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This Asian crunch salad is perfect for a quick work lunch, says food stylist Masego Mbonyana. Toss rainbow slaw and chicken frikkadels in a creamy Asian-inspired dressing, and you’re good to go! Bonus ...

When the nights are long and warm, and you want a light but filling protein boost, grilled fish and prawns really come into ...

Two Italian cakes, two very different experiences: panettone with its candied fruit, and pandoro with its buttery simplicity.

From firepit risotto to carbonara, panettone and wine pairings, TASTE’s second Grana Padano cooking event brought food lovers together for a generous, hands-on feast in the heart of Hout Bay.

Sweet strawberries meet rich avocado and smooth ricotta in this colourful salad. This fresh combination makes a delightful lunch or dinner starter.Try it!

1. Place the bourbon and maple syrup in a mixing beaker. Add 1 block of ice and stir for 15 seconds. 2. Burn white oak and smoke the glass for 10 seconds, then pour the liquid into the glass over ...

1. Heat the oil in a pan. Gently fry the onion, garlic and ginger over a medium heat. 2. Add the pepper, paprika and chillies and fry until the pepper softens and the onions begin to caramelise, ...

1. Place the mezcal, tequila, vermouth, cherry liqueur, vanilla, orange juice and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 2. Strain into 4 martini ...

Serves s 4 (double up if there are a few more around your festive table) 1. Toast the pistachios in a skillet or pan over a medium heat for 2–3 minutes – you want them warm and toasty but not browned ...

“If you know, you know that Pamela Anderson is making pickles now. As part of a project in collaboration with Flamingo Estate, she developed a jar of what they call rose pickles. I was so inspired, I ...

Nothing excites Woolworths TASTE's Food Director quite as much as the challenge of dreaming up recipes with innovative new foods – or the thrill of creating deliciousness on a plate with the humblest ...