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• 1–1.2 kg pork belly, skin scored
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (optional)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 kg potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: cream or garlic for extra richness

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• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup (115g) cold butter, cubed
• 3–5 tbsp cold water

• 2 cups pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk or cream
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp salt

• 500g beef steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• ½ cup beef stock or water
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• Pinch of black pepper

• 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
• Sesame seeds and sliced spring onions (for garnish)

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• 6 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs, skin-on if preferred
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
• Juice of ½ a lemon

• 3 satsumas (or naartjies), peeled and segmented
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• ¼ cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
• 1 avocado, sliced (optional)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt and pepper, to taste

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• 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• ½ red pepper, diced
• ¼ cup black olives, sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

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