Chef Dani shares how to host a Mediterranean aperitivo hour at home with easy recipes and drinks like Negroni Sbagliato – perfect for summer gatherings!
Aperitivo hour: Creating your own Mediterranean experience at home
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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.
Where chefs find their food inspiration
Craving cooking inspiration but don’t know where to look? Chef Caitlin Kennedy reveals her 5 favourite ways of finding fresh ideas and flavour combinations.
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.
An ode to the recipe book
Will recipe books ever become redundant? Chef and recipe book lover, Caitlin Kennedy hopes not! Plus, she shares 5 new recipe books that you need to add to your shelves.
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.
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