Woolworths TASTE

Woolworths TASTE is a multi-award-winning magazine, with an annual frequency of 6 issues, produced by New Media as a flagship brand for South African retailer, Woolworths. Each issue features more than 50 inspiring and delicious recipes for every occasion - from quick and easy weeknight dinners for the family to indulgent weekend meals to share with friends. There's always room for a dessert or fool-proof bake too! For more visit taste.co.za

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Woolworths TASTE

WIN! • One lucky TASTE reader will win a gourmet safari getaway for two at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa worth R44 000

IT'S SHOW TIME! • Indulge your inner child this holiday season with ABIGAIL DONNELLY'S fiesta of desserts. Turn up The Greatest Showman soundtrack and assemble an XXL trifle, whip up a batch of jammy beignets, or get the kids swirling coconut-ice lollipops in melted white chocolate. It's everything you’d ever want…

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 1

2 Make a shopping list • Whoever you need to shop for this Christmas – your in-laws, children’s teachers, office Secret Santa or that impossible-to-please relative – Woolworths has a gift for that. We picked our favourites

3 SLICK PICKS FOR DISTANT RELATIVES • Don't see them often? Keep it classy (and delicious)

4 Pick a mixer • Whether you’re planning to be mindful and abstemious (or not) this season, you might as well do it with a bit of fruit on the side

5 Freeze for the day • The key to hosting without losing your cool is to have a few smart cook’s strategies and a freezer that will go the distance

6 Outsource this! • Why rely on guests (with no credentials) to share the load when you can call on Woolies’ Best Ever range?

7 Don't skip the stuffing • A well-crafted stuffing can take your Christmas bird, showstopper pork cut or roasted veg to the top of the charts and beyond. We’ll help you do the maths

8 Add a sauce • Why stop at gravy when you can serve bordelaise with your beef? Nothing says “serious skills” like the perfect finishing sauce

9 Go fish • If you want to kick things off with some superior seafood, you need the lowdown on this limited-edition smoked trout side

10 Pick a side • Back in September, we posed the question on Instagram: what are your non-negotiable Christmas sides? The answers may or may not surprise you…

11 Polish it off • After all this planning and prep, don’t fall at the last hurdle and forget to set the table with the right condiments for your main. This is the Venn diagram your guests will relish

12 Unveil a new dessert • There’s ice cream and there are cakes, and then there’s this Madagascan vanilla-and-ClemenGold ice-cream cake… if you are not up for making your own pud, get your skates on for this

The Taste case • From brilliant bubbles to a luscious red blend, here are Woolies wine expert Katie Bailie’s top wine selections for summer entertaining

A dry season? • Confirmed food nerd Andy Fenner reflects on his decision to give up drinking and what it might mean in the countdown to Christmas

A festive Chuckle • What the world needs this Christmas is a lot more kindness, compassion and laughter, writes Sam Woulidge. And, of course, a handful of her Chuckles-chip cookies

A special brew • Her family’s tradition of making umqombothi is an essential element in two of Mogau Seshoene’s favourite celebrations – weddings and Christmas. Naturally, she has mastered the art

THE SECRETS OF GREAT CHEESE • Expert evaluation ensures that only top-quality cheeses are displayed in the dairy aisle. Here are just some of the characteristics the pros consider

START WITH QUALITY • BE INSPIRED BY ABIGAIL DONNELLY’S...