Recipes

Chakalaka Relish

Sunshine carrot pickle

Bright, crunchy fridge-pickled carrots with garlic, mustard and coriander. Omsie shares what she learned about cutting the carrots, blanching them and making enough brine.

Turmeric Cauliflower and Broccoli pickle

Cherry tomato relish to perk up a meal with

Cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic and a little patience turn into something glossy, rich and ridiculously useful. It’s sweet, tangy and thick enough to pile onto toast. Call it relish, chutney, spread, or in our case, baby tomato smoor. It’s especially good with cheddar, jalapeños and a very generous grind of black pepper.

Quick pickled vegetables

Quick pickled vegetables look far more complicated than they really are. Slice up a few vegetables, make a simple vinegar brine, pour it over and let the fridge do the rest. Start with this very basic version, then experiment with different vegetables, herbs and spices once you get the hang of it.