• BBQ-pineapple chicken wings and slaw

    1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC. 2. Add all basting sauce ingredients, except the chicken wings, to a pot and bring to a simmer. 3. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool before pouring it over the chicken wings arranged on a ba…

  • Tofu poké bowl 

    1. Marinate the tofu in half the dressing for 45 minutes. Remove from marinade and fry in a little oil until just browned and crispy. 2.  Cook the vermicelli according to packaging instructions. Mix all the ingredients together and serv…

  • Kale slaw

    Kale slaw

    1. Using your hands, squeeze or massage the kale to soften it and help it to absorb the dressing. 2. To make the dressing, combine the orange juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, vinegar, mustard, ginger and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add…

  • 5 of the most beautiful salads

    Salads don't have to be boring. In fact they can be quite beautiful. When you have the right mix of ingredients, the colour and texture can make some magical salads that don't compromise on flavour. We've rounded up 5 of our most swoon-wort…

  • Roasted butternut and beetroot tart

    1. Defrost the puff pastry 2. Lightly score a 2cm border around each sheet. Prick the base inside the border all over with a fork and place on a floured baking tray. Bake at 200º C for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. 3. Spoon…

  • Quesadillas with Mexican salad

    1. Heat a large pan over a medium heat. Place one tortilla wrap in the pan, sprinkle grated cheese and place another tortilla wrap on top. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip over. Repeat with the remaining tortilla wraps, keeping the cooked ones…

  • Mexican bake

    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. To make the mince, heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add the onion and sweat for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, enchilada spice and paprika and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the mince and f…

  • Quick baby marrow salad

    Quick baby marrow salad

    Arrange the salad by layering each ingredient. Finish with the dressing. Find more salad recipes here. Photograph: Elsa Young Production: Khanya Mzongwana Assistant: Clive Ofentse Ndou  

  • Mustard-and-apricot snoek

    1. To make the potato salad, place the potatoes in a saucepan of salted cold water. Place over a medium heat and bring to a boil, cooking until the potatoes are fork-tender. 2. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the dressing. Mix th…