Woolworths TASTE

Woolworths TASTE is a multi-award-winning magazine, produced by New Media for South African retailer, Woolworths. Each special edition features more than 50 inspiring and delicious recipes - 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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TRENDS The feed • It was a year of high-protein hacks, boozy food and no-booze beverages – now it’s time to revisit those saved posts and impress your guests, with our help

DRINKOLOGY ’Tis tini time • In case you missed it, bartenders are currently one-upping each other to max every martini from the OG dirty to the Y2K fruitini. Leo di Caprio could never…

Now open • Clear your schedules and beat the tourists to these new dining experiences

SALAD MATHS Crunch time • Your Christmas table (among others) needs a salad. Always. But if you are too focused on the rest of the sides, these easy-assembly combos are worth a toss

LEVEL UP YOUR… Roast chicken • A bird in the oven is worth its weight in gold, provided you’re prepared to put in that extra effort. Whether you’re team crispy-skin or team tender thighs, our experts have strong opinions

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT… Panettone • And now for an unboxing everyone can get excited about. Let’s hear it for that famous Italian sweet bread that will rise to any – and all – occasions this season, provided you know the many ways to use it

WOOLIES HEROES The (un)usual suspects • No need to spiral, Susan. All festive favourites are present and accounted for. But if you feel like flipping the script, allow us to tempt you with some compelling new additions

4 WAYS WITH… Potatoes • So you’ve overcommitted on the menu again? We’re not judging. Free up some kitchen - and mental! - space with a potato side that requires little more than turning on the oven

COOK THE COVER What a peach! • This summery trifle shows off this year’s joyful Christmas flavours – straberry, panettone and white chocolate. Just add poached peach “baubles”, fresh raspberries and custard cream

The Taste case • Add something a little extra to your Christmas hosting (or gifting) with these hand-selected wines and special-edition festive bubbles

TASTE’S CHOICE Gift Guide 2026 • We asked five TASTE editors and influencers what they’d like to find under their trees on Christmas morning. This is what made their wishlists and could help you find the perfect gifts on your own shopping missions

ALL IS BRIGHT • The vivid pink radish is the star of Sam Woulidge’s fresh Christmas salad - the perfect complement to slow-cooked gammon, braaied fillet, and a lazy day on the stoep

BRINGING IT HOME • We asked KZN-born, London-based chef Nokx Majozi to share a favourite summer recipe from her cookbook, created to share her beloved SA heritage with the world

Think you know Nara? • SA-born model and social media celebrity Nara Aziza Smith has published her first cookbook – and it is not what we expected. She spoke to TASTE about her food heritage, why she wears couture to cook and shared her favourite roast potato recipe, just in time…

WHERE TO EAT IN… MEXICO CITY • Mexico’s capital is vast and the food scene can be overwhelming, so start with this handpicked selection. Still, you’ll be planning your return before you’ve left, says Jess Spiro, who ate more than her fill of tacos...