Khanya Mzongwana visited chef Ryan Cole in his kitchen at Salsify restaurant and learnt not only how to perfectly cook fish, but also why simplicity is at the heart of everything he does.

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. Heat 2 T olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the shallots and bay leaf and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. 2. Dissolve the chicken stock concentrate in the water and keep warm.

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 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 ...

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. Submerge the banana peels in cold water for 1 hour, changing the water twice. Drain the water. 2. Transfer the peels to a saucepan, add 3 cups fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, ...

1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan of cold water, bring them to a boil and cook until soft. Drain and pass through a potato ricer. 2. Place all the ingredients into a large saucepan and cook over a ...

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 ...