Chef Dani shares how to host a Mediterranean aperitivo hour at home with easy recipes and drinks like Negroni Sbagliato – perfect for summer gatherings!
Apéritif hour: Creating your own Mediterranean experience at home
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Category: Recipes
Local indigenous ingredients in spring
As spring awakens South Africa, the land bursts with life. Livhuwani from Imizi Food shares her love of bush okra, amaranth leaves, and blackjack – indigenous treasures that nourish both body and soul.
Spruce up your Heritage Day braai with these 4 tasty sauces
Chef Dani shares 4 easy-to-make yet super flavourful homemade sauces to spruce up your Heritage Day braai, from fresh chimichurri and peri-peri to compound butter and monkey gland – a South African favourite.
Ingredients I always have in stock at home
From pantry essentials like olive oil, garlic, and parmesan to fresh ingredients like broccolini and spring onions, Chef Caitlin Kennedy lists her must-have ingredients and cupboard staples that she has on standby, ready to satisfy the craving of the day.
Winter cooking inspiration from some of the coldest regions in the world
Discover winter cooking inspiration from the coldest regions. Dive into hearty recipes from Hokkaido to Alaska, and more, perfect for warming up your winter kitchen.
Exploring underrated condiments and rethinking the classics
Discover underrated condiments beyond ketchup and mayo. Chef Caitlin shows us how to elevate dishes using salt, fat, acid, heat, umami, texture, and temperature contrasts for exceptional meals.
Una Más shares their classic margarita cocktail recipe
October is “Mexican Month” and what better way to celebrate than with a classic margarita? We reached out to Sean Binder, the co-owner of Una Más – Mezcaleria, and he shared his margarita recipe with us.
StrangeLove shares their version of the “El Presidente” cocktail
Derrick Decks, the resident bartender at StrangeLove shares a classic cocktail recipe that packs a punch and is sure to impress!
Cook like the Dineplan foodies this Christmas
Whatever your holiday plans, there’s no denying that December is an excellent time for foodies. To round off 2022, the Dineplan team shares our favourite Christmas recipes.
In the limelight: La Colombe’s zesty and fragrant springtime sorbet
As the lime season draws to an end, we’re enjoying the last of the season’s bounty with a recipe that nods to the arrival of warmer weather and longer days.
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