There is no better way to treat yourself than with a warm, gooey chocolate pudding basking in it’s own decadent sauce. This clever little twist on a traditional chocolate cake is what dreams are made of, with the finished result offering up a crisp top and dreamy chocolate sauce on the bottom. Topped with a dollop…
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Braised Pork Belly & Sweet Potato Mash | Simmer Thyme
A recipe by Simmer Thyme Simmer Thyme is made up of diverse duo, @mantsoepout and @thefreeds. This passionate pair have teamed up with yours truly to bring South Africans delectable dishes rooted in a love for good old-fashioned home cooking. Without giving too much away, they have given us a taster of what’s to come and we…
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Creamy mushroom pasta | dreamy comfort food for any day of the week
This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is topped with toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of lemon juice for a dreamy comfort food dish any day of the week. Ingredients 500ml pouring 250ml milk Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon 100g grated parmesan Olive oil 2 tbsp. Butter Handful of thyme (stripped off the…
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Delicious homemade pizza | 4 different ways in 4 different trays
We sent our crispy baking range to @MyKitchen to try, and they created something that foodie dreams are made of – homemade pizza, 4 ways in all 4 of our innovative baking trays! From a delicious classic pizza to pull-apart rolls, a tasty pizza loaf and cheesy baguettes – drool! Take your pick and make…
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Wholesome vegetable lasagne | Celebrating a little bringal magic
Call it what you like, aubergine, eggplant or bringal – this glorious plant can be served fried, roasted or grilled to give you one of the most flavourful meals. Bringal, as it’s known in South Africa, can be used as a meat substitute in curries, or for some tasty texture in dips, salads and wraps.…
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Choosing the right cookware | Why non-stick is a must-have kitchen item
Choosing the right cookware for your kitchen and investing in good quality products is sometimes seen as a daunting task. With so many options in the market place, knowing what to look out for in a long list of benefits can be pretty overwhelming. When stocking up your cookware cupboard, the rule of thumb is…
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Seasoning your cookware | Why it’s necessary and how to do it
Although non-stick coatings were designed to provide you with a cooking surface that prevents food from sticking, occasionally they need a little rejuvenating to perform at their absolute best! Seasoning your cookware is a bit like caring for your skin. It’s your lifelong partner, but gets a bit worn out over time, and every now…
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Eetrite shops | Local homeware brand takes over SA
Eetrite shops – where the vision began As a proudly South African homeware brand, we have been providing homes across the country with affordable, quality-driven and fashionable products for over 60 years. Currently, over 2000 stores across the country stock items from the Eetrite product range – from our famous cutlery and beautiful dinnerware and…
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Cooking with Kids | Getting the Kids Involved
A great braai brings the whole family together – including the kids. From picking the perfect sides and meat to the beauty of braai conversations, a braai is a celebration that brings people of all ages together. Let’s look at ways of getting kids excited about braaiing and preparing their own food. Cooking with kids Pin…
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Healthy Eating | Put a Spring in Your Step
We’re jumping for joy! It’s spring – and time to shed those winter grams that have been piling on. Out with the warm comfort foods and in with the fresh, crisp flavours our taste buds have been crying out for. Today we look at recipes that celebrate spring. It’s time to talk healthy eating –…