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A Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe That’s Perfect For The Weekend
Read More: A Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe That’s Perfect For The WeekendSay what? The theory goes: apples are high in pectin, which binds with water and limits the amount of fat your cells can absorb and store. Now that’s a good reason to whip up an apple crumble, right? Another reason it can add to weight loss? Apples are packed with fibre, which slows down the…
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3 Delicious Matcha Recipes Loaded With Antioxidants
Read More: 3 Delicious Matcha Recipes Loaded With AntioxidantsReady to take your nutrition to the next level? This antioxidant-packed powder can be used in all kinds of ways, so get ready to power up. What Is Matcha? Used in traditional tea ceremonies, matcha is a finely ground, hand-picked green tea grown in the shade. While the popularity of powdered tea died out long…
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Make Your Own Age-Defying Breakfast Bars
Read More: Make Your Own Age-Defying Breakfast BarsThese beauty-boosting breakfast bars might just be the morning shortcut to glowing skin. The raw cacao helps improve circulation, zapping those panda-like bags, while pistachios are packed with vitamin E (essential for skin rejuvenation), helping to fade age spots and pigmentation. Bonus! Print Age-Defying Breakfast Bars Eat yourself gorgeous from the inside with this beauty-boosting…
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You’ll Never Want Cabbage Served Any Other Way (Seriously!)
Read More: You’ll Never Want Cabbage Served Any Other Way (Seriously!)We love the salty, umami flavour of soy sauce: a splash adds depth to stews, zing to marinades and it’s an essential accompaniment for sushi and stir-fries… But it doesn’t always love us back. Why? Because it contains wheat – and some people are allergic to it. But at least there’s hope! Say hello to…
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This Chamomile Smoothie Will Make Falling Asleep Easier Than Ever
Read More: This Chamomile Smoothie Will Make Falling Asleep Easier Than EverIf you struggle with getting a good night’s sleep, your daily habits might be sabotaging your sleep without you even realising it. But before you resign yourself to another restless night, try this… The answer to your nightly nightmare might be… hemp! Yup, hemp. Forget the association with weed – there’s no THC in hemp…
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Genius Healthy Ingredient Swaps For Junk Food From Chantal Lascaris
Read More: Genius Healthy Ingredient Swaps For Junk Food From Chantal LascarisCook and cookbook author Chantal Lascaris has released her newest cookbook, All Sorts of Junk Food Made Healthy. To celebrate, we’re dishing her crazy-delicious sweet chilli chicken pizza – made with genius healthy ingredient swaps. The case for (healthier) junk food “This is not a cookbook for weight loss,” says Lascaris. “It’s a book for…
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Yes, You Can Make Granola In The Air Fryer! Here’s Our Healthy Chocolate Granola Recipe
Read More: Yes, You Can Make Granola In The Air Fryer! Here’s Our Healthy Chocolate Granola RecipeStill eating store-bought granola? When you can make it healthier and for cheaper at home? Allow us to overhaul your breakfast routine with this chocolate air fryer granola. Yes! You can make it in the air fryer, no preheating required. We love that you have total control over exactly what ingredients go into it (as…
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Make This Charred Mango and Steak Salad While Mangoes Are Still In Season
Read More: Make This Charred Mango and Steak Salad While Mangoes Are Still In SeasonTrying to soak up the last few moments of summer before the first few twinges of autumn are in the air? We love keeping the tantalising taste of summer alive with fruity additions to classic recipe faves. The hero of today? Mangoes! And the recipe that’s getting an upgrade? A steak salad recipe, of course!…
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This Classic Gazpacho Recipe Is Excellent Hydration + Antioxidants
Read More: This Classic Gazpacho Recipe Is Excellent Hydration + AntioxidantsThe summer buzz means sundowners, picnics and all things chilled. It’s also par for the course to eschew heavy foods in favour of salads, fruit and smoothies. But don’t discount soup. Yes, this classic gazpacho recipe is not only hydrating but packs an antioxidant punch. The case for this chilled gazpacho recipe “It’s normal for…
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4 Smoothie “Love Potions” That Legitimately Have An Effect On Attraction
Read More: 4 Smoothie “Love Potions” That Legitimately Have An Effect On AttractionForget chemical stimulants – these love potions are packed with all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs to naturally boost libido, enhance stamina and heighten pleasure. Let’s just say you’ll be a smooth(ie) operator after one of these! For Deeper Orgasms Try: The Red Devil Smoothie Use: 1/3 watermelon, 1/3 punnet strawberries, handful chia…
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You Can Make A Healthy, Protein-Packed Lunch In 5 Minutes
Read More: You Can Make A Healthy, Protein-Packed Lunch In 5 MinutesYes, five minutes. That’s all it takes to whip up this nutritious, no-cook lunch – faster than scrolling through your favourite food app and deciding on a takeaway. This recipe has only nine ingredients and ticks all the boxes for a flavourful, fuss-free desk meal. What’s more, salmon brings a hefty dose of omega-3 fatty…
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A Homemade Granola Recipe That Doesn’t Taste Like Cardboard
Read More: A Homemade Granola Recipe That Doesn’t Taste Like CardboardNothing beats a good homemade recipe that’s packed full of the good stuff – coconut, nuts, seeds, spices, ginger – and this one’s got ’em all! Best part (besides this granola being damn delicious)? These ingredients are great for your skin. Gingerol, the antioxidant in ginger, not only helps tone your skin, but also acts…
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For A Fresh Start, Reach For This Coco Yoghurt Bowl
Read More: For A Fresh Start, Reach For This Coco Yoghurt BowlIn search of a quick protein-packed breakfast bowl recipe (that doesn’t involve oats)? Yoghurt’s got your back. This yoghurt bowl may sound simple, but it’ll keep you full until lunch and it’s loaded with probiotics. #BetterBreakfasts here we come! Print Go Coco Yoghurt Bowl This protein-packed breakfast bowl may sound simple, but it’ll keep you full…
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Sneak More Veggies Into Dinner With These Easy Tacos
Read More: Sneak More Veggies Into Dinner With These Easy TacosWho says veggies have to be boring? These healthy roasted cauliflower tacos bring all the bold flavours of Mexican cuisine with a touch of South African flair, thanks to chef Aiden Pienaar. Cauliflower makes the perfect taco filling – nutrient-rich, low-calorie and seriously tasty. Plus: DYK cauliflower’s not just versatile, but rich in vitamins C,…
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3 Easy, Healthy Sorbet Recipes Perfect For Sunny Days
Read More: 3 Easy, Healthy Sorbet Recipes Perfect For Sunny DaysWe’re all about food that tastes delish, but instead of dashing to the café for a lolly to cool the kids (and yourself) down, rather make your own nutritious homemade sorbet this season. This way you can control exactly what you’re putting in your body and use the best fresh fruits spring and summer have…
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The Lazy Makoti’s Flavourful Coconut Fish Recipe Is What’s Been Missing From Your Dinner Rotation
Read More: The Lazy Makoti’s Flavourful Coconut Fish Recipe Is What’s Been Missing From Your Dinner RotationIf there’s one thing South Africans love, it’s flavour-packed food and Amarula. And now, thanks to Amarula, The Lazy Makoti, J’Something and home cooks across South Africa(!), we’re able to combine the two. Introducing: The Great Marula Menu cookbook. But what can you expect? It’s simple really… You’ll get delicious recipes like this coconut fish…
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You Need To Make Our Gingerbread Christmas Pudding Recipe This Festive Season
Read More: You Need To Make Our Gingerbread Christmas Pudding Recipe This Festive SeasonIt’s time to put a new spin on an old classic. And we’d like to introduce you to this Gingerbread Christmas pudding recipe to help you do just that. You’ll warm up your pud by adding gingerbread spices and then drizzle over a luscious ginger caramel sauce for added wow factor. READ MORE: Try This…
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You’re About To Get Addicted To This Rose-and-Raspberry Lemon Tart
Read More: You’re About To Get Addicted To This Rose-and-Raspberry Lemon TartA fresh dessert is always a good idea, especially when it marries flavours that you wouldn’t have imagined coming together. We’ve picked this delectable creation from award-winning Chef Monché Muller‘s book Harvest Table: A Culinary Journey Through The Wine Regions Of France, Italy, Spain And South Africa. Let’s jump right in! READ MORE: This Braai Dessert Is…
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This Easy Snap Peas Side Dish Deserves A Spot On Your Braai Menu
Read More: This Easy Snap Peas Side Dish Deserves A Spot On Your Braai MenuBalancing a summer braai menu need not be complicated. Braais, by their very nature, are meant to free up your time – allowing you enough time to chat away while tending (not stressing) about your dishes. This snap peas recipe retains nutrients and it only takes 15 mins to prep. Plus, snap peas are packed…
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The Steak Recipe Guests Will Still Be Raving About Weeks Later…
Read More: The Steak Recipe Guests Will Still Be Raving About Weeks Later…The tri-tip steak has become increasingly popular for its great beefy taste and tender chew – and is usually a tad cheaper than its other flavour-packed counterparts such as rib-eye. A lean cut of meat with a fairly decent amount of fat, it is ideal for the grill or braai stand and adopts the flavours…
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The Grilled Chicken Meal You’ll Be Eating All Summer Long
Read More: The Grilled Chicken Meal You’ll Be Eating All Summer LongRich in vitamins, high in protein and a great source of minerals, chicken also has a bonus serving of healthy fats to keep you going for longer. Chicken is also incredibly versatile and can be prepared in so many ways – from roasting and air-frying to being braaied. It lends itself really well to far more…
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Dessert On The Braai? Nail It With These Easy BBQ Strawberries With Black Pepper Honey Glaze
Read More: Dessert On The Braai? Nail It With These Easy BBQ Strawberries With Black Pepper Honey GlazeThe braai shouldn’t just be reserved for big cuts of meats and hearty sides. Fire can create magical desserts, too. Allow us to present you with this braai dessert recipe from beloved South African chef Reuben Riffel. It’s simple, sticky, saucy and sweet; everything you want from a dessert. READ MORE: More Braai Dessert Recipes…
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Cast-Iron Spinach And Artichoke Dip, Perfect For Any Gathering
Read More: Cast-Iron Spinach And Artichoke Dip, Perfect For Any GatheringWhether you’re hosting your in-laws, colleagues, your former high school mates or self-care Sunday with the girls, this spinach and artichoke dip is easy enough on the palette to be liked by all and is perfect for any gathering. READ MORE: These 7 Delish Pasta Sauces Also Burn Fat And Boost Your Health Spinach and…
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Samp & Beans (Umngqusho), Exactly How Your Gran Made It
Read More: Samp & Beans (Umngqusho), Exactly How Your Gran Made ItFirst things first, samp and beans is not the type of dish you can cook when in a hurry. An African staple, with different versions found throughout southern Africa, both dried samp and dried beans need to be soaked before cooking – a process that slashes the cooking process in half. Below, cookbook author and…
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Chicken Necks, Feet And Gizzards For A Taste Of Home
Read More: Chicken Necks, Feet And Gizzards For A Taste Of HomeA great source of collagen, chicken feet are touted as skincare’s best kept secret. They consist mostly of connective tissue — skin, cartilage, tendons and bones. Chicken feet may not only improve skin health and appearance, but may help reduce your body’s joint pain. Below, TV chef, author and food editor Liziwe Matloha shows us…
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This Rooibos And Apricot Baked Pears Recipe Is Packed With Antioxidants
Read More: This Rooibos And Apricot Baked Pears Recipe Is Packed With AntioxidantsWe love it when a crazy-tasty recipe is also good for us. Rooibos really is a health hero! It improves insulin sensitivity, reduces the risk of developing type-2 diabetes (and associated cardiovascular disease), helps maintain healthy blood pressure and prevents blood clots. READ MORE: It’s Immune-Boosting Benefits Are Legendary, But There’s Even More To A…
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These Gingerbread “Ice Cream” Sandwiches Will Be Your New Go-To Treat
Read More: These Gingerbread “Ice Cream” Sandwiches Will Be Your New Go-To TreatSpring has arrived and just like that, we’re trading in our soups for something cooler—think sorbets, smoothies and ice cream. This nice cream recipe skips the butter and cream but still delivers a smooth, creamy texture that’ll have you questioning how it’s even possible. Paired with a spicy gingerbread cookie, this sandwich strikes the perfect…
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The Potato Flight Trend Is Having A Moment — Here Are 3 Stuffed Potato Recipes You’ll Love
Read More: The Potato Flight Trend Is Having A Moment — Here Are 3 Stuffed Potato Recipes You’ll LoveIf you haven’t caught the #bakedpotatoflight craze yet, it’s time to get on board! TikTok is buzzing over this mouthwatering trend and we’ve got three stuffed baked potato recipes you need to try right now. Created by Naomi Teal, these loaded spuds could cure your hangover, fuel you for the toughest of mornings and power…
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A Punchy, Citrusy Salad To Usher In Spring
Read More: A Punchy, Citrusy Salad To Usher In SpringWarmer days call for lighter meals – that’s right! And what better way to welcome spring than with this Naartjie, Fennel and Prawn Salad from Chef Monché Muller’s Harvest Table. Easy-to-prep and packed with contrasting flavours (not forgetting those nutrients!), the salad merges the sweet flavours of naartjies (packed with antioxidants such as flavonoids and…
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Try This Easy One-Pot Chicken, Basil And Tomato Orzo Recipe For Dinner Tonight
Read More: Try This Easy One-Pot Chicken, Basil And Tomato Orzo Recipe For Dinner TonightWinter is on its way out, but our hunger for cosy, comforting meals isn’t going anywhere. Our friends at Krazy Kiwi Kookbox have delivered the perfect comfort dish with their Chicken, Basil & Tomato One-Pot Orzo recipe. And here’s the kicker: you only need one pot! We’re all about the convenience of whipping up a…
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Delicious Grilled Whole Aubergines Recipe With Bruschetta
Read More: Delicious Grilled Whole Aubergines Recipe With BruschettaLet’s face it: every time you buy an aubergine, you already know you need it for some recipe, right? It’s not exactly a staple like tomatoes or potatoes. But we’re here to open your world: this grilled whole aubergine recipe is going to blow. your. mind. And, it’ll probably become a new staple, since so…
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43 Protein-Packed Chicken Variations Every Fit Girl Will Love
Read More: 43 Protein-Packed Chicken Variations Every Fit Girl Will LoveThe humble, reliable chicken is protein-packed… but can get boring, fast. To the rescue, we’ve got a whopping 43 chicken variations to spice things up. Chomping on a skinless, boneless chicken breast gives you 23 muscle-building grams of protein for the bargain price of a single gram of saturated fat and 460kJ – and that…
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This Cape Malay Stuffed Linefish Is Simple And Delicious
Read More: This Cape Malay Stuffed Linefish Is Simple And DeliciousYes: this Cape Malay stuffed linefish might take more time to prepare than a salad or two-minute noodles. But! We can assure you it’s going to taste a whole lot better. Cape Malay curry spice adds a flavourful punch. And, it’s packed with antioxidant-rich turmeric, cumin and nutmeg. Fresh lemon juice, vinegar and pickled peas…
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2 Super Smoothies That’ll Help You Fight Off That Cold
Read More: 2 Super Smoothies That’ll Help You Fight Off That ColdThe probiotic health trend is having a massive moment right now and it’s moving away from those tablets you take with antibiotics, to drinkable or edible fermented foods like kimchi and kefir. Next time you’re drinking a smoothie, add some probiotics to the mix: the lactic acid bacteria in the drink create an environment in your…
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This Healthy Cauliflower Risotto Is A Winter Dream
Read More: This Healthy Cauliflower Risotto Is A Winter DreamA classic, cosy way to cook rice, the risotto stands out not only as a filling and delicious dish but as a veritable winter warmer. And this healthy cauliflower risotto ticks all the boxes. This recipe, from Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin’s new offering at Steenberg Wine Farm’s Bistro Sixteen82 winter menu, nails it. The new winter…
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3 Hearty Winter Braai Recipes To Warm Your Weekend
Read More: 3 Hearty Winter Braai Recipes To Warm Your WeekendSouth Africans know that a braai isn’t just for summer—it’s a year-round custom. These hearty recipes are what we call comfort food goals! Picture this combination: a crackling fire, a glass of Pinotage, cosy knitwear and good company. Sounds like the perfect winter evening, right? Our friends at Le Creuset and Georgia East have teamed…
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After This Recipe, You’ll Never Have Seared Tuna Any Other Way!
Read More: After This Recipe, You’ll Never Have Seared Tuna Any Other Way!Not travelling anytime soon? We’re right there with you! Join us while we lick our wanderlust wounds with some delectable cuisine. Who better to take us on an exotic culinary journey than award-winning Chef Monché Muller. Below, one of our favourite creations from her book Harvest Table: A Culinary Journey Through The Wine Regions Of…
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6 Delicious Winter Soup Recipes – Plus Sides!
Read More: 6 Delicious Winter Soup Recipes – Plus Sides!Temperatures are dropping, socks are getting thicker and you’re suddenly finding you need an extra blanket on your bed at night. Winter is here, and it brings with it more time snuggled up indoors, endless cups of tea and, of course, bowls of steaming soup. There’s no better side for soup than fresh bread, so…
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Give Your Salad A Winter Makeover With This Butternut And Beetroot Recipe
Read More: Give Your Salad A Winter Makeover With This Butternut And Beetroot RecipeWho says salads are only for summer? Loaded with roasted butternut and beetroot, toasted almonds, basil and a sprinkling of feta (optional), this salad will keep you happy and warm throughout the chilly months — and when summer swings around again, you can simply let the roasted veggies and nuts cool down before serving the salad.…
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15-Minute One-Pan Chicken With Green Beans In Tomato Sauce
Read More: 15-Minute One-Pan Chicken With Green Beans In Tomato SauceWe’ve all been there – scrambling for a recipe when the lights go out (hello old friend, #loadshedding). Forget takeout and frozen meals – fire up the gas burner, grab a pot and let’s get cooking. This hearty chicken braise recipe packs in all the flavours – tomatoes, green beans, garlic and white wine –…
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Make This Cold-Fighting Lettuce, Fennel & Pea Soup If You’re Feeling Under The Weather
Read More: Make This Cold-Fighting Lettuce, Fennel & Pea Soup If You’re Feeling Under The WeatherWhether you’re sick or just plain sick of the frosty temps and in search of winter soups for cold weather, we’ve got you covered. This pea soup recipe has antioxidants, including vitamin C, which help fight disease-causing free radicals. And we can’t get enough of this delicious, vibrant, green soup. “Salad isn’t the only way…
