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Lemon Pattypan Bread

October 25, 2023 12:28 pm Published by

Pattypans are not one of the first vegetables you think of including in a dessert. They are mostly used in…

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Herb Infused Soaps

October 5, 2023 9:02 pm Published by

Wash away the dust of the day with these homemade herbal soaps Making herbal soaps to use yourself or to…

Carrot Cake

September 27, 2018 3:43 pm Published by

Carrot cake is a delicious dessert that captivated the taste buds of many across generations. It is renowned for its…

Watermelon and Herb Salad

March 14, 2018 6:15 pm Published by

Watermelon and Herb Salad Watermelon and herbs make the idea complement to any summer braai. The freshness of the herbs…

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.…

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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…

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Pumpkin Soup

January 25, 2018 11:56 am Published by

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

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Cherry Tomato Crumpets

January 25, 2018 11:45 am Published by

Cherry Tomato Crumpets Great for snacks or a breakfast treat 115 g self-raising flour A pinch of bicarbonate of soda…

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Sweet Potato Soufflé

January 25, 2018 11:10 am Published by

Sweet potato soufflé Double-baked sweet potato soufflé with bacon, pecans and orange zest 400 g cooked sweet potato flesh (bake…

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Goji berry balls

January 24, 2018 9:36 am Published by

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

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Making Apple Cider

January 24, 2018 9:17 am Published by

Making Your Own Apple Cider An apple a day, the doctor’s way… When it comes to apple season there’s always…

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,…

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French Onion Soup

January 23, 2018 9:59 am Published by

French Onion Soup This classic French soup is easy to make and will satisfy hungry tummies. For the soup 500g…

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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…

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Cape Gooseberry Trifle

January 22, 2018 11:18 am Published by

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

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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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Chilli Kale Stir Fry

January 18, 2018 9:22 am Published by

Chilli Kale Stir Fry Make kale the hero of your veggie side dishes with this easy and healthy stir-fry. 1…

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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…

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Rhubarb Fool

January 17, 2018 11:12 am Published by

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

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Fish Pie

January 17, 2018 10:53 am Published by

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

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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…

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Stuffed Pumpkins Flowers

January 15, 2018 2:19 pm Published by

Rice and veggie stuffed pumpkin flowers 10 freshly picked pumpkin flowers (Use the male flowers with the long stems, and…

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Super Smoothies

January 15, 2018 1:35 pm Published by

Super Smoothies Smoothies are a great way to use your home-grown fruit and veggies, and to get your daily requirement…

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Papoutsakia

January 15, 2018 11:30 am Published by

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

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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,…

Fried Green Tomatoes

July 14, 2015 8:16 am Published by

If you watched the movie Fried Green Tomatoes and wondered what this delicious Southern dish tastes like, try this recipe…