You can use up stale slice of bread by dipping them in egg and making a sweet French toast served with berries and syrup.

These chocolate brownies have a cake-like texture and are so quick and easy to make that they are sure to become a family favourite.

Real man do bake quiche, or at least they do when it’s as simple as this recipe which uses store bought pastry to save on time.

You can create the aroma of freshly baked flatbread in Egyptian marketplaces in your own kitchen with this recipe.

This simple and yummy yoghurt fridge tart only takes three ingredients: yoghurt, biscuits and condensed milk and it is a breeze to make.

This oriental twist on a chicken salad has plenty of zesty flavour. It’s crispy, crunchy and a taste sensation.

Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish which consists of earthly tomato flavours, cheese and eggs – it’s delicious any time!

A sweet twist on classic British comfort food, banana toad-in-the-hole is especially welcome with cooler weather lurking.

Perfectly portioned individual servings of bright and colourful vegetables make a lovely side dish for your guests or family.

It’s always braai o’clock with this ‘local is lekker’ recipe for curried chicken, butternut and spinach braai pie. Get the fire started, we’re hungry already!

This frozen vegan dessert is healthy and delicious. It uses seeds, nuts and a hero ingredient in season: the heavenly fig.

A new take on an immemorial Northern classic, this lighter, crispier version surprises with the delicacy and bite of the Pea Purée

Bobotie is a true South African classic with Cape Malay origins. It is rich and aromatic and a real comfort dish!

Instead of the usual dark brown lamingtons why not try this colourful version of the sponge cake treats instead?

Milk tart is a wonderfully indulgent classic that doesn’t require too much effort to make. Try this recipe with homemade pastry.

Lentils are not only for vegetarians. Although they are an affordable substitute for mince they also have health benefits.

A freshly made roosterbrood, hot off the coals, is the perfect accompaniment to a braai and even better for breakfast the next day.

A succulent piece of Karoo lamb can be comfort food at its best, and even more so when roasted with savoury layers of potato and onion.

The secret to these sticky spare pork ribs is to pre-cook and marinade them the day before. The result is a juicy meaty treat you can dig your hands into.

This no-knead caramelised onion and garlic loaf is a great bread recipe to have on hand. It’s savoury and simple.

Craving a delicious treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? This mouthwatering fudge recipe should do the trick.

This cinnamon-topped peach pudding is an old family favourite. It is a handy recipe because it takes tinned peaches and other pantry staples.

Try this version of carrot cake made with Xylitol instead of sugar. It’s ideal to serve to diabetic friends or those watching their weight.

This cheesy broccoli soup is loaded with mouthwatering flavours, yet uses everyday ingredients. It’s comfort food on a cold night!

Buttermilk is the secret ingredient that makes this simple chocolate cake so moist. Top with chocolate icing and you have a real treat.