Do you ever wish you could hold and capture a season, or bottle it to keep it for later? Well, that’s what preserving is all ...

The first bite of the season’s stone fruit always signals the arrival of summer. Bursting with juicy sweetness, the harvest of plump peaches, nectarines, apricots and ruby-red plums is nothing short ...

1. Whip the cream until dropping consistency. Beat the condensed milk and cream cheese until combined, then beat in the vanilla and almond essence. Beat in the cream until combined. 2. Fold the ...

2024 was an interesting year. There were many elections around the world, including our very own here in South Africa. Loadshedding miraculously stopped (touch wood that continues) and TASTE stopped ...

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a roasting pan with baking paper. Make small incisions all over the lamb using a sharp knife. Mix the rosemary and salt and rub onto the meat until well coated.

Don’t be caught unawares this January – stock up smartly with pantry staples that will help see you through the notorious “JanuWorry” end-of-the-month stress and help you recover from December, which ...

1. Place the tongue in a large saucepan, add the vegetables, spices, bouquet garni and water. Ensure that the tongue is submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 2 ...

1. Gently heat the olive oil in an ovenproof casserole and sauté the onion until translucent and golden. 2. Add the garlic, chilli, green pepper, carrots and celery. Fry for about 4 minutes, then add ...

1. Mix the butter, oil, herbs and lemon zest. Rub the chicken with the butter-and-oil mixture and place a few sprigs of herbs and half the lemon in the cavity. Roast for 1 hour at 180ºC or until ...

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Using a sharp knife, peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half, lengthways. Place into a large saucepan. Add water to just cover and sprinkle with salt. Parboil for 7 to ...

1. Braai the wors on medium coals until cooked to your liking and set aside. Cooking low and slow will prevent the skin from splitting, which keeps the wors juicy. 2. Slice the hot dog rolls in half ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Place the butternut on a baking tray and drizzle with 2 T olive oil. Season, then roast until tender, about 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a ...