Have you ever followed a cookbook recipe to a T, using the exact measurements, temperature settings, timing, and cooking methods, and the meal still fell short? Also see: Healthy high-protein meals for busy days Perhaps the flavour didn’t live up to expectations, or it was a bit overcooked, or the dish doesn’t look like the picture. […]
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Modern life, with its never-ending demands and expectations for constant high performance, is challenging the tradition of three balanced meals a day. This is increasingly true for the younger generations, who are reporting far more frequent snacking throughout the day as a replacement for the breakfast, lunch and supper regime. There are also those intentionally […]
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B-well has partnered with comedian Mel Jones to bring you the easiest-peasiest cooking tips at the intersection of comedy and practicality. Mel Jones, born and raised in Cape Town and a proud resident of Mitchell’s Plain, describes herself as “the favourite” of three siblings. She is a single mother, hilarious stand-up comedian, award-nominated producer and […]
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Snack time and light meals can be fun and delicious with these scrumptious hot prawn bites by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 5–6 4 cups prawns 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 […]
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Salads are not just for summer, and Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to make a hearty roasted tomato salad. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 3 tomatoes, sliced 1kg vine tomatoes, 1kg yellow tomatoes 1 cup pumpkin, roasted Juice of 1 orange 1 tablespoon orange zest 4 tablespoons avocado oil Salt […]
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Make your samp extra special with this creamy samp and nuts recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours Serves: 3 2 cups samp 2 cups peanuts 1 cup (250ml) fresh cream 2 bay leaves 4 cups (1ℓ) vegetable stock 4 tablespoons (60ml) butter, melted 1 spring onion, finely chopped Handful fresh […]
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Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to make home-made strawberry jam, and it’s easier than you think! Pictures Hema Patel Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 90 minutes Serves: 6–8 2kg fresh strawberries 4 tablespoons (60ml) lemon juice 4½ cups white sugar 1 tablespoon lemon zest ¾ cup (195ml) water Scones, for serving Fresh cream, for […]
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Mistakes you're making when cooking healthy foods and how to correct them.
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