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High-energy Lunar New Year food ideas inspired by the Year of the Horse, with easy starters, shareable platters and bold party flavours.

1. To make the pastry, mix the butter, sugar and oil until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, then beat until smooth. 2. Add the cardamom and orange zest and beat lightly. Sift in the remaining ingredients ...

Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day at home with Khanya Mzongwana's easy romantic recipes and cosy activities to make your night ...

1. Mash the cooled, steamed pumpkin with a fork once. (I’m lazy so I buy the ready-cubed pumpkin in packets and steam it in the microwave according to package instructions). 2. Add the beaten eggs and ...

Prep Time 30 minutes +1 hour for the dombolo to proof 1. Light the fire and leave to burn for 10 minutes. Start cooking when the fire is at its hottest (this will help to seal the meat and caramelise ...

1. Chop the dates into smallish pieces if you haven’t managed to source the chopped variety. Roughly crush the Marie Biscuits so that there are both fine crumbs and smallish pieces. 2. Melt the butter ...

1. Place the tongue in a large saucepan, add the vegetables, spices, bouquet garni and water. Ensure that the tongue is submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 2 ...

1. Whisk together the cocoa and espresso until well combined and smooth. Melt the chocolate in the microwave at 30-second intervals to ensure it doesn’t burn. 2. Add the condensed milk and melted ...

1. Spray a 15 cm springform cake tin by generously with non-stick spray. 2. Place the digestive biscuits in a food processor and pulse until you get about 1 cup of crumbs. Add the melted butter and ...

1. Grill the boerewors over the coals or in a pan. 2. Slice 4 hot dog rolls lengthways and toast until golden brown, then butter with garlic butter. 3. To make the monkeygland sauce, fry the onion in ...

1. Place all the spices in a bowl and mix. Add the chicken wings and toss so they’re well-coated. Air-fry the chicken at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, or until crispy. 2. To make the sauce, place all the ...