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Recipes with Nasturtiums

October 3, 2023 2:08 pm Published by

They may look sweet, but nasturtiums have a surprisingly peppery taste, similar to mustard or watercress. This makes them great…

Tom Kha Gai

July 10, 2023 9:57 am Published by

This spicy, creamy coconut-based soup is a popular Thai dish packed with flavour and easy to make. The words translate…

Herbs to Grow

July 2, 2019 8:10 am Published by

Rosemary is a woody evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m high, with aromatic, needle-like foliage. It produces blue or…

Cherry Tart

February 5, 2018 9:31 am Published by

Cherry Tart To show off the cherries – the stars in this dessert – assemble the servings individually in elegant…

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Spanspek Salsa

February 5, 2018 8:59 am Published by

Spanspek Salsa This delicious salsa, which is spicy, sweet, hot and sour, is a perfect accompaniment to seared tuna or…

Lovage and Potato Soup

January 26, 2018 3:05 pm Published by

Lovage is a lesser-known and underrated Mediterranean herb. It is an indispensable culinary herb that adds depth to slow-cooked food.…

Coriander

January 26, 2018 2:44 pm Published by

Whether you know it as coriander, cilantro, dahnia or Chinese parsley, Coriandrum sativum is commonly used by cooks across continents…

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Cabbage Salad

January 26, 2018 8:34 am Published by

Cabbage salad with apples, walnuts and pecorino This recipe is also delicious with uncooked Brussels sprouts. 200 g baby cabbage…

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Aïoli

January 25, 2018 2:04 pm Published by

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, chopped2 egg yolks1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard½ cup light olive oil½ cup sunflower oil2…

Pumpkin Soup

January 25, 2018 11:56 am Published by

Pumpkin season is a great time to produce an impressive yet easy-to-make soup for your guests. 1 kg pumpkin, chopped…

Sweet Potato Soufflé

January 25, 2018 11:10 am Published by

Ingredients: 400 g cooked sweet potato flesh (bake in a medium oven for an hour) 4 eggs, separated Juice and…

Goji berry balls

January 24, 2018 9:36 am Published by

These simple date balls are packed with goodness, and are free of added sugar. You can mix and match different…

Trio of Carrots

January 23, 2018 1:43 pm Published by

This trio of carrots strives to celebrate a simple veggie. Get the most out of carrots by cooking them in…

Noodles with bok choy

January 23, 2018 10:26 am Published by

These noodles are a delicious blend of seafood, chicken, mushrooms, vegetables and Asian flavourings. This dish a hearty, healthy meal,…

French Onion Soup

January 23, 2018 9:59 am Published by

This classic French soup is easy to make and will satisfy hungry tummies. For the soup 500g onions (about five…

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Eat your Veggies

January 22, 2018 3:25 pm Published by

How to get kids to eat veggies It’s great to grow your own veggies and enjoy the taste of fresh…

Cape Gooseberry Trifle

January 22, 2018 11:18 am Published by

Enough for a crowd, this dessert will have them coming back for more. 400g fresh Cape gooseberries 4 tablespoons sugar…

Taco Party Salad

January 19, 2018 12:20 pm Published by

Take all the ingredients of a taco dinner and turn it into a party salad for a crowd. Let your…

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Five Herb Amigos

January 19, 2018 8:39 am Published by

Five Herb Amigos Make sure your herb garden includes this convivial band of herbs, so frequently used to complement Mexican…

Chilli Kale Stir Fry

January 18, 2018 9:22 am Published by

Make kale the star of your next vegetable side dish with this quick, flavourful stir-fry. It is simple to prepare,…

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Radish Tzatziki

January 18, 2018 8:52 am Published by

Radish Tzatziki 1 medium-sized bunch of radishes 1-2 cloves of garlic Lemon juice 250ml Greek yoghurt (full or low fat)…

Leek and Potato Bake

January 18, 2018 8:40 am Published by

Leeks are a quintessential winter vegetable that is an ideal nutrient-packed addition to soups or stews to keep you warm…

Cauliflower-based bites

January 17, 2018 3:43 pm Published by

The craze of ricing cauliflower as a substitute for flour for those that are on gluten-free diets has meant that…

Rhubarb Fool

January 17, 2018 11:12 am Published by

This easy recipe makes a refreshing dessert. Ingredients: 600g rhubarb 170g brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Juice and rind…

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Fish Pie

January 17, 2018 10:53 am Published by

With tarragon going so well with fish, potatoes and creamy filling, it should be standard in a simple yet delicious…

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Pink Lemonade Cordial

January 17, 2018 9:57 am Published by

Homemade Pink Lemonade Cordial Recipe by Erica Brown of Sōlfood. 1 litre freshly squeezed lemon juice 850g sugar 2-3 thinly…

Stuffed Pumpkins Flowers

January 15, 2018 2:19 pm Published by

10 freshly picked pumpkin flowers (Use the male flowers with the long stems, and thin out the female flowers that…

Papoutsakia

January 15, 2018 11:30 am Published by

This traditional Greek recipe uses brinjals or eggplants as the stars of the show. Papoutsakia in Greek means ‘little shoes’,…

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Mashed Potato Puffs

January 15, 2018 10:34 am Published by

Mashed Potato Puffs 3 large potatoes (540g), mashed with skin (2 cups) 3 large eggs, beaten 180g reduced-fat feta cheese,…