“I mean, imagine walking into a kitchen full of goodies - along with the sensational aromas of baking. I chose Malva Pudding because it is a family tradition to serve it at Easter and Christmas events – and, sadly, there is never any leftover! I enjoy it with a dollop of cream. With a side serving of custard, it is also delicious.” - Michael Ellis
Read MoreOlivia has chosen to share her milk tart recipe. Fortunately, she made a double batch for the photographic shoot, so we all got a healthy portion of this scrumptious fare. At Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, we are cautiously generous with our portions because one of our golden rules is ‘no waste’.
Read MoreInspired by his sister, who is a vegetarian, and who has been a pillar of strength in his life, Joel resonates, naturally, with vegetarian combinations. These have been relished with much appreciation by the ‘carnivores’ in the group. He has chosen to share his vegetarian Green Thai Curry recipe with you.
Read More“Aunty Sharmla, who works with my mom, one day explained the art of Indian cooking and introduced us to a world filled with delicious wonders. That’s when I realised there was an entire culinary world out there, just waiting to be explored. Since then, this recipe has become my go-to dish, and it’s now a family favourite.” -Dylan Buys
Read More“My dad’s pork toasted sandwich recipe is a family favourite. It’s my preferred dish to make with my dad. We both enjoy cooking and getting creative with food.” - Megan Odell
Read More“It’s a dish you can always rely on, last-minute meals at home always resulted in our dependable chicken curry and rice. It’s a tasty, inexpensive meal that takes little time to prepare – and is always well received. I’m sure you will agree when you savour the flavours on one of our cold, winter nights.” - Keilan Chetty
Read More“About two Christmases ago my parents gifted me recipe book. The journal was for me to record all my favourite recipes before I went to culinary school, to ensure I had my preferred recipes at the tip of my fingers. Malva pudding was the first recipe I wrote into that book. The reason being, it’s my mom’s favourite dessert - and has been for as long as I can remember.” - Saxon Tilling
Read More“In the Jeffers family we relish a good curry - and our absolute favourite is butter chicken. The creaminess of the sauce, combined with aromatic spices, is a mouth-watering combination, and a family favourite. At home we take turns to make our own variation. Mine is the best!” - Gian Jeffers
Read More“My grandfather is the person who got me into the kitchen, and I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for him. I’m sure The Witness readers will enjoy the sentiment that goes with the same banana-bread recipe he and I have used for a decade. It’s what brought my grandfather and I together and I hope it will do the same for you – and the special people in your life.” - Kiara Axelson
Read More“My inspiration for this recipe was a gorgeous silky cheesecake topped with Black cherries made by my gran- Gilly, as we call her. After making a complete disaster of a Gluten Free Raspberry and Crème fraîche cake for my uncle’s birthday braai in February, I quickly decided to salvage my dessert for the occasion and transform my cake into a summer berry trifle.” - Aimee Hohls
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