Prep Time 15 minutes, plus 1 hour’s chilling time 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the flour, baking powder, salt, spices and sugar in a large bowl and mix ...

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1. Place the melon into a large bowl and season with the chilli-and-lime salt, lime juice and zest and half of the honey, tossing gently to combine. Chill to marinate. 2. Blend the feta, yoghurt, ...

1. Wash the apples under warm water to remove any wax, dry thoroughly and set side. 2. Stick a skewer into the cores, taking care not to go all the way through. 3. Place the sugar and water into a ...

1. Rub the Wagyu fat all over the steaks. 2. To make the chimichurri, wrap the jalapenos, cumin and coriander in foil. Place on heated racks and braai for 20 minutes. 3. Place in a blender with the ...

1. Place the flour, baking powder, eggs and milk in a blender. Blend until smooth, then rest for 30 minutes. 2. Brush a heated flat-top grill with butter and spoon on large spoonfuls of batter. Cook ...

1. Whisk the egg yolks and whites in separate bowls. 2. Fold half the whites into the yolks, then fold in the remaining whites. Season to taste. 3 Heat the butter in a medium frying pan. Spoon in the ...