Despite loving curry, Annzra Denita Naidoo refused to learn how to make it. In lockdown, she learnt how to make curry and ...

1. Remove the stamens from the baby marrow flowers. 2. Bring the oil to a high heat in a large saucepan or deep-fryer. 3. Mix the egg with the flour. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously. 4.

1 cup sweet potato leaves, washed and finely chopped ½ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic , finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 t dried oregano 1 bird’s-eye chilli, seeded and ...

Homely comforts like hot buttered toast, scones, or a stack of flapjacks may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of jams and preserves. But here’s a new association for you: how about ...

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently fry the onion and garlic until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the thyme and fry until fragrant. 2. Add the stone fruit, vinegar and sugar. Simmer for ...

1. Place the ribs in a large, deep saucepan. Add the ginger beer and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 1 hour, covered, until the ribs are tender but still holding ...

1. To make the brine, dissolve the salt and sugar in the water in a large bowl. Add the chicken wings and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. 2. Remove the chicken wings from the brine, pat dry ...

1. Dip the octopus’s tentacles into boiling water holding it by the head, moving it up and down 3–4 times to curl and soften the tentacles. 2. Bring the water salt, bay leaf and garlic to a boil in a ...

1. Place the pineapple peels, water and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 10 minutes. Strain and discard the pineapple peels. 2. Place the remaining ingredients ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the egusi seeds on a baking tray and roast for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. 2. Place all the ingredients including the seeds (set aside a few for ...

1. Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Sift together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and spices. 2. Beat the eggs until frothy, then add the honey, sugar and oil and beat until thick. 3.

1. Char the corn over an open flame. Don’t singe it, but get some good burnt bits. Roasting it won’t have quite the same effect, but if you don’t have access to a fire, roast it at 200°C for 12 ...