It's not only our mix of cultures that's made us the rainbow nation, it's our mix of food too. The Portuguese gave us their unique way of spicing up chicken - and today it's part of our cultural melting pot! For the authentic taste of Portugal, brush chicken (whole, spatchcocked or pieces) with oil and sprinkle generously with seasoning, then grill, braai or bake. Great on other meats and seafood too.

Bobotie - a uniquely South African dish - has been described as "cottage pie with personality". Which goes to show what a robust mix of aromatic spices can do for something as simple as mince. Add deliciously spicy flavour to meatballs, sausage rolls, hamburgers or any other mince dishes.

Made from the aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree, ground Cinnamon is recognised as the world's greatest sweet spice