The top 10 recipes you couldn’t stop making in June 2024

By Lesego Madisa, 1 July 2024

We officially entered the winter months in June. Wondering what TASTE readers were cooking up? The theme was undoubtedly comforting meals. From slow-cooked lamb shank ragu to warm chocolate mousse, it’s clear TASTE readers were taking it slow with rich and indulgent recipes.

10. Warm chocolate mousse

It's the season! Warm pudding season. If you were not keen on staying indoors, we're sure this warm chocolate mousse made it all worth it. This mousse if for anyone looking for a creamy and decadent dessert that doesn't hold back on the chocolate.

Get the recipe for warm chocolate mousse here. 

9. Lamb shank ragù with gnocchi

For Father's Day, Clem Pedro whipped up slow-cooked lamb shank that's tender and fall right off the bone. This recipe is everything we love about winter dishes – it's comfort in a bowl.

Get the recipe for lamb shank ragù with gnocchi here. 

8. Brown onion soup with cheesy toasties

All of the flavour of French onion soup, in half the time.

Get the recipe for brown onion soup with cheesy toasties here.

7. Banana muffins

 

Take banana bread on the go by turning it into muffins. These banana muffins can be a quick breakfast for when you're on the go, a sweet treat during the day. They're dead easy to make and we bet you have a few overripe bananas to spare.Banana-muffins

Get the recipe for banana muffins here. 

6. Tomato soup with air-fryer scones

Tomato soup with a cheesy side is a classic for a reason! Abigail Donnelly doubles the cheese in this recipe by serving this spicy tomato soup with cheesy air-fryer scones and halloumi! Not in the mood for scones? Do the classic tomato soup and cheese toastie combo instead.Tomato soup with air fryer scones

Get the recipe for tomato soup with air fryer scones here. 

5. Rice Krispie treats with chocolate ganache

Rice Krispie treats with chocolate ganache

Extra gooey and delicious chocolate Rice Krispie treats with marshmallows and chocolate-coated Krispies cereal is so easy to make – so easy it'll make a great school holiday baking activity! They’re ready in 30 minutes or less and no baking is required.

Get the recipe Rice Krispie treats with chocolate ganache here. 

4. Steamed bread grilled cheese with slow-cooked oxtail

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Khanya Mzongwana's cheese toastie series has us all rushing to the store for cheese and bread. This grilled cheese toastie is 100% South African-inspired. It's filled with slow-cooked oxtail and regular grocery store bread is swapped for soft and fluffy steamed bread.

Get the recipe for steamed bread grilled cheese with slow-cooked oxtail here. 

3. Morogo Gorgonzola grilled cheese

Need to add more greens to your diet? Start with this morogo-gorgonzola grilled cheese. Khanya uses wild greens for this recipe but if morogo or imifino is hard to come by kale, spinach and cavolo nero work just as well. Morogo Gorgonzola grilled cheese

Get the recipe for morogo gorgonzola grilled cheese here. 

2. Pork chops with roasted cabbage and apples

“There is something unbeatable about the timeless combination of salty pork, sweet apples and buttery cabbage. I love this with Woolworths’ creamy ready-made mash –it’s a game changer.” – Hannah Lewry

Get the recipe for pork chops with roasted cabbage and apples here. 

1. Spicy mince flatbreads

This is a budget dinner that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. As if mince wasn’t already one of the most versatile proteins around, here’s a dish packed with big flavour that takes under 30 minutes to prepare, and it’s kind to your wallet.

Get the recipe for spicy mince flatbreads here.

Lesego Madisa

Article by Lesego Madisa

TASTE's commercial content producer loves thrifty recipes, fridge foraging and never says "no" to cake. When she's not flipping through the pages of food mags and cookbooks, she's happily baking and knitting in her tiny apartment.
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