Bread—No-Knead Method Weight Volume Baker’s % Ingredient 390g 3 to 3¼ cups 100% All-purpose white flour 300g 1¼ cups 77% Water 7g 1 teaspoon 1.8% Salt ~2g ½ teaspoon – Fresh yeast (a pea-sized lump); you can substitute 1 teaspoon (5g) instant yeast Mix everything until the flour is completely moistened. This should take only … Read more

The health and safety of our children comes first. We make sure that our homes are safe and secure. We kiddie-proof the stairs and the electrical sockets. We make sure they are buckled up when in the car. Yet when they are out having fun and getting fit on the sports field, we may not … Read more

Vanilla cupcakes with crystallised violas If you’re limiting portion size, cupcakes are good for not overindulging. Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Makes 12 Easy/prepare ahead/freeze (sponge only) 100g (4oz) butter, softened 100g (4oz) caster sugar 2 large free-range eggs, beaten 1tsp vanilla extract 100g (4oz) self-raising flour You will need 12-hole cupcake … Read more

Berry brûlée Berry brûlée   Filled with immune-boosting vitamin C, berries are delicious with the custard. Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus chilling Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves 4 Prepare ahead 150g (5oz) white chocolate, chopped 200ml (7fl oz) single cream 200ml (7fl oz) whole milk 1tsp vanilla paste 2 free-range eggs, plus 2 free-range Egg … Read more

Forced rhubarb You will see this lovely pink rhubarb throughout February. Check out our recipes. Cook very lightly, delicious as a compote with roast pork, in a crumble, or roasted with ginger syrup and orange. Forced rhubarb Asparagus You may see the start of the English asparagus as the weather warms up. Don’t mess with … Read more

Spring cabbage One of our favorite greens -just lightly steam then serve with oil or butter and lots of black pepper. Spring cabbage Watercress Spring means the start of our native watercress season. Lovely in a salad, delicious in a sandwich with Marmite, and it makes a very good soup with a little potato and … Read more

Lamb chops with rhubarb The “chutney” with cider vinegar (a natural detoxer) is delicious with lamb. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Easy Lamb chops with rhubarb 4 lamb chump chops (about 800g/1lb 12oz total) 2tsp chili or garlic oil 4 stems rhubarb, cut into 5cm (2in) pieces 3tbsp caster sugar … Read more

Roast Poussin with rhubarb Poussin is a young chicken, which has a delicate flavor. Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Serves 2 Easy Roast Poussin with rhubarb 2 poussins, around 450g (1lb) each 3tbsp olive oil 3 rashers smoked streaky bacon, halved lengthways 2 small onions, quartered and separated 200g (7oz) rhubarb, trimmed … Read more

350 calories per serving From Country Living Active time 20 minutes Total time 30 minutes Makes 5 Main-Dish Servings 8 baby Yukon gold potatoes, quartered lengthwise 12 baby carrots, peeled 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and pepper 3 cups reduced-sodium, fat-free beef stock 1½ lb. hanger steak, cut into 5 pieces 1 … Read more

“I decided I’d like to use the recipes i make for my own family and friends. so much has changed in the last 30 years – not only have Sundays become less formal, but we have a far greater choice of ingredients. puddings are out for us in the week, but Sunday lunch wouldn’t be … Read more

400 calories per serving From Good Housekeeping Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 2 tsp. canola oil 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 lime 1 lb. skinless, boneless thinly sliced chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-wide strips Salt and pepper 4 burrito-size low-fat flour tortillas 1 cup reduced-fat (2%) shredded Mexican cheese blend ½ … Read more

Passion fruit pavlovas Passion fruit pavlovas Using 0% Greek yogurt in place of cream really cuts down the fat content. Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus cooling Cooking time: 1 hour Serves 6 Easy/prepare ahead 3 large free-range eggs, separated 175g (6oz) caster sugar 1/2tsp white wine vinegar 1tsp cornflour 1tsp vanilla extract For the lime … Read more

Citrus cheesecakes Juicy oranges complement this creamy cheesecake, and supply vitamin C too. Citrus cheesecakes   Preparation time: 25 minutes, plus chilling Serves 6 Easy/Prepare ahead 50g (2oz) butter 200g (7oz) lighter dark chocolate Digestive biscuits, crushed 350g (12oz) low-fat cream cheese 100g (4oz) ricotta 50g (2oz) caster sugar Zest 1 Orange, and 50ml (2fl … Read more

Orange and lemon cake with olive oil This cake is dairy free. Make it gluten free by using gluten-free baking powder. Orange and lemon cake with olive oil Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 5 minutes Serves 12 Easy/prepare ahead/freeze 225g (8oz) ground almonds 250g (9oz) rice flour 3tsp baking powder 200g (7oz) … Read more

Courgette and raisin loaf This new teatime favorite keeps well for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Courgette and raisin loaf Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves 10 Easy/prepare ahead/freeze (cake only) 150g (5oz) Plain Flour 150g (5oz) Caster sugar 1tsp Cinnamon 1/2tsp Baking Powder 1/2btsp Bicarbonate of … Read more

It’s important to me that i use ingredients that don’t require a trip to an exotic food store. And to include recipes that even an inexperienced or reluctant cook can have a go at this duvet day chicken noodle soup is real comfort food and is super light, too. As well as adding a delicious … Read more

What you do after hours could boost your bank balance and your health, as these four women discovered. These are their tips for making your passion your profession As anyone who indulges in a happiness-boosting pastime knows, zoning in to what you love is more rewarding than zoning out to, say, another re-run of Private … Read more

When the music moves you Zile Mokgang, a 22-year-old graphic and web design student at ATTI Computer College in Bloemfontein, has always loved house music. “Since high school, I’ve never missed a radio set by DJ Kent,” she smiles. So when the opportunity to enroll in a two-month DJ course taught by a friend at … Read more

95 calories per brownie From Good Housekeeping Active time 15 minutes Total time 35 minutes plus cooling Makes 16 Brownies 1 tsp. instant coffee powder or granules 2 tsp. vanilla extract ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup sugar ¼ cups trans-fat-free vegetable oil … Read more

290 calories per serving From Good Housekeeping Total time 25 minutes plus chilling Makes 8 Servings 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar ¼ cup cornstarch Salt 3 cups low-fat (1%) milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp. vanilla extract 40 reduced-fat vanilla wafers (from 11-oz. box) 3 ripe medium bananas, thinly sliced ½ cup … Read more