Reader's Digest

Ways to fix common cooking disasters

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:35:49 +0000

Sometimes unexpected things happen in the kitchen and you panic. But before you throw everything out and start again, find out if there is something you can do to save the situation.

Going gluten-free

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:39:38 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow promotes it. Jessica Alba considers it Tweet-worthy when she “falls off the wagon” for a day. Gluten-free foods and diets are everywhere. Chances are, if you haven’t already gone gluten-free, you’ve thought about it. But what does that mean, really? And is it the right choice for you?

Lemon Pancakes

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:50:46 +0000

Do you remember the taste of lemon pancakes when you were a kid? Well this is the classic no-fuss recipe that will bring back all those wonderful memories- to be enjoyed for generations to come

10 best fragrances

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:18:01 +0000

Ranking the year's perfumes is a difficult task, but here are 10 of our favourites, which we predict will last the test of time

Turkey kebabs with fennel and capsicum relish recipe

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:18:19 +0000

Here lean little bites of turkey are marinated with wine and herbs to add juiciness and flavour, and then threaded onto skewers to be grilled or braai. A colourful raw-vegetable relish provides a nice splash of vitamin C as well as a delightful taste contrast.

Grilled quail salad with Madeira

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:15:32 +0000

Here, Madeira and juniper berries add wonderful flavour to a marinade for spatchcocked quails, which are then grilled. Served on a mound of lightly dressed raw vegetables, including fennel, mushrooms and bean sprouts, the quails make a filling main course salad.

Flourless chocolate cake with caramel yoghurt recipe

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:18:37 +0000

A great chocolate cake is satisfaction guaranteed, and when it is this rich and this good, you miraculously find you need only one slice (at a time!).

Braai chicken recipe

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:49:53 +0000

Because the flavour of chicken is quite mild, it benefits from a tasty baste when braai or grilled, and this also helps to keep the outside from burning until the chicken is cooked through – especially when cooking over charcoal.

Braai spareribs recipe

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:57:54 +0000

You get the most succulent results when you prepare your own ribs at home; a side benefit is that it’s also very economical.

Marinated beef with grilled fennel and tomato salad recipe

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:14:03 +0000

This salad is packed with the strong flavours of the braai and the springtime essence of fresh herbs

Homemade Ginger Ale

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:11:57 +0000

A simple, refreshing beverage that's perfect for a summer braai

Fruit kebabs with raspberry-orange coulis

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:05:14 +0000

Fire up the coals for this delicious braai dessert dish

Chargrilled duck with plum and chilli salsa

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:02:47 +0000

For an asian-style braai meal, try this delicious duck recipe.

Braai steak with portobello mushrooms

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:30 +0000

Round out the nutritional profile of an iron-rich steak with vitamin-rich vegetables.

Blue cheese & pear sandwich

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:51:11 +0000

Slices of fresh juicy pear, tasty blue cheese and pecans on lightly toasted slices of bread make a lovely flavour combination in these simple open sandwiches. Cut generous slices of bread for a truly delicious and carbohydrate-rich snack. Cherry tomatoes are the perfect accompaniment.

Provençal turkey sandwich

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:50:19 +0000

Around the Mediterranean, a ‘sandwich’ of cold meat and salad vegetables packed into a hollowed-out bread loaf was traditionally carried into the fields by workers, to provide a protein-packed carbohydrate-rich snack at lunchtime. This version uses low-fat turkey with pesto.

Avocado and chicken club sandwich

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:49:37 +0000

Removing the butter and sliding in a few greens helps to make this sandwich a great healthy lunch choice for kids and adults.

Finding Recipe Replacements

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:41:05 +0000

When you’re in the middle of a recipe and you realise you don’t have an essential ingredient, don’t waste time running to the supermarket or the corner shop. Try these little tricks.

Asian-style baked snapper with noodles recipe

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:26:02 +0000

A whole fish cooked with ginger, garlic and spring onions is a traditional centrepiece in a Chinese meal. Here it is served with a mixture of noodles and bean sprouts to make a very special dish.

9 cooking ideas for tomatoes

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:02:57 +0000

Tomatoes are at their juicy best in summer, and are just the thing to add to a salad or simply serve fresh