail (serves 1) The basic ingredients are –surprise!—tequila and grapefruit—totally Delicious.   Ingredients   For the Syrup 100g white sugar 100ml water   For the cocktail 1 slice lime 30ml sea salt 50ml Blanco tequila 25ml grapefruit juice 25ml syrup...

Zingy and fresh, this punchy lemon drizzle cake will become the favourite in your house too! Plus it’s gluten-free! Ingredients 150g unsalted butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 free-range eggs 2 cups almond meal ¾ cup gluten-free plain flour...

The secret to this bread lies in its simple yet indulgent ingredients. The result is delicious, either gluten free or not--donut ingredients in a bread--different! Ingredients You’ll Need For the Bread: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or Gluten Free flour 3/4 cup...

If you are looking for one of the easiest, most delicious, completely irresistible, ice creams to make at home, and which does not need an ice cream maker, this is for you. We could not believe how easy this was to make; the only thing which requires some attention is...

  As the end of the year draws near and the festive season approaches, we asked the students and chef lecturers at Capsicum Culinary Studio and the IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management (IIE HSM) how they would arrange a lunch or dinner table setting...

Recently having become gluten intolerant--the joys of aging--we are always looking for new ways to make up for it. One of the greatest moments in my life was finding out that wine is gluten free! Isn't that WONDERFUL?? TRY THIS--IT WAS SUPERB .Blue Berry Sheet Cake...

Mexican Independence Day – celebrated every year on September 16 - commemorates the momentous day when priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called on Mexicans to rise up against the colonial government of Spain in 1810. Father Hidalgo gave his famous battle cry in the...

AIDEN PIENAAR’S SOSATIE AND BOERIE TACOS (makes 6) “I was inspired to create this taco for the iconic and much celebrated Heritage Day.”   Ingredients For the Pap Squares:   625ml (2½ cups) water or chicken stock 5ml (1 tsp) salt 125ml (½ cup) maize meal,...