• the perfect juicy braaied turkey

    This is how much food to prepare per person for Christmas

    For some of us, Christmas is the biggest cooking event of the year. And while we all love leftovers, there are only so many of them you can continue eating long after Christmas ends. This year, Christmas might also be slightly smaller than usual, so in case you’re feeling a little unsure of how much to cook, this guide is for you.

  • Hot & spicy beef noodles

    In the mood for something with a bit of spice? Something that feels like takeaways that you can whip up at home? These hot and spicy beef noodles are perfect – and so easy to make, thanks to the new Asian range from Woolworths.

  • Sepial Shim: a new dumpling spot, new superpowers and new restaurant plans

    Those know Sepial Shim, love her and her cooking. Her tiny-but-mighty Korean restaurant in Salt River was always known for its delicious bowl of spicy, funky and fresh food. Like many others in the industry, Sepial has had a hard year, one that has forced her to wear many hats. We caught up with her to talk about her ventures, as well as her decision to close Sepial’s Kitchen.

  • T-bone steak with buttermilk sauce and chakalaka recipe

    3 spicy braai dishes that are perfect for summer

    When you think curry powder, you may think of cold evenings and comfort food that warms you up from the inside out. But the ingredient is more versatile than you think. There are plenty of ways to spice up your food all year round. Here are three spicy dishes that are perfect for your next braai.

  • Nectarine-meringue-pie

    Nectarine meringue pie

    Yes, you read right, we made a nectarine meringue pie. We feel it’s only right to celebrate stonefruit season with this summery dish – made so much more delicious by using Woolies Flavourburst™ nectarines.

  • Festive-blackened-salmon

    Sam Woulidge and Jacques Erasmus share their ultimate Christmas menu on TV

    Struggling to decide what to cook for Christmas this year? Chef, interior designer and restaurant owner Jacques Erasmus will be teaming up with food writer and TASTE columnist Sam Woulidge for the ultimate menu, on tv show ‘n Kersfees met Woolies en Vriende this December. The show will premier on Via (DStv channel 147) on 1 December at 20:30. Want to cook along? Here’s what’s on the menu!