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  • Grilled Cabbage Steak Recipe with Nederburg Wines

    Who’s calling cabbage humble? The once-maligned member of the cruciferous family is having a moment. In fact, it’s become a right royal since going on the grill. Chef Nti Ramaboa has given it the starring role in this Greek-inspired dish made with indigenous ditlwadi (or substitute with lentils). When given direct heat, the cabbage gets […] More

  • Avospiration for your Heritage Month Meals: Chicken and Avocado Club Salad

    Bunny chow, potjiekos, shisa nyama, koeksisters and biltong. Some foods are so woven into our heritage, it’s impossible to be South African and not love them. Another thing that’s proudly South African? Homegrown avos, of course, and no Heritage Month would be complete without them! With the arrival of the warmer weather, it’s the perfect […] More

  • Recipes by Chef Nti: Grilled Beef Tongue Recipe paired with Nederburg Wines

    Tongue, lerotse, morogo. Just saying the names recalls Gogo’s kitchen of love, comfort and flavour. Chef Nti Ramaboa combines them with atchar and coconut milk from the East and Dijon mustard from the West. Her fabulous fusion is fêted with Nederburg’s The Winemasters Grenache Carignan Rosé, an enchanting taste of fresh berry and light spice […] More

  • Our favourite Mince & Mushroom Pie Recipe

    You’ve probably heard cooks describe fresh mushrooms as sponges. Yes, that does mean they will become waterlogged if washed. But, on the positive side, it also means that mushrooms will combine exceedingly well with the flavour of every single ingredient added to the cooking pot – be they subtle or strong – while imparting their […] More

  • Slow Roasted Beef Short Rib Casserole With Creamy Polenta with Creative Block 5 by Spier

    This classic casserole will fill your kitchen with the most inviting aromas and the meltingly tender meat delivers big time with rich, comforting flavours. Served with Spier Creative Block 5, this recipe is perfect for entertaining. Slow Roasted Beef Short Rib Casserole With Creamy Polenta Recipe For the casserole: (serves 6) Ingredients 60 ml olive […] More

  • Muscles from Mushrooms: Portobello Steaks with Spicy Chimichurri Recipe

    DID YOU KNOW? Your results in the gym will be about the same whether you follow a meat-heavy lifestyle like keto, or adopt a vegan eating plan with lots of mushrooms? BUT, DID YOU KNOW  That there are plenty of additional health and nutritional benefits if you go the vegan route with lots of mushrooms!!! Muscles […] More

  • Umami Mushroom Rigatoni Recipe

    We celebrate the joy of comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds. As the cold winds blow outside, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a steaming bowl of pasta or savoring the delight of an irresistible, crispy, and cheesy pizza. And to elevate these delightful dishes to a whole new level […] More

  • Mushroom Bolognese with Hidden Veg Recipe

    We celebrate the joy of comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds. As the cold winds blow outside, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a steaming bowl of pasta or savoring the delight of an irresistible, crispy, and cheesy pizza. And to elevate these delightful dishes to a whole new level […] More

  • Grilled Mushroom Salad Pizza Recipe

    We celebrate the joy of comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds. As the cold winds blow outside, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a steaming bowl of pasta or savoring the delight of an irresistible, crispy, and cheesy pizza. And to elevate these delightful dishes to a whole new level […] More

  • Stop, guac and roll, it’s World Guacamole Month!

    Remember when avocado toast was the trendiest thing since sliced bread? What we didn’t tell all those Insta foodies was that the latest craze was just an old favourite – guacamole – all dressed up with somewhere to go. Guac is the ultimate every day, every night, party hard and laze-on-the-couch snack…which is why we’re […] More

  • Gin-fuse your Winter with a spiced Hot Gin Cocktail!

    When warm blankets just aren’t doing the trick, there’s only one thing to do – make yourself a hot Cape Town Gin cocktail! If there’s one upside to winter, it’s being able to eat and drink things that you wouldn’t necessarily in summer: hot soups and stews, hot chocolate, but most importantly, hot gin cocktails. […] More