Despite loving curry, Annzra Denita Naidoo refused to learn how to make it. In lockdown, she learnt how to make curry and ...

1. Dip the octopus’s tentacles into boiling water holding it by the head, moving it up and down 3–4 times to curl and soften the tentacles. 2. Bring the water salt, bay leaf and garlic to a boil in a ...

Homely comforts like hot buttered toast, scones, or a stack of flapjacks may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of jams and preserves. But here’s a new association for you: how about ...

1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan of cold water, bring them to a boil and cook until soft. Drain and pass through a potato ricer. 2. Place all the ingredients into a large saucepan and cook over a ...

1. Place the pineapple peels, water and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 10 minutes. Strain and discard the pineapple peels. 2. Place the remaining ingredients ...

1. To make the brine, dissolve the salt and sugar in the water in a large bowl. Add the chicken wings and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. 2. Remove the chicken wings from the brine, pat dry ...

1. Submerge the banana peels in cold water for 1 hour, changing the water twice. Drain the water. 2. Transfer the peels to a saucepan, add 3 cups fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the egusi seeds on a baking tray and roast for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. 2. Place all the ingredients including the seeds (set aside a few for ...

1. Place the butter and oil into a saucepan and heat until melted and bubbling. Add the carrots and garlic and cook until softened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Add the sugar and salt.

1. Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Sift together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and spices. 2. Beat the eggs until frothy, then add the honey, sugar and oil and beat until thick. 3.

1. Char the corn over an open flame. Don’t singe it, but get some good burnt bits. Roasting it won’t have quite the same effect, but if you don’t have access to a fire, roast it at 200°C for 12 ...

1. Fill a saucepan on which a glass bowl fits securely with water. Ensure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Bring the water to the boil. Place all the ingredients except the ...