To help us all survive JanuWorry, here is Khanya Mzongwana’s list of favourite budget-conscious pantry staples, which she deploys in delicious dishes throughout the year, but that really come into ...

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Using a hand mixer, beat the bananas until smooth. Don’t worry if some lumps are present, this will only make the bread taste better. Add the brown sugar, butter and eggs to ...

Dust the chicken pieces in turmeric. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Fry the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves to release their aromas. Add the butter and onion, and fry until translucent. Add the ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C . 2. Mix the melted butter with the crushed Tennis biscuits and press into a greased 24 cm spring-form tin. 3. To make the filling, beat the cream cheese until smooth and ...

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into thick, roughly evenly sized rounds. Trim the sides if necessary to create flat surfaces on both ends of each potato. 2. Heat a large ovenproof pan and add the oil.

Prep Time 15 minutes, plus 1 hour’s chilling time 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the flour, baking powder, salt, spices and sugar in a large bowl and mix ...

Do people still say “Friendsmas” these days? Well, excuse me if we don’t, because its relevance is felt more and more deeply as the years go by and as we grow up. Sure, I love my family as much as ...

The festive season is all about sunshine, relaxation, family and good food. This year, Nespresso’s Vertuo Festive Collection has the perfect coffee pods to match the season. From alfresco lunches to ...

Hate it or love it, the festive season is here, and with it comes the time – and inclination – to constantly be snacking. Of course, many of us don’t need the silly season to remind us to eat like ...

1. Salt the sliced onion and set aside to soften. 2. Slice the baguette in half, lengthwise, top with the grated cheese and onions, and drizzle with olive oil. 3. Place baguette halves in the ...

1 Place an olive at the base of a small skewer, then thread on an anchovy, pepper and a slice of the ham. Repeat until all the ingredients have been used. 2 To make the dressing, mix the olive brine, ...

1. Lightly spray a small non-stick pan with olive oil. Pour in the egg whites and sprinkle over the chives. Cook until set, folding into a circle to fit the muffin. 2. In the same pan, lightly sear ...