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Skewer the Fat

Skewer the Fat

In an age of microwave meals, few foods feel more primal and effortless than meat on a stick. Skewer some protein and throw it on the braai and you’ve created a prompt summer meal. But give kebabs a bit more attention – a home-made marinade, some well-chosen add-ons, a sauce alongside – and you can create the best kebabs on the block. You have a smorgasbord of options to explore here: stick to the classics by marinating lamb in yoghurt with Indian spices and pairing it with a classic combo of courgette, peppers and onion.

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Grow Your Own Herbs

Grow Your Own Herbs

Cooking up a storm, with your own, homegrown herbs is bound to impress the girls. That’s why we called in South Africa’s foremost herb expert and owner of Pretoria’s Bouquet Garni Nursery, Di-Di Hoffman to help you get that basil blooming.

Basil

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Basil is best in pesto – smear it on a sandwich or stir it into some warm tagliatelle.

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Mexican Cerviche

Mexican Cerviche

My mate Cobra is a wild cat and recently introduced to his dad, who’s even wilder.

Roll Your Own Sushi

Roll Your Own Sushi

For a quick fix of Japanese without hitting the sushi bar, leave the bamboo-mat method to the skilled sushi chef and master the simple art of the hand roll

Eat Carbs Like A Champion

Eat Carbs Like A Champion

Reaching your gold standard takes superior fuel. So we’ve indentified the finest energy sources to power five popular Olympic sports