The 10 most-viewed recipes on TASTE in May 2026
Mother’s Day, Africa Month and Eid al-Adha, there were plenty of reasons to look up special occasion recipes in May. But which recipes were you most excited to try? Cosy meals, a decadent chocolate cake and a viral chicken wing recipe are all included in the most-viewed recipes recipes in May. Did your favourite make the list?
10. Oxtail stew
It may be autumn, but there have already been some bitingly cold days across the country. So it's no wonder you all searched for one of the most warming, comforting dishes there is - oxtail stew! This version by Mogau Seshoene, a.k.a. The Lazy Makoti is the most popular oxtail recipe on our site. We didn't even post this recipe, yet you still found it and viewed it so many times it made this most-viewed recipes list!
9. Picanha steak tataki
If you needed a fresh, flavourful appetiser in May, you found it in this easy recipe. Lightly seared picanha steak is dressed in an incredible Asian-style sauce that's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Developed by Marcelle van Rooyen, this recipe could not be easier to make, and it is still so impressive.
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8. Three-cheese cabbage bake
What do you get when you combine a social media trend with one of the world's most beloved ingredients? Happiness on a plate! This three-cheese cabbage bake by Jacqueline Burgess, definitely evokes happiness. It's such a great way to elevate the humble cabbage, which is really having a moment right now.
Three-cheese cabbage bake recipe
7. Chicken akni
Whether you made this for Eid al-Adha, a special occasion or just because you needed something comforting, we're sure Fatima Sydow's chicken akni hit the spot. Not only is it a family recipe, it's one that honours Fatima's legacy as a beloved cook.
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6. Atchar fried rice
To celebrate Africa month, we teamed up with Kenneth Tebogo Middleton. He visited the TASTE studio and shared recipes from his new cookbook, Paradise: For Those Who Live to Eat. He upped the ante on a classic by using atchar to boost the flavours. To quote one of the commentators on this recipe, "This is genius 🔥". P.S. Look out for another recipe from Kenneth on this most-viewed recipes list.
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5. One-pot chicken and rice
Low effort, budget-friendly, big flavour and minimal dishes? Clem Pedro knocked it out of the park with this one. It's easily customisable as well. No wonder you loved this recipe when we posted it.
One-pot chicken and rice recipe
4. Fish biryani
When we asked Fehmz what she wanted to make for Eid al-Adha, this fish biryani was at the top of her list. She even went to a Woolies' fishmonger to have her fish cut perfectly. This one got people talking – from praising the dish to making their own additions, many people were excited to try it and make it their own.
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3. Chocolate Brigadeiro cake
Is it even Eid without a decadent dessert? Fehmz's dessert of choice for this year was this amazing Brigadeiro cake. Brigadeiro is a traditional Brazilian dessert, and she used the ingredients to make a sauce in which to drench the cake. To make it even more indulgent, it's topped with whipped cream and Chuckles!
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Chocolate Brigadeiro cake recipe
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2. Banana fat cakes
Kenneth's second entry took second place! This time, he created a vetkoek-and-banana bread mash-up to make this masterpiece. Kenneth rates it 100/100 and we wholeheartedly agree!
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1. Apricot chicken wings with ginger-biscuit dukkah
This recipe by Khanya Mzongwana got 1.5 million views on TikTok alone! It's a recipe she made in honour of her mom for Mother's Day, and she even created ginger-biscuit dukkah to make it even more special. You thought it was special too, and we hope your mom, or whoever you made it for, loved it!
@wwtaste For a Mother’s Day that leans savoury, Khanya Mzongwana is making spicy apricot roast chicken wings with ginger-biscuit crunch. A little sweet with a little heat. 💗 Search “Apricot chicken wings with ginger-biscuit dukkah” on taste.co.za or find the recipe below. 🍽️ 4 🥣 15 minutes ⏲️ 30 minutes 📌 Ingredients 25 g Woolworths hot seasoning 100 g Woolworths apricot harissa 4 T extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 20 free-range chicken wings, halved 90 g Woolworths hummus, for serving For the ginger-biscuit dukkah: 30 g Woolworths coriander-and-roasted seed dukkah 3 Woolworths ginger snaps, roughly chopped For the salad, combine: 4 mini cucumbers, sliced diagonally 10 g mint, leaves picked 10 g fresh coriander, leaves picked 2 T extra virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 📌 Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. In a bowl, combine the hot seasoning, apricot harissa, olive oil and lemon juice. Add the wings and toss until the they’re completely coated. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes or until cooked through and slightly charred. Keep warm. 2. To make the dukkah, toast it in a pan until fragrant. Add the chopped ginger biscuits and set aside. 3. To serve, dollop the the hummus onto a serving platter. Place the wings beside the hummus and add the salad on the side. Sprinkle generously with the ginger-biscuit dukkah and serve hot. #foodtiktok #mothersday #easyrecipes #chickenwings ♬ original sound - WWTaste
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