A healthy gut forms the foundation of a healthy body. It’s where digestion and absorption of essential nutrients occur, and it plays a pivotal role in our immune function. Ensuring its well-being is crucial. One of the best ways to nurture your gut is through what you eat. Let’s journey into the world of gut-boosting recipes that are as delectable as they are beneficial.

This delicious chicken piccata recipe is sure to please even the most discerning palate. The chicken is lightly breaded and pan-fried until golden brown, then served with a lemony sauce and capers. It’s the perfect dish to pair with a classic Chardonnay from Rietvallei Wine Estate in South Africa, which is light and refreshing with a hint of fruit. The two flavors complement each other perfectly, making for a truly unforgettable dining experience.

To modernize risotto, a beloved Italian comfort food, we used couscous and lively North African-inspired flavors to create a dish that is just as satisfying as the classic creamy version.

This traditional African brown bean soup will wrap you up like a warm Basotho blanket on a cold winter’s day. Legume-based soups are a dietary staple in Africa and this soup is nutritious, filling and easy to make. It’s the ideal mid-week meal for the whole family. You can use pinto beans if you can’t find brown beans to make this traditional soup, enjoyed by many all over Africa.

This lip-smacking lamb shanks recipe from Rietvallei Wine Estate will leave your guests wanting more! Pair the Skaapboud (Afrikaans) with a bottle of the winery’s Estéanna Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot red blend. Serve with mashed potatoes on the side.

Lebanese cucumber and peanuts combine for a depth of flavour. This sautéed Eggplant, Tofu, and Cucumber with Peanuts dish is packed with protein.

Mmmmm, nothing beats a pork belly with crispy crackling for lunch or dinner. The trick to crunchy crackling? Dry skin. The skin on the pork belly needs to be very dry for it to be able to bubble and crisp up. 

Prepare yourself for a posh blade steak feast. The tenderizing marinade is key if you want to grill this steak outdoors, pan-sear or broil indoors. An exotic Asian take on an ordinary blade steak. Enjoy this with an ice-cold feline-inspired craft beer.

While experimenting with new dishes is exciting, there are times when you crave a tried-and-true classic. With just one mouthful, you may go back in time, to a different location, or even to a different decade.

Friday, September 16 marks Mexican Independence Day, a fiesta-friendly day celebrating Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1810. In Mexico, and indeed all over the world, the occasion is filled with national pride, colourful parades, mariachi concerts and food, food, and more food.