• Because happiness is a scrumptious bowl of hearty pasta! The rich and flavourful combination  of ‘meaty’ mushrooms and full-bodied red wine really shines  in this tasty rendition of a  classic bolognese. INGREDIENTS 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 150 grams shiitake mushrooms, sliced 150 grams button mushrooms, sliced 150 grams brown mushrooms, sliced ½ cup olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 300 grams carrots, grated 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 3 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. dried origanum  1 tsp. dried basil 1½ cups red wine 2 cups vegetable stock 4 tins chopped tomatoes 2…

    This Moroccan harvest platter sings with flavour from succulent lamb, spice-roasted carrots, sweet dried apricots, almonds and fresh mint. A delicious and wholesome platter perfect for a weekend lunch with friends. What is Millet? Millet is a low-maintenance and drought-resistant grain that is gaining popularity due to its various health benefits. Millet is gluten-free and a good source of protein, fibre and micronutrients, and also provides multiple physical and mental health benefits. Though technically a seed, millet acts like a whole grain, so you can use it like you would other whole grains (e.g. quinoa). ALSO SEE: Charcuterie platter with hummus…

    Beef empanadas are favourites throughout Spain and Latin America. Their delicious flavours and flaky pastry shells have led them to become beloved worldwide. These make delicious appetisers or…

    The last time we heard from Hendrik Pretorius was in mid-2020 when he was wowing Lisbon’s foodies with his cakes and desserts that were being served at Simpli Restaurant in the Portuguese capital. Rated 5-stars on Trip Advisor, Simpli’s customers not only raved about the freshly roasted coffee but gave special mention of the pastries that Pretorius made on the premises several times a day. Flash forward to 2024 and Pretorius, at the tender age of 30, has opened his own eatery in Lisbon called Quest, and is once again impressing his patrons with his menu, which now includes a…

    Air fryers have become a new appliance favourite in homes over the last couple of years due to their interesting and delicious recipes, with the bonus of their overall convenience for cooking. But like all appliances, there are a lot of questions about the cleaning factor. The thought of figuring out how to clean your Air fryer can be daunting especially if you are a new buyer. Ease your anxiety, by checking the instruction manual of your specific air fryer to see if the basket and draw can be placed in the dishwasher. Most standard Air fryers can be cleaned…