Don't you love the sound of a warm, cheesy, delicious Melanzane Parmegiana? Well we do too. So not only are we...

Sometimes it’s okay if you just want to take a big spoon and dig into this chipotle chili con carné while i...

A decent beef ragu, that classic Italian meat sauce for pasta, is just one of our favourite things. And by ‘decent...

Turn the heat up on meat-free Mondays with these incredibly quick and fabulously healthy veggie fajitas. Red and yellow...

What’s better than roast lamb? A Greek lemon and herb roast lamb platter! We’re super excited about our incr...

Pretty much everything we cook up in the Cape Herb & Spice kitchen starts with an onion. After all, a mirepoix made...

Veggies veggies everywhere. So chop, mix, cook and make another delicious soup. This time, we're inspired by Mexico...

Got some leftover roast chicken in the fridge? Turn it into a seriously scrummy chicken noodle soup with our incredibly...

Feeling like a soup that’s just a little bit different? Then try our Cape Herb and Spice Chinese 5 Spice beef brot...

Nothing like a delicious Shakshuka, to warm up your tastebuds. Not only is it healthy, but super quick and easy to ma...

Make a curry that’s just a little bit different this winter. Something like this lamb neck and baby aubergine curr...

None of us particularly feel like salad in winter, unless… It’s a warm Moroccan roast carrot and pearl whea...

Do you love naan bread? Do you love Pizza? Yes, we love them too, so we've decided to combine these all time favouri...

Turn a stay-at-home family dinner into a feast with this easy recipe. Our Cape Herb & Spice Chinese 5 Spice blend is...

Making bread of any kind is serious comfort-cooking therapy. And when the loaf you’re making happens to be stuffed...

In need of an amazing home cooked dish, well look no further. This rich, indulgent and delicious phyllo pie is sure to s...

Our inspiration for this colourful root-veg feast is a Russian beetroot salad – as in we love the concept of beetr...

Festive breads are such a treat and we think they don’t come much more festive than Greek tsoureki. Soft, shiny, l...

Tired of the usual lettuce + tomato + cucumber green salad? Then try something different for your Easter lunch table. Li...

A piece of sirloin right next to a piece of fillet, all in one juicy steak – could it get any better? Probably not...

Somebody say meat - free Monday's? Well then please feel free and try this delicious, quick and easy-to-make crispy...

We’re going all-out embracing plant-based meals this month. These garam masala chickpea patties are a super source...

Plant-based eating is the name of the game for this new decade. It’s good for the environment, it’s good for...

Nothing like a healthy mix of raw veggies, for those warm summer days. Just add the easy - to - make delicious dressing...

The bowl food trend just isn’t going away. We couldn’t be happier because there are few things we like more...

Fresh, crunchy veggies may be the mainstay of bowl food, but that doesn’t mean rules cannot occasionally be broken...

Juicily lush and sun-ripe, tomatoes are at their summery best right now and we’re making the most of them! A selec...

High summer is all about fresh, light and healthy eating and in our kitchen that means raw food. It’s crunchy, pac...

Adding one more recipe to our ever - growing bowl food trend. This delicious Greek lamb dish will definitely ensure your...

Nothing like a delicious, easy to make dish this summer. Ensuring a complementary balance between the tender ostrich fil...

Give the traditional roast turkey a yummylicious sticky, sweet and smoky makeover this Christmas. Take it outside and ro...

Tired of turkey for Christmas lunch or dinner? Chicken is a great alternative, especially when it’s cloaked in exo...

When it comes to celebration food, nothing beats the ooh-and-aah impression a golden roast makes. This Christmas we&rsqu...

There’s pretty much no end to the culinary possibilities with poultry leftovers from your Christmas lunch. Think s...

Loads of leftover turkey, thick slices of ripe brie, a dollop of cranberry jelly and under the grill they go. You could...

Few things beat the delights of Christmas lunch leftover cold cuts. Toasted ciabatta, some crunchy gem or romaine lettuc...

The party season is here! Pop the corks and serve up yummy snacks that involve next to no cooking. A little bit of imagi...

Pop a bunch of them in a glass and breadsticks – aka Italian grissini – make a delightful focal point on any...

Salmon loves beetroot, and both love cream cheese and dill. So why not combine them in gorgeous pop-in-your-mouth stacks...

Love Taco's but prefer them with fish? Then this dish is especially designed for you. We're bringing together th...

We’re pretty serious about cooking in the Cape Herb & Spice kitchen, but we also love to have fun with our foo...

Love tacos? Then take your next taco dinner international! Ditch the traditional Mexican flavours and experiment with th...

Did somebody say Spring is in the air?  Well with that in mind, we would like to roll out these delightful Spicy Sp...

Lighter, brighter days herald lighter, brighter eating. This seared ostrich carpaccio ticks all our al fresco spring eat...

What could be better than plump new season figs bursting with sun-ripened sweetness? Stuffing them with goat’s che...

Looking for something easy, delicious and mouth-watering, look no further. Staying true to braai month, we bring you the...

Beetroot is the bête noire of many, understandably so if you’re going to go all 70’s on them with vine...

Celebrate our month of spring and all things braai with these sticky, sweet and spicy Bourbon ribs. Now, normally we wou...

We took inspiration from pizza and calzone for this, our ultimate stuffed braai bread! We went green for our veggies, wi...

Ditch the normal potato salad at your next braai and serve up jewel-coloured sweet potatoes instead. Smack it out of the...

When it comes to our tastebuds - there is sweet, salty, sour and bitter… and then there is our favourite, th...

Small lamb ribs are always a finger-licking winner, especially when done on the braai. They’re good as is, with ju...

Potato pizza? You’ve got to be kidding! Actually we’re not. It’s a real thing and Romans have been...

Why this fantastically easy recipe should not be in your regular repertoire, is beyond us! Seriously, this is a must-coo...

Colour, flavour and fresh ingredients personified make this easy, peasy side dish a treat to inspire a Moroccan feast or...

Food just tastes better when it is beautiful to look at and colour is key, along with fabulous seasoning of course! ...

Whether a Moroccan style menu is on the cards, or you are simply looking for honest to goodness flavour in the form of a...

Shakshuka is one of those marvelously versatile dishes that can be a class-act breakfast, a quick lunch or a satisfying...

Every cook should have a few no-fail recipes that they can turn to for quick snackie things to feed those unexpected&nbs...

Eating light and bright is always a good idea and it doesn’t come much faster or healthier than our prawn and...

Salads that are a complete meal are such a perfect lunchtime treat. This salad offers juicy subtle sweetness in the form...

Looking for a soul-satisfying curry that can be whipped up in less than half an hour? Then fish is the answer. We turned...

We have gone a little gaga over fragrant fish curries at the beginning of winter! Why - you might ask? Its easy...not on...

Follow a sure path straight to dad’s heart this Father’s Day by serving up a giant hunk of melt-in-the-mouth...

What do you get when you partner leading spice specilists with a top multi-cooker brand? You get flavour perfection in a...

There is something about a risotto, especially the earthy wholesomeness of a mushroom one, that ticks the comfort food b...

Tired of rice? Sick of potatoes? Then join us this month as we explore lesser-used grains and pulses to whip up delish m...

We’re all about ancient grains and pulses this month, and are having a blast experimenting with these good-for-you...

Nothing beats sitting down with the family to a good old fashioned Sunday roast! Although, to be honest, we endorse a ro...

A lazy long-table lunch with good friends just won’t be the same without plenty of gorgeous crusty bread to dip an...

Chicken liver paté is always a winner in our book, but even more so when married with some unexpected herbs and s...

A classic caprese salad - that heavenly combo of sliced tomatoes bursting with sunshine, fresh mozzarella and basil -&nb...

Serving up a generous meaty roast is one of our favourite ways of entertaining a crowd. When it comes to minimum energy/...

The saying "eating with your eyes" certainly captures a moment of genius, and surely was created by a foodie?...

As a general rule of thumb, the more colourful the vegetable, the more packed with goodness it is. Dark green, bright or...

Is it a bread? Is it a salad? It’s both in one! Our rainbow veggie stuffed sourdough picnic loaf is the ultimate e...

Celebrating the weird and wonderful is on top of our list at the start of this new year...and for the very reason that i...

With their pangolin-like armour-plated exterior, artichokes are absolutely gorgeous to look at. They’re even more...

When is the last time you did something for the first time? A while ago? Then join us on a foodie adventure, because thi...

For a little razzle dazzle on the flexitarian front, we though we would jump on the 'latest food craze wagon...

‘Eat your veggies’ gets a tasty salute from us this first month of a brand new year! Whether you’re a...

We’ve never encountered a tarte tatin we don’t like. What’s not to like. Puff pastry, butter, a hint o...

Gimme, gimme gammon! With the possible exception of turkey, nothing shouts Christmas lunch or dinner more than gorgeous...

Why not try something a little bit different for your Christmas sides this year? Something like charred corn and baby le...

Stretch your post-Christmas budget with these gammon leftovers. They’re quick, easy and guaranteed crowd pleasers....

Summer is the season for seafood, especially if it is sustainably sourced, fresh and delicately seasoned. This is the pe...

Quick and easy personified and you can personalise it by sticking with our vegetarian recipe suggestion, or adding a mea...

Many a home cook is intimidated at the thought of calamari. There’s absolutely no need, because when it comes to c...

There are many things that we treasure about summer, but being foodies, top of our list has to be cooking and dining al...

If it’s Greek, it’s on this burger. Fabulously rich lamb mince packed with our Mediterranean Roasts Rub; fri...

Just because it’s vegetarian doesn’t mean it can’t be a burger, and it certainly doesn’t mean it...

Of course, we have to cater for our Banting buddies and hence, our bunless offering delivers on flavour without compromi...

Talk about the perfect burger side…can you handle this? True decadence with such ease – this fancy sounding...

We all have a bag of secret dinner party winners that raise the bar whilst actually being super easy to put together. Th...

We are making sure that we have covered all (up-and-coming) 'Braai Day' bases to ensure that you have zero...

So, your much anticipated 'Braai Day' feast would not be complete without something for those with a sweet tooth...

If it can be done on a braai, it goes on the braai. That’s our motto for our Heritage Day ‘super braai&rsquo...

We thought long and hard about the meat we’ll be serving for our Heritage Day braai feast. Would it be a whole fil...

These piri-piri prawn skewers for the braai need only three words to describe them: plump, pink, perfection. You can of...

We’re lighting fires all over the place this month. Yes folks, it’s time to braai! Meat is inevitably the st...

Ring the changes when you braai this month and nix that boring green salad or heavy mayonnaise-laden coleslaw for this A...

Gnocchi should carry the crown for being an everyday favourite - but for no good reason it doesn't appear high on th...

Say beef bourguinon and we instantly think of American cooking icon, Julia Child. Of course this moreish French beef ste...

The origin of churros is a little bit contested – as these things often tend to be. Some credit the Spanish for th...

Asian-style street food carries an air of exotic about it that we love, and really offers the inspiration behind our Asi...

Have you jumped on the chickpea bandwagon yet? Such a flavour trend right now - so here is a little teaser to ge...

With minty sweetcorn slaw & a tangy mayo... This spiced angelfish taco is loaded with a colourful, crunchy,...

With its mild curry flavour, pleasant fruity sweetness and savoury baked eggy topping, bobotie is a firm family favourit...

Comfort food of note this winter...yes, please - we have just the thing with our "Ultimate Rogan Josh"...

Spicy chicken livers are a fabulous mid-winter treat for fireside snacking. Now, normally spicy livers are livened up wi...

Breakfast, lunch or sups - really, this is a goodie for your recipe bag! 

Take a little trip to the Far East with your tastebuds...

This dish boasts layers of golden sweet potato, roasted onion, creamy tzatziki and cabbage slaw with tender sliced lamb...

A warm, hearty roast that will leave you feeling well nourished and more than satisfied...  

  ...With hummus, roasted tomato, aubergine & leafy greens...this grazing platter is all about quality produ...

...With toasted chickpea, red pepper & tomatoes...the aromas from this tasty number will make you want to start cook...

...With quinoa & spinach...rustle up this belly-warming number in no time. Beautifully spiced chicken & tomato c...

For dinner in a flash that involves next to no effort, lamb chops are always a good idea. A dusting of Cape Herb & S...

Fresh, fast and incredibly healthy – these are not words we necessarily associate with the food we love to eat in...

Health-nuts stand by...this one is right up your alley! 

A deliciously healthy, colourful meal with a punch - perfect for any occasion... 

Want a 20-minute dinner-winner the entire family will love? Then tacos should be a store cupboard go-to. Crispy par-bake...

For Rand-per-kilo value, pork is pretty much the most affordable protein you can turn to. There is almost no limit to wh...

It shouldn’t make a difference but it does - somehow food on a stick is just more fun - even more so when it&rsquo...

For a lazy weekend breakfast that satisfies on the flavour front, without the fuss...

Feel good food at your fingertips...

Comfort food personified, and now the kind that ticks the "one pot" box as well as the flavour one! What more...

I think of Korma as a curry for beginners. Probably the mildest of all the Indian spice blends, Korma is the one to try...

The synergy of sweet and salty continues to delight and excite...and this basic recipe is a dinner party winner! 

Nothing compares to the spendour of a good 'ol roast chicken. For any and every occasion...

It doesn't take much to impress. A simple concept using much loved flavours and accessible ingredients...and voila!...

When it comes to special occasion food, few things beat beef fillet. The tenderest of all beef cuts, fillet simply melts...

For easy Easter (or indeed anytime) entertaining, the key is make-ahead dishes that only improve as they stand. This sno...

Roast potatoes are a winner for dinner no matter what else happens to be on the plate, but even more so when they accomp...

Want to make a salad that’s incredibly tasty, ridiculously healthy and a visual knock-out to boot? Then think mono...

Good food needs to pass two tests in my book. Taste is obviously the most crucial and the higher the calorie load, the y...

Smoked paprika is one of those have-to-have cupboard essentials. I love it for its ability to lend an earthy richness to...

Is it only my family that has prescribed to the notion of “Monday Mince” for as long as I can remember? And...

Yes please! I love nothing better than a “burger braai” as we call it in SA, or “burger barbeque&rdquo...

Dinner, or lunch for that matter, could not be simpler whilst delivering maximum flavour. This quick and easy carb free...

I have to be honest and say that I was a little hesitant about this one for two reasons…good quality lamb really...

For a seriously tasty family supper that appeals to young and old alike, very few things beat schnitzel. On the eas...

When it comes to whipping up a light dinner in a flash, wraps and pita breads are my culinary saviours. I always keep a...

Fancy a little local flavour-packed favourite? Who doesn't love a samoosa or three!? Here's a version that adds...

Cooking outdoors is one of the myriad pleasures that summer offers. The humble ‘braaibroodjie’ (or 'BBQ...

The mercury is only going one way and that’s not down! Fortunately that’s the perfect excuse for whippi...

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” They’re words to live by when it comes to cooking up a storm w...

There’s nothing wrong with going ‘traditional’ for your Christmas meal side dishes, but if that’...

Gammon and turkey are always Christmas lunch winners and with good reason, but they are by no means the only choices to...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – time for friends, family and fabulous food. Fabulous of course...

Accounts of how this Louisiana classic came about differ, but most agree that the po-boy’s origins date back to Ne...

Few things beat the smell of freshly popped popcorn. On the culinary emotive index it has to be pretty close to the top....

Oven-bakes and casseroles of any kind are a super easy way to feed hungry hordes. They’re fantastically comforting...

When one thinks of the Mediterranean - one thinks...sparkling aqua oceans, skin slick with heat, dusty olive groves, end...

Nothing shouts summer quite like plump ripe tomatoes bursting with juice and the flavours of sunshine. Large or small, p...

There is nothing better than a lazy weekender summer lunch that smacks of the sea and can be paired with a crisp unwoode...

Fishcakes are one of those perfect go-to choices. Fussy kids love them; they’re incredibly economical because they...

Whether it’s Delhi or Dubai, Perth or Pretoria, butter chicken is pretty much a given on the menu of any curry/ In...

The name may sound impressive and they may look a bit fancy – like you went to extra effort – but hasselback...

Rainbow on a plate with a sizzle to match - what more could you ask for!? Using our new Sweet & Smoky Hot Thai Srira...

...And, just in time for some weekend flavour inspiration - try your hand at this punchy peri peri espetada done on the...

With 'chilli on the brain' thanks to our HELLO HOT STUFF competition currently on the go in celebration of the l...

Making its' chilli range debut - delight in this deliciously Smoky Southwestern Chipotle Chilli Seasoning by Cape He...

Are you ready to add a sizzle to your summer with our new Cape Herb & Spice chilli seasoning range? These are seriou...

It used to be the word ‘pulled’ only appeared in my lexicon in reference to a muscle – of the strained...

A ‘flattie’, for those not in the know, is delightful South African slang for a spatchcock-chicken. Now when...

Bunny chow – few living in SA won’t know what this is but, with the world being the globally connected villa...

On the comfort food index, chicken noodle soup is right up there. It’s like a warm grandma hug in a bowl. The old-...