If you’re on side dish duty this festive season, this Smashed Sweet Butternut is a winner! It’s buttery, comforting, and so easy to make with just five ingredients. Perfect for a quick and tasty addition to your festive table!
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This spicy creamy prawns recipe was a hit, it combines bold, aromatic spices with a rich, creamy sauce that’s balanced by a touch of tanginess from the lemon juice. The shells on the prawns help retain their natural juices, ensuring they stay tender and succulent. The sauce is versatile too, use it with other seafood
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I made this lovely slow roasted lamb recipe for my family, and it easily feeds 8–10 adults. What I love about this recipe is how simple it is, perfect even if you’ve never cooked a leg of lamb before. This year, after visiting Turkey and Greece, I was inspired by how they cook lamb. Their
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When thoughts turn to stuffing, memories of my paternal grandfather (Dadda) and maternal gran (Sandy Ma) flood my mind. Both were masters at crafting this dish. My late grandfather created an incredible stuffing, generously filling an entire turkey, while my gran opted for a side dish approach. Though not the most visually appealing, this dish
This no-fuss, no-bake cheesecake is the ideal summer dessert—perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers. It’s a definite crowd-pleaser, and the taste is simply amazing! INGREDIENTS METHOD
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Sweet honey-glazed, buttery carrots. A Christmas must have side dish that adds a touch of indulgence to your meal. And my honey-glazed carrots recipe is so simple to whip up. INGREDIENTS METHOD
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If you love prawns, you will love and appreciate the simplicity of this creamy peri-peri prawns recipe. My dad whips up the most incredible prawns, and honestly, there’s no other way I prefer indulging in these delectable crustaceans. As a Durbanite, I can confidently say that prawns are an absolute essential, especially around festive meals.
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For a hassle-free gravy that pairs perfectly with your leg of lamb, turkey, or roast chicken, follow these simple steps: Option 1: Easy Gravy from Roast Drippings Option 2: Roux-based Gravy without Roast Drippings No roast on hand? No problem! Whip up a rich gravy with this straightforward roux-based method, also a great vegetarian option:
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When I envision the perfect roast potatoes, my mind immediately goes to my uncle Sagran, who resides in the USA. I remember him once mentioning that for Thanksgiving, the key to his roast potatoes’ perfection lies in using Duck Fat. At first, I couldn’t quite grasp why, but a couple of years ago, when I
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What’s Christmas without a succulent leg of lamb? This protein has been and continues to be a Christmas staple and an absolute must-have for our family lunch. INGREDIENTS – 2 kg Leg of Lamb – 10 Cloves of Garlic, Sliced – 1 Bulb of Garlic – 6 Sprigs of Rosemary – 1 Whole Onion, Cut Into 4 – 1 Large Carrot
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