Trying to lighten up your calorie load? Spring-chicken pie is the perfect answer to healthy food demands. Our lightened-up version of this classic is filled with veggies and wholesomeness. Plus, it…
The greenest flavours of spring belong to peas, and just because they’re a vegetable doesn’t mean they should be excluded from baking! Spring pea cake with lemony cream cheese icing…
Finished in less than an hour and Banting-friendly, this crustless quiche with asparagus, goat’s cheese and basil quiche is both delicious and healthy! Can you really go wrong with…
Pecan nut tart with fynbos honey is a deliciously sweet tart that’s perfect for tea on a warm afternoon. The pecans give it a delicious earthy flavour and add…
These Moroccan-inspired almond, fig and orange blossom filo pies are little parcels of deliciousness. Full of fresh, fruity flavour, bite into the golden, flaky pastry for a dreamy dessert…
Sweet, fruity jam and rich ganache are the perfect pair in this apricot jam and chocolate ganache tart. It’s a marriage of divine flavour on a buttery, golden crust.…
These utterly scrummy white chocolate shards with sumac, orange and salted almonds are the ideal sweet-and-savoury treat to pop in the centre of the dinner table after a rich meal. The…
The passion wagon is a refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail courtesy of SohBar liquid chefs Andries Volschenk and Anthony Wingfield. Full of fruity flavour and the secrets of SohBar’s signature liquid magic, it’s the…
This is a fabulous dessert for Christmas – you can prepare the meringue, poached fruit and vanilla yoghurt the day before. Keep the Pavlova in an airtight container and the other components in…
This baby marrow and cream cheese-stuffed deboned chicken is a lighter, fresher take on Christmas fare – perfect for those who find traditional roasts and accompaniments too rich. Ask your butcher to debone…
Chicken liver parfait with port jelly and crisp almond Melba is a divinely elegant side dish or appetiser. Although liver is a little high in fat, it is an excellent source of…
Unlike its more traditional cousin, peppermint eggnog has just enough refreshing bite to make for an unusual but delicious holiday drink. This festive glass of creamy goodness is perfect…
Basic eggnog punch is a holiday staple. Who wouldn’t love to enjoy this creamy warm delight while watching the lights twinkle on a Christmas tree? Make enough for your…
This sophisticated cocktail comes courtesy of beverage gurus Andries Volschenk and Anthony Wingfield, of Joburg’s SohBar. The basil dahling is just one of their glamorous creations, and is also alcohol-free! Cool off…
Brandy-snap mince pies with berry compote are a tarty twist on a traditional holiday favourite. It’s an English superstition that, when making fruit mincemeat, one must always stir in…