The idea of “Friendsmas” has very much hit the mainstream, says Khanya Mzongwana, which is why you shouldn’t hesitate to put ...

1. Place the melon into a large bowl and season with the chilli-and-lime salt, lime juice and zest and half of the honey, tossing gently to combine. Chill to marinate. 2. Blend the feta, yoghurt, ...

1. Heat a little olive oil in a heavy-based pan over a high heat. Season the venison and cook on both sides until golden brown, about 6 minutes for medium-rare and 8 minutes for medium-well. Add the ...

1. Microwave the grains according to package instructions, then place in a large bowl with half the chimichurri, the tomatoes, almonds and 1 T olive oil. Toss gently and season to taste. 2. Preheat a ...

5. In a roasting dish, place open on a wire rack – or place pork on a bed of sliced parsnips or potatoes 6. Roast the leg for the required time: for every 500 g, roast for 30 minutes + 15 minutes. 7.

1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives, Cheddar, jalapenos, biltong powder, onion and cayenne pepper. Mix well, then set aside. 2. Place the finely chopped biltong to a plate ...

1. Whisk the egg yolks and whites in separate bowls. 2. Fold half the whites into the yolks, then fold in the remaining whites. Season to taste. 3 Heat the butter in a medium frying pan. Spoon in the ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the rigatoni, pasta sauce, chicken stock and garlic in a deep baking dish, making sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid. 2. Nestle the frikkadels into the sauce ...

1.Roasting the Vegetables. Prepare medium-hot coals. 2. Place the beetroots and butternut directly into the coals and cook, turning occasionally, until tender, about 25–30 minutes. 3. Remove from the ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and spray an 18 x 28 cm rectangular cake tin (or a 30 cm round cake tin) well with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Sift the flour, bicarbonate soda and salt together. Whisk ...

1. Place the sorghum and 3 cups water in a saucepan, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Drain, season and set aside. Mix the dressing ingredients and season to taste. 2. Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Halve the ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Heat 4 T butter and the oil in an ovenproof pan. Add the chicken and brown on both sides. 3. Sauté the garlic, then add cream, stock and mustard and season to taste. 4 ...