New Recipes

Winter wants a comfy couch and the warm sounds of jazz to raise the temperature and the mood. Add a steaming cup of Amarula coffee that captures all the summer sun of Africa in its exotic, ripe and juicy marula taste and all is well with the world. read more

Food fundi and meat merchant, Andy Fenner, has magic-ed up a range of slow-cooked, falling-of-the bone recipes to relish with Zonnebloem wines. read more

Winter's the time for heartwarming South African country-style food. So bring back the potjie for a delicious beef short rib dish. It makes a truly tasty treat with Drostdy-Hof’s Winemaker's Collection Merlot, brimming with soft and juicy red berry flavours and a hint of spicy oak that matches the lovely spicy notes of the dish itself.  read more

Place the water, oil and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk all the ingredients together so they emulsify and the colour changes to light green. Set aside.  read more

Shorter days but longer nights, Easter is the time to cosy up indoors, as soon as the sun goes down with a glass of creamy, luxurious Amarula. read more

Open a tin of Lucky Star Pickled Pilchards read more

Open and drain a tin of Lucky Star Tuna. read more

Open a tin of Lucky Star Curried Pilchards read more

Open a tin of Lucky Star Middlecut read more

Open a tin of Lucky Star in Hot Chilli read more

With winter behind us, we begin to look at healthier eating plans as well as fun, light and easy ideas to help us get back into shape for summer. read more

Summer is on its way which means it’s time to get back into shape – and what better place to start than with a healthy diet? read more

Two Oceans Wines asked popular food fundi Justine Drake to devise a simple but delicious dish with a flash of chilli to show off the fruity and floral notes of its new vintage Pinot Grigio. read more

Add a touch of originality to a delicious salad made with Amarula-poached pears, combined with blue cheese. It is easy to make, light, refreshing and above all, tastes fabulous!  read more

Bring out the foodie in you with Lucky Star: Middlecut Fish Cakes read more

Two Oceans asked well-known food fundi, Justine Drake to re-interpret a favourite classic to celebrate the new season. Her take on the fall-back favourite of fish and chips, raises the dish into a whole new and altogether delicious league.  read more

Who says fish demands white wine? Not Justine Drake. She has created a spicy fish dish that she believes calls for bright and juicy red wine flavours. read more

Arbour Day (September 1) is the official start to spring, when the pale petals of the marula trees are just starting to form and, if all goes according to the seasonal cycle, by late January next year, the plump and succulent fruits, borne only by the female trees, will fall to the ground heavy with flavour. read more

Winter signals staying indoors, snuggling up in front of a roaring fire with your favourite people and enjoying heart-warming fare! Try this hearty Thai Massaman curry recipe, featuring a true African Original, Amarula Cream in an interesting and delicious new way. read more

Mix pilchards with one pan-fried onion and spoon into loaf. read more

Open and drain a tin of Lucky Star Smoked Sardines read more

Season with black pepper and lemon. read more

Open a tin of Lucky Star Pickled Pilchards. read more

Bring out the foodie in you with Lucky Star: Tuna Napoletana  read more

You don't have to make the rouille (a creamy red pepper, garlic and chilli sauce), but it really does take this soup to a whole new level. read more

This vegetarian and vegan Chinese-style vegetable stir-fry is low in fat and is quite easy to prepare  read more

Apple and Cinnamon Muffins with a crunchy brown-sugar topping read more

Salt and pepper calamari with Sweet Chilli Sauce read more

Remember Mum’s all-night sessions to get your costume ready for the play or to put the finishing touches to your Matric Dance? What about when she helped with the homework, tended grazed knees and broken hearts?  read more

Easter signals time for family and friends, Easter egg hunts, lazy afternoons and a little bit of overindulgence! Make the Spirit of Africa part of your celebrations with South Africa’s version of the delicious eggnog. read more

Juggling a busy lifestyle and staying healthy is not easy. It’s time you put Lucky Star Pilchards on your menu because it’s power-packed with essentials like Omega-3 fatty acids that help your body fight against heart disease, arthritis, cancer and depression. read more

Lucky Star Sardines is not only tasty and easy to prepare, it also contains nutrients like protein, calcium and selenium. These form an important part of one’s recommended dietary allowance. read more

Lucky Star Tuna is not only tasty and easy to prepare, it also contains nutrients like protein and Omega-3. These form an important part of one’s recommended dietary allowance. read more

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the flour in a large bowl with the saffron and some seasoning. Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mix, then shake gently to remove any excess.  read more

Add the pasta - and a bit more water - into the same pan. Stir from time to time and cook the pasta with the pot covered. In order to evaporate the water (if too watery), turn the heat to high and keep stirring often. read more

Making your own ice cream is so easy you don’t even need an ice-cream machine. Buy a good-quality ice cream and stir in any sort of sweets, fruit or biscuits. Vary your combinations for added variety.  read more

Always keep a pack of flaky pastry in your freezer. Defrost in the fridge overnight. These tarts are perfect as a starter or as snacks served with wine. read more

A delicious economical dish perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  read more

This is real soul food for those nights when you really don’t feel up to standing in front of the stove for hours.  read more

The combination of apricots and oranges is delicious, giving a lovely sweet-and-sour flavour.  read more

This dish is perfect for kids, they will love the little soufflé pots. read more

This is a fantastically fast supper to prepare. Remember that the smoked pork is already partially cooked, so take care not to overcook it. read more

Cook your favourite seafood in this flavourful sauce, including a mixture of line fish and shell fish. We used calamari rings and mussels.  read more

Making risotto is a time-consuming process, so take your time. It’s important to add the stock one ladle at a time to ensure that the rice cooks properly.  read more

Everyone loves rice balls as they’re great comfort food. Make the rice the night before so that it’s nice and stiff when you make the balls. read more

These mouthwatering muffins with a peach-jam centre and crispy topping are perfect for tea-time, picnics and lunch boxes.  read more

Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a hot pan until crisp. Place on kitchen paper and keep aside. Fry the onion and garlic in the same pan until golden brown and done. read more

This is a delicious variation on the classic crêpes Suzette, a delicious dessert no matter the weather.  read more

This salad looks impressive and is really quite easy to prepare. Get all your ingredients ready and arrange them in a beautiful glass bowl.  read more

A light, low-fat summery dessert with all the flavour and none of the guilt! read more

Enjoy a warm slice of this bread with a cup of tea. read more

French toast is ideal for breakfast or even a decadent supper. Use any type of white bread.  read more

Fig jam and coconut are a winning combination. Here they are combined with melt-in-the-mouth shortbread. Bake double the quantity because these slices will disappear fast! read more

These tasty snacks are similar to Malay dhaltjies but this version is ridiculously easy to make.  read more

You won’t find an easier evening meal than this one. Even beginners will have it on the table in no time at all.  read more

It’s easier than you think to make your own hummus, which keeps well in the fridge for a few days.  read more

This salad keeps well in the fridge for several days. Make it the night before serving. It’s also idea as a take-to-work lunch.  read more

For a tasty, healthier version of KFC, make this dish as a hearty one-pot evening meal.  read more

Scones are best eaten straight from the oven. Serve them with farm-fresh butter and this wonderfully flavourful jam. read more

Soup is one of the easiest meals to prepare in a short amount of time. This one is nice and filling.  read more

A syrupy baked pudding served with custard or ice cream is the best kind of comfort food.  read more

Curry tastes better once it’s stood for a while, so make this lovely sweet curry the day before to allow the flavours to develop nicely. If you like a bit more of a kick, increase the curry powder to taste.  read more

This baked veggie with tomato dressing is perfect to serve with a braai or with a oven roasted chicken.  read more

One-dish meals are always a great choice for an evening meal. They’re quick to prepare and there’s hardly any washing up needed afterwards.  read more

This sweet-and-sour curry is brimming with flavour. Make it the day before to give the flavours chance to develop.  read more

The delicious combination of almonds and apricots was made in food heaven. The bonus for this recipes is that the pastry doesn’t have to be baked blind. read more

Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup Prosecco in a small bowl and let stand 1 minute to soften. Bring 1 cup Prosecco to a boil with sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.  read more

Spoon 1/4 cup strawberry compote into each of 6 dessert glasses or bowls. Top each with 1 scoop strawberry sorbet; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon sugared almonds. Repeat layering with 1/4 cup strawberry compote, 1 scoop sorbet, and 1 tablespoon sugared almonds.  read more

Chilli con carne is wonderfully versatile. Serve it with nachos, tortillas, or pasta – even on top of a slice of bread. Add extra fresh chilli if you prefer more burn. read more

Makes 1 large pavlova  read more

Makes 12 small or 1 large tart. These tarts are fantastic straight from the oven. Save time by making the crust the night before. read more

Makes 1 large cake Plan ahead when making this cake, as it tastes better a day later. read more