Cook steak perfectly

There’s nothing more delicious than a thick cut of prime, juicy steak, cooked perfectly. Here’s your quick guide to cooking steak at home.

Cook asparagus

Asparagus is best when bought in season as they lose flavour and crispness within days after being harvested. Here are some tips on preparing them.

Make potato rosti

This dish can be served as a side or a main depending on how many you make. Serve with cream cheese and a generous helping of fresh salmon. Follow the steps and most of all, enjoy!

How to make koeksisters

Traditional koeksister recipes can have slight variations: some use milk instead of water, others use fresh yeast and there are those who swear by adding cream of tartar to the syrup to give koeksisters that essential crispy exterior. Here’s our favourite version.

How to cook quinoa

We love “keen-wa” – that’s the way you say it – from Peru where it is highly valued as a staple. And rightly so, for it is rich in protein. It’s a complete protein in fact, high in magnesium, a good source of fibre and gluten free. You may think it’s a grain, but it’s actually a seed. It has a wonderful mouthfeel – fluffy and nutty with a bit of bite.

Roast chicken

An eternal favourite, a perfectly roast chicken is actually very easy to do. Here’s the classic way.

Make pizza bases

Making your own pizza bases is a great way to keep the kids entertained and into the kitchen. Make a pile of pizza bases and freeze them, then simply whip out of the freezer and add your favourite toppings.

Make pomegranate molasses

Pomegranate molasses is delicious with roast lamb, whisked into salad dressings or drizzled over roast vegetables.

Cook chicken breasts perfectly

Cooking filleted chicken breasts so that they are juicy and tender is quite an art. Follow our steps and they’ll be perfect every time.

Make a cheese fondue without a fondue pot

What about a mouthwatering pot of warm melted cheese, served with crusty bread, vegetables or even grilled sausages? Fondue is making its way back into many kitchens – here’s our version of this retro dish.

Make chilli poppers

What better way is there to kick off a Mexican-themed party than a round of tequila and a platter of fiery jalapeño poppers?

Make self-saucing lemon pudding

Serve this delicious dessert hot with a little bit of cream.