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  • Avocado Vichyssoise Soup Recipe

    South Africans love an avocado. It’s a delicious fruit that Africans have embraced and cultivated for ages – while we know SA’s first avocado orchards were planted in 1933, many believe avos came to the continent with Dutch settlers from their West India colonies as early as the 1600s. However, we can all agree it […] More

  • Mexican Chicken Tray Bake Recipe

    South Africans love an avocado. It’s a delicious fruit that Africans have embraced and cultivated for ages – while we know SA’s first avocado orchards were planted in 1933, many believe avos came to the continent with Dutch settlers from their West India colonies as early as the 1600s. However, we can all agree it […] More

  • Mushroom & Quinoa Burger Recipe

    How are you celebrating International Burger Day? We always try to keep things healthy and found this incredible burger recipe that’s perfect to celebrate International Burger Day. Always happening on 28 May, it’s a day to honour all braais, cookouts and barbecues by biting into one of the most popular sandwiches ever created. Even if […] More

  • Add an Avo to your Burger – the ultimate Topping

    May 28th is National Hamburger Day in the USA and what perfect timing because burgers are surely South Africa’s, and probably the world’s, quintessential Friday night family favourite. Whether you choose the steak ranch style with generous patties and all the trimmings or a new age smash-burger with gourmet toppings, be sure to top it […] More

  • Wholewheat Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Kale and Hazelnuts Recipe

    Veggies have come a long way since Meatless Monday. They’re celebrated on restaurant menus, supermarkets are lining up their shelves with veggie-based meals and home cooks have been fired up by fast and easy meatless meals. Top of the heap are umami-rich mushrooms. Not only are they spectacular in the flavour category, they’re also low […] More

  • Caramelised Onion, Mushroom & Mascarpone Crustless Quiche Recipe

    Veggies have come a long way since Meatless Monday. They’re celebrated on restaurant menus, supermarkets are lining up their shelves with veggie-based meals and home cooks have been fired up by fast and easy meatless meals. Top of the heap are umami-rich mushrooms. Not only are they spectacular in the flavour category, they’re also low […] More

  • Oriental Mushroom Tacos Recipe

    Veggies have come a long way since Meatless Monday. They’re celebrated on restaurant menus, supermarkets are lining up their shelves with veggie-based meals and home cooks have been fired up by fast and easy meatless meals. Top of the heap are umami-rich mushrooms. Not only are they spectacular in the flavour category, they’re also low […] More

  • Mother’s Day = Breakfast = Avo

    Mother’s Day and breakfast go hand in hand so make sure you make your mom a morning feast fit for a queen, and what better way to show your love than by adding an avo – a source of nutrients and absolutely delicious. If you’re a bit nervous of your cooking skills, smashed avo on […] More

  • Boerewors Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

    Mother’s Day is only a few days away! When kids (and Dads) want to spoil Mom on Mother’s Day, they also want to know she’s going to love what they’re making and knowing that they won’t even have to break a sweat. We’ve found some incredibly tasty recipes that are not only delicious, but also […] More

  • Mushroom and Bacon Salsa Stuffed Avocado Recipe

    Mother’s Day is only a few days away! When kids (and Dads) want to spoil Mom on Mother’s Day, they also want to know she’s going to love what they’re making and knowing that they won’t even have to break a sweat. We’ve found some incredibly tasty recipes that are not only delicious, but also […] More

  • Mushroom Broccolini Potato Tray Bake

    Mother’s Day is only a few days away! When kids (and Dads) want to spoil Mom on Mother’s Day, they also want to know she’s going to love what they’re making and knowing that they won’t even have to break a sweat. We’ve found some incredibly tasty recipes that are not only delicious, but also […] More

  • Enjoy a Freedom Day Breakfast Feast

    And yet another day off work this month!  Freedom Day is a truly special day on our South African calendar, so make the most of it and get off to a good start with a hearty breakfast with some of our favourite local ingredients. We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the […] More