Basic baking do’s and don’ts
Everyone knows baking requires a bit of precision, but that shouldn’t put you off. We’ve rounded up some of the most common baking questions so that you can overcome your fears once and for all.
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5 tray bakes to add to your weekly rotation
Is there a kitchen tool that works as hard as the humble roasting tray? Considering all the things you can do with it, we don’t think so. Above all, we love its one-pan nature and that you simply toss a load of ingredients into it before throwing everything into the oven. If you’re looking for a little tray-bake inspiration, here are 5 of our current favourites.
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3 inspired recipes using mince
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times, there’s no ingredient that works quite as hard as mince. But if you’ve mastered your Bolognese, and you’re tired of chilli con carne, here are three fast recipes using mince that we bet you haven’t tried yet.
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Brilliant bobotie with a twist
This delicious bobotie has a wild secret – it’s made using flavourful venison mince from Woolworths. Throw in a fresh and vibrant coconut-and-banana salsa and it’s a tasty meal indeed.
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Dried Fruit Month: Celebrating the real goodness of dried fruit
South Africa’s first-ever Dried Fruit Month kicks off on 1 March 2021. The campaign, which is spearheaded by Dried Fruit South Africa aims to remind and educate consumers about the natural goodness of dried fruit. At the same time, it also wants to dispel some of the myths that have arisen around this wholesome pantry staple in recent years.
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3 delicious dairy-free desserts
Looking for a dairy-free sweet treat? We’ve got you covered. Here are three of our favourite dairy-free dessert recipes made with a little help from the ever-expanding dairy-free range at Woolies.
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5 easy fish recipes that belong on your weekly menu
Whether you’re pescatarian, eating more fish right now because of lent, or just need some new fish recipes, we’ve got 5 excellent ideas – from baked fish and roast fish, to fish soup and fishcakes.
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Cape Town’s coolest barista Moses Lebofa on celebrating African coffee
Meet Moses Lebofa, the man behind Moses Coffee, whose cups have been seen popping up in some of Cape Town’s coolest spots. He talks to us about his unsuspecting journey to becoming a barista and shares some sage advice for others who want to follow in his footsteps.
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10 under-appreciated South African ingredients
While a small percentage of traditional South African ingredients get all the press, there are hundreds of spectacular flavours that seldom get a mention. The 100 Flavours exhibition at Maker’s Landing in Cape Town aims to change that. Here’s a small taste of what to expect.