Recipes

This easy pineapple fridge tart combines a buttery biscuit crust with a creamy condensed-milk and pineapple filling. No baking required.

A crisp puff-pastry tart filled with roasted butternut, baby spinach, creamy feta and fresh thyme — perfect for lunch or a light supper.

Golden on the outside, soft and steamy inside — this is vetkoek done right. 🍞🔥 Two methods, one unbeatable result. Save this recipe for your next batch! 👇

A delicious cake that brings back happy memories of childhood — thin biscuit layers sandwiched with creamy custard, best made a day ahead.

There's something almost magical about a good meringue — that first crackle giving way to a pillowy, marshmallow-soft centre. Here, rich 70% dark chocolate is swirled through in loose, dramatic ribbons, adding a bittersweet edge to all that sweetness. Sandwich two together with billowy whipped cream and you've got an...

Proof that a humble tin of corned beef can become something worth bragging about.

The competition-winning Heritage Day recipe: rump steak in Amarula mushroom sauce, crispy potato rosti, wilted spinach & caramelised onions.

Juicy pork, zesty sauce, and a sweet‑sour twist — flavour fireworks on your plate!”

Enjoy a globally inspired sago spiced pudding — light, aromatic, and perfect for ending meals with a touch of sweetness

A nostalgic, buttery cookie with a delicate crumb and a hint of vanilla — the kind that makes the whole kitchen smell like childhood. Simple, timeless, and always worth making again.

A South African favourite: this no-bake Ice Cream Cake layers Maltesers, chocolate-cherry and peanut brittle through creamy vanilla ice cream. Freezer-only prep, big birthday-party flavour.

Forget everything you think you know about liver. Wrapped in a lattice of caul fat and a crisp bacon jacket, this humble offal transforms into something rich, smoky, and downright addictive. Skilpaadjies are proof that the best braai dishes aren't always the obvious ones — they're the ones your oupa...

A true South African family recipe: Classic Trifle is layers of sherry-soaked sponge, custard, fruit and whipped cream. Simple pantry ingredients, big nostalgic flavour.

There’s something truly magical about homemade gnocchi. Soft, pillowy, and full of comforting flavours, this Italian classic takes on a whole new dimension when pan-fried to golden perfection.

Easy Soft Cheese Bread for Braai Day — golden, cheesy, and ready in 1 hour. The perfect South African braai side dish everyone will ask for the recipe.

This slow-simmered beef curry recipe rewards patience: 2+ hours on the stove (or 30 minutes in a pressure cooker) for melt-in-your-mouth beef.

A true South African farm-style recipe: Sago Melkkos is soft, milky, cinnamon-scented comfort in a bowl. Simple pantry ingredients, big nostalgic flavour.

Queen of Puddings, done properly — creamy orange-zested custard, a jammy layer of strawberries and raspberries, and a crown of toasted meringue. Ready in about 1 hour

Silky, parmesan-loaded polenta made for soaking up rich braising sauces. Slow-stirred for the creamiest texture — the perfect bed for the lamb shanks. There's a reason chefs reach for polenta when a dish needs something soft, silky, and quietly luxurious underneath it. This creamy parmesan version is slow-stirred to perfection...

A refined, restaurant-style take on the classic braised shank — deeply savoury, silky, and built for a miserable day. Smaller quantities, bigger flavour: browning properly, deglazing with wine, and a slow oven braise coax maximum richness from an expensive cut without wasting a gram of it.

“Can you still remember Granny's kitchen? This is that recipe.” 🍮✨ Don't eat too much of your main meal — just have THIS as your main meal instead. No regrets.

Discover a modern twist on classic braided bread: rich, buttery layers folded into an elegant rosette shape. Full ingredient list, step-by-step method, and printable recipe card included.

A South African classic reimagined: vibrant, tangy, and ridiculously easy to make ahead. Once you try this carrot salad, it's a y must-have.

Restaurant-quality beef fillet made in your own kitchen. One bite of this Amarula chocolate chilli sauce and you'll be making it again and again!