• Called cebollitas de cambray in Mexico, these spring onions (aromatic root vegetables) will often be served alongside carne asada (grilled beef). Give this mouthwatering dish a go as an accompaniment to your perfectly grilled-over-the coals meat this Braai Day. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart

    For nearly 25 years, Plaka has been South Africa’s go-to Greek restaurant with a long-standing philosophy of modern traditional Greek faire. The menu at their new-look store at the Cresta Shopping Centre includes traditional favourites like calamari, moussaka, kleftiko, whole grilled linefish, prawns, lamb chops as well as more contemporary dishes such as honey-mustard pork fillet and a delicious fully-loaded fisherman’s pasta.  Street food such as yiros, souvlaki and toasted pitas are of course on offer for quick meal on the go. Designed around Plaka’s ethos of “eating together”, there’s also “The Family Table” which is a selection of popular…

    The Festive Ideas market is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and promises to be bigger and better than ever before with an incredible collection of festive gift ideas and décor inspiration.  This fabulous market takes place at the Simondium’s Country Lodge from Wednesday, 24 October, to Sunday, 28 October. The elegant guest house with its magnificent garden and roaming peacocks will be transformed into a colourful bazaar with a feast of goods that will transform your festive season.  Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, trinkets for your tree, perfect fashion items or accessories, hostess favours, décor ideas or…

    For this recipe, you will need: skinless and boneless chicken breasts, baby spinach, strawberries and walnuts. This grilled chicken, spinach and strawberry salad is perfect as a light lunch on its own, or ditch the chicken and enjoy as a delicious braai side! Serves 4 EASY 20 mins Season 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts with 7g (1 tbsp) ground paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside. Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the pan and grill until cooked, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and cut into thick…

    This Heritage Day, 24 September, SPAR is celebrating SA’s melting pot of cultures by serving up simply delicious dishes that are sure to please one and all… Plus you can stand a chance to WIN a R1 000 SPAR voucher! Simply fill out the entry form below and answer an easy question (HINT: the answer is in the recipes). CHARGRILLED CORN SALAD Instead of grilling the cobs of corn in a griddle pan, you can cook them directly over hot coals on your braai for 10 minutes per side. Serves 4 EASY 30 mins WHAT YOU NEED PICKLED RED ONION ½…

    Calexico is a brand-new Americana-style restaurant and vinyl lounge situated in 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark. The newly launched spot prides itself on the quirky décor, vinyl wall and…