1. Place the corn cobs on a hot barbeque and grill for 30 minutes, turning regularly. The husk will protect the corn from burning. After 20 minutes, remove the burnt husks and fibres and char the cob ...

When the temperatures drop, hearty home-made meals become a must. Winter is the season for rich stews, comforting bakes and slow-cooked favourites packed with flavour. Winter food brings warmth, ...

1. To make the custard, whisk the egg yolks, cornflour, flour, sugar and a little milk to form a slurry. Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan, add to the slurry, whisking continuously. Return to the ...

1. Place the chicken feet, onion, garlic, celery, thyme, bay leaf and water in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, or until soft and the meat pulls away from the bone easily.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the butternut on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes. When cooked, mash slightly on the tray. 2. Heat the butter in a pan. Add the garlic ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C on the fan setting. For the marinade, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, paprika, white pepper and a decent pinch of salt in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to ...

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease and line a 23 cm springform baking tin with baking paper. 2. Sift all the dry ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together all the wet ingredients ...

1. Grind the sorghum In a blender or food processor. I prefer not to grind it too fine, to give the dish a little more texture. 2. Pour the ground sorghum into a glass bowl or jug, add the water and ...

Iimbotyi, or simply cooked beans, is a delicious protein-rich, plant-based dish that's great as a midweek dinner, but also just any time of day really. These simple beans go well with rice or pap, or ...

1. Remove the husks and silk from the mielies and place in a saucepan. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes or until soft. 2. Place on a grill or on the braai and roast ...

1. Drain the beans and place in a medium saucepan. Add the stock and salt and bring to a rolling boil. Cook for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally, or until the beans are soft. Add 1 cup water if the ...

1. Place the dried fruit in a bowl and pour over enough hot water to submerge it. Cover and allow to stand overnight. Drain, then add the mebos, dates and sugar and stir to combine. Set aside. 2. In a ...