Recipes
Spiced infused craft mulled cider
Mulled cider is a great alternative to mulled wine, bringing winter warmth into your home with this quick and easy hot drink. We’ve thankfully got more and more options of great ciders in South Africa today, and they’re all really... Continue reading
Make better homemade pasta with our tips and this easy spinach and herb recipe
The thought of fresh, homemade pasta has always sounded like a wonderful idea but really filled me with trepidation. To start, finding consensus on a pasta dough recipe is impossible. Some have olive oil, some, salt and yet others have... Continue reading
Easy self-saucing chocolate mud cakes in your Le Creuset mugs
Some mugs’ sole purpose is a vessel for your favourite hot brew. Yet other mugs can be your best companion when you’re craving any kind of comfort, be that a cup of tea, hearty winter soup or a decadent dessert.... Continue reading
Vegetarian lasagne with winter squash & nutmeg
This veggie lasagne has the same amount of comfort food boxes ticked as any other lasagne would, with slow roasted butternut in all of its caramelised glory, a super flavourful white sauce and a cheesy crust that makes those great bubbly and... Continue reading
Log fire roasted pork belly skewers
This is possibly our most moreish snack! A pork belly skewer is something more substantial for those winter afternoon rugby games. If the day allows it, a great way to finish off the pieces of pork belly is on the... Continue reading
Rich, wintery, spiced butternut custard tart
A rich, butternut custard tart, spiked with wintery flavours, set in a crispy pastry shell. This moreish pie holds its soft filling when sliced, but is best served slightly cooled at room temperature and works well chilled too. Be sure... Continue reading
Authentic winter comfort Karoo lamb pie
The Karoo is famous for fynbos, and so equally anything that lives off that fynbos will hold the delicate cinnamon and eucalyptus flavours from the bush. The Karoo farmers have to go through quite a process to get their lamb certified, and... Continue reading
Lamb burgers with Alliance amber ale
There is something seriously delicious about hashing up your own lamb burgers and pairing them with aptly selected craft beers. We whipped up this recipe for a lamb burger, that was born to be paired with a bottle of Citizen... Continue reading
Peanut butter & jam chicken wings with blue cheese dipping sauce
It sounds like a strange combination, but think about it. A spicy, nutty sauce with just a hint of sweetness, that is caramelised onto the tastiest part of the chicken. These wings also hold the perfect amount of heat, to give you that... Continue reading
A toasted seed banana beer bread to ruin all others
We are taking this tea-time classic to new heights. La Trappe Blond beer and banana bread are the perfect pairing because of the blond beer having notes of bread, banana and honey. The bread is packed with honey, seeds, banana flavour, and all things... Continue reading
