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Slow-Cooked Red Wine & Beef Stew
with Jasmine Rice & Steamed Dumplings There are meals you cook because you’re hungry…and then there are meals you cook because you want the house to smell like comfort. This slow-cooked red wine & beef stew falls firmly into the second category. It’s rich, deeply savoury, and unashamedly old-fashioned. The kind of supper that takes its time, bubbles gently on the stove, and rewards patience with tender meat and a sauce you’ll want to mop up until the very last drop. Served wi

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Jan 263 min read


The Joy of a Good Charcuterie Board
There are few things in life as quietly satisfying as a well-made charcuterie board. It doesn’t shout for attention. It doesn’t need cutlery or rules. It simply invites people to gather, graze, and linger a little longer than planned. Charcuterie boards are less about perfection and more about abundance . A bit of this, a nibble of that. Salty, sweet, creamy, crunchy, all sharing the same space. They encourage conversation, hands reaching, glasses clinking, and the gentle pau

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Jan 262 min read


Crunchies (A South African Classic)
These golden beauties are a perfect blend of crispy and chewy, making them an all-time favorite in our home. Perfect with a cup of tea. Simple pantry ingredients, no fuss, and guaranteed to disappear fast. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup desiccated coconut ¾ cup brown sugar 125 g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons boiling water Method Preheat & prepare Preheat the oven to 180°C .Line a baking tray with baking paper o

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Jan 261 min read


Easy Potato Curry
Comforting, simple, and full of flavour This Easy-Peasy Potato Curry is one of those weeknight recipes you’ll come back to again and again. Made with humble ingredients and minimal prep, it delivers rich, warming flavour with very little effort. Soft potatoes simmered in a spiced tomato-coconut sauce make this dish hearty, comforting, and naturally plant-based. Perfect served over rice, with flatbread, or even enjoyed on its own. Ingredients (serves 4) 2 tablespoons oil (veg

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Jan 262 min read


Asian Cucumber Salad
A cool, refreshing side that pairs with just about anything This Asian Cucumber Salad is crisp, vibrant, and ready in minutes. Perfect as a light side alongside grilled meats, noodles, rice bowls, or simply eaten on its own as a refreshing snack. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and full of tangy, salty, slightly sweet flavour. Ingredients Cucumbers – about 4–5 cups thinly sliced (English, Persian or Japanese cucumbers are best) Rice vinegar – brings bright acidity Soy sauce or ta

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Jan 262 min read


Croque Monsieur
A classic French grilled ham & cheese sandwich ( The sandwich that went to Private School! ) Golden, indulgent, and unapologetically comforting. A croque monsieur is the classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwich, but taken one glorious step further. Toasted bread layered with ham and cheese, then topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and more cheese before being baked or grilled until bubbling and golden. It originated in France in the early 1900s, first appearing in Paris

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Jan 262 min read


Watermelon & feta bites
A favourite summer classic I used yellow watermelon and cut them into star shapes to make them a little more festive, while keeping that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and fresh. Cutting them into a star shape made them have a festive twist, ideal for Christmas snacks, or a sunny holiday lunch. They’re light & refreshing. All you need is: Watermelon (or use different types of melons) Feta Cheese Mint leaves (basil and cilantro also work well) Cherry or grape tomatoes, halv

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Jan 261 min read


Frosty Coconut Cocktail
Introducing the Frosty Coconut Cocktail, also known as the Jack Frost Cocktail—a popular drink often enjoyed during holiday and winter...

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Jan 10, 20242 min read


Sunday Lunch: Crusty loaf with homemade ricotta cheese & Balsamic-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
We love Sundays. Our favorite day to celebrate in togetherness, we recently embarked on a delightful culinary adventure gifted to us in...

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Nov 23, 20234 min read


welcome to Home Table
This is where I share the things I love most. Food, a bit of creativity, and the small details that make a home feel special. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Cooking, baking, trying new ideas, or just making something simple to share. Some days it’s a proper meal, other days it’s something quick and thrown together, but it’s always about enjoying the process and the people around the table. Home Table started as a way to share that. The meals, the recipes, the little id

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Nov 23, 20231 min read
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