Botanical Infusions
January 30, 2025 2:40 pmHerb syrups, spiced vinegars, flavoured oils and even flavoured vodka – summer’s the perfect time to experiment with botanical infusions…
Herb syrups, spiced vinegars, flavoured oils and even flavoured vodka – summer’s the perfect time to experiment with botanical infusions…
Thai food uses a balance of flavours to create the perfect combination of sweet, sour, salty and hot to tease…
If you’re a fan of both sweet and sour flavours, you should love the flavour of granadillas. Also known as…
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This spicy, creamy coconut-based soup is a popular Thai dish packed with flavour and easy to make. The words translate…
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Radishes are one of those fast-growing crops in the garden that can also be sown throughout the year, so with…
While the versatile chickpea is the main traditional ingredient of hummus recipes, we have taken liberties and expanded the thinking…
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Most of us run out of time every morning while we try to get ready for the day. Something that…
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Any Jack Johnson fan will dream of making banana pancakes and singing along to his tune on a Sunday morning.…
A creamy zucchini soup with very little cream and lots of flavour from herbs and spices will go down very…
This brown rice and mushroom recipe is delicious and can be eaten hot or at room temperature, and is ideal…
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These peanut butter-based DIY dog treats are easy to make and a good source of protein and healthy fats for…
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Whether your holiday season entertaining is going to be gourmet or casual, here are seven quite ordinary herbs for the…
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Sage is traditionally used in stuffing and gives the fairly bland ingredients a kick of flavour. Instead of just stuffing…
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A lemon tree dripping with yellow balls of sunshine is a sight to see. But after you’ve given away the…
This is a wheat-based salad, but you can replace the wheat with millet for a gluten- and wheat-free version. Borage…
Herbs are the major ingredient in Thai curry paste, which forms the base of vegetarian curries as well as chicken,…
Mother’s Day is on its way, and if you want to be more original than giving Mum choccies and smelly…
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This quick and easy recipe will provide you with the perfect appetizer at your next family meal or a tasty…
Carrot cake is a delicious dessert that captivated the taste buds of many across generations. It is renowned for its…
Watermelon and Herb Salad Watermelon and herbs make the idea complement to any summer braai. The freshness of the herbs…
Cherry Tart To show off the cherries – the stars in this dessert – assemble the servings individually in elegant…
Spanspek Salsa This delicious salsa, which is spicy, sweet, hot and sour, is a perfect accompaniment to seared tuna or…
Lovage is a lesser-known and underrated Mediterranean herb. It is an indispensable culinary herb that adds depth to slow-cooked food.…
Cabbage salad with apples, walnuts and pecorino This recipe is also delicious with uncooked Brussels sprouts. 200 g baby cabbage…
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, chopped2 egg yolks1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard½ cup light olive oil½ cup sunflower oil2…
Pumpkin Soup Pumpkin season is a great time to produce an impressive yet easy-to-make soup for your guests. 1 kg…
Cherry Tomato Crumpets Great for snacks or a breakfast treat 115 g self-raising flour A pinch of bicarbonate of soda…
Sweet potato soufflé Double-baked sweet potato soufflé with bacon, pecans and orange zest 400 g cooked sweet potato flesh (bake…
Goji berry balls These simple date balls are packed with goodness, and are free of added sugar. You can mix…
Making Your Own Apple Cider An apple a day, the doctor’s way… When it comes to apple season there’s always…
8 apples, peeled, cored and sliced into eighths 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter Crumble 225g cake flour 150g…
This trio of carrots strives to celebrate a simple veggie. Get the most out of carrots by cooking them in…
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French Onion Soup This classic French soup is easy to make and will satisfy hungry tummies. For the soup 500g…
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Cape Gooseberry Trifle Enough for a crowd, this dessert will have them coming back for more. 400g fresh Cape gooseberries…
Take all the ingredients of a taco dinner and turn it into a party salad for a crowd. Let your…
Give your taste buds a treat with this easy-to-make salad! It’s a delicious and healthy blend of roast butternut, cherry…
Oranges come into harvest in winter, just in time to help us ward off nasty colds and flu with their…
Who said you can’t have your veggies and eat cake too? These beetroot brownies pack a punch of sweet and…
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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Leeks are a quintessential winter vegetable that is an ideal nutrient-packed addition to soups or stews to keep you warm…
The craze of ricing cauliflower as a substitute for flour for those that are on gluten-free diets has meant that…
Rhubarb Fool This easy recipe makes a refreshing dessert. Ingredients: 600g rhubarb 170g brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Juice…
Fish Pie With tarragon going so well with fish, potatoes and creamy filling, it should be standard in a simple…
Homemade Pink Lemonade Cordial Recipe by Erica Brown of Sōlfood. 1 litre freshly squeezed lemon juice 850g sugar 2-3 thinly…
Rice and veggie stuffed pumpkin flowers 10 freshly picked pumpkin flowers (Use the male flowers with the long stems, and…
Super Smoothies Smoothies are a great way to use your home-grown fruit and veggies, and to get your daily requirement…
This pie has the summery tastes of a piña colada and should be enjoyed with your eyes closed, imagining a…
Caprese Salad with Herby Basil Pesto Basil Pesto: 2 cups of fresh basil or mixed fresh herbs (basil, rocket, mint,…
Make your own baby spinach chilli bites and add a glorious melted mozzarella centre. This decadent treat is a perfect…
Papoutsakia – ‘little brinjal shoes’ This traditional Greek recipe uses brinjals or eggplants as the stars of the show. Papoutsakia…
Wow your guests with this unusual yet enticing recipe for beetroot panna cotta with dukkah-dusted goat’s cheese and pickled beetroot.…
Mashed Potato Puffs 3 large potatoes (540g), mashed with skin (2 cups) 3 large eggs, beaten 180g reduced-fat feta cheese,…
Honey and chilli potato koeksusters Syrup 1 tablespoon oil 2 spring onions (chopped) 1 tablespoon garlic paste 1 red pepper…
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Thyme is one of the top five herbs used in Caribbean cooking, being the mainstay of green seasoning. In addition…
Ingredients 1 garlic clove 1 onion, chopped 800 g white flour 50 ml olive oil 40 g fresh yeast 5…
The roasted flavour in this soup gives it a more robust flavour. Ingredients 2 kg Roma tomatoes olive oil salt…
This spicy relish or pickle is a great way to use up extra cauliflower and it is delicious with meat…
The Australians love their meat pies, and their traditional version is a tasty meat and gravy mixture. The addition of…
Ingredients 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup Nutty Wheat 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ cup grated cheese (use a strong…
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If you watched the movie Fried Green Tomatoes and wondered what this delicious Southern dish tastes like, try this recipe…
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