“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
Read More“I came up with this recipe during the first Covid-19 lockdown. It was my night to cook, and with little in the fridge I had to come up with something edible. Worried none of my ingredients would work together I just kept cooking, and that ‘recipe’ has become a family favourite. With a few adjustments, I believe I have been able to come up with an extremely flavourful dish.” - Dylan Pretorius-Spires
Read More“My girlfriend took me to an Argentinian restaurant in downtown Joburg. Since that day, I’ve been chasing every chimichurri-based recipe and this one has become a firm favourite.” - Andy Bam
Read More“I hope you enjoy my peppermint-crisp tart. I chose to share it is because it reminds me of home, it’s simple to make, and it always impresses. Perfect for balmy summer days, I serve this tart at family occasions such as Christmas, and on Friday braai nights with friends. It’s a hit every time!” - Kirsten Bowes
Read MoreIt’s common knowledge that macaroni and cheese is an all-time favourite. Sydney, however, has added a twist to his recipe and he has chosen to share it with you.
Read MoreI have little doubt that Lee-Andre Fortuin's chocolate cake, with mocha-chocolate-mousse filling and a chocolatey-caramel icing, will have chocoholics excited. It’s a decadent, rich-and-textured delight.
Read More“It was many years ago that my grandmother made these scones for my grandfather, I remember that he would take them to work for lunch. This recipe means a lot to me because it’s my connection to my grandparents. My grandmother calls them the ‘famous scones to this man heart.” - Phumla Zakwe
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