Our 20 most popular recipes of March 2026

From effortlessly impressive date-night dishes to brunches worth lingering over, March delivered a delicious lineup of recipes our readers couldn’t get enough of. These were our 20 most popular recipes of the month.
We absolutely love feijoa season and this moist coconut cake with little nuggets of fruit is the perfect way of showcasing them as a morning tea or dessert with softly whipped cream or custard. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
This dish can be cooked with the sauce in two different variations - if using the flour (as mentioned in the recipe) the sauce will be a thicker béchamel-style sauce. If omitting the flour, it will be a thinner gravy-style sauce. Either way it is utterly delicious! TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Chicken pie goes next level with the addition of bacon and mushrooms — a magical combination! TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
A magic combination of tangy pieces of feijoa, nuggets of crystallised ginger and tropical fruit. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
A simple and delicious combo that just needs a crisp green salad and a loaf of warm crusty bread for mopping up all that lovely sauce. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
This is a family - and weeknight-friendly curry and is super easy to put together. No frying of meatballs, they just get added raw to the sauce and cook to a beautiful tenderness. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
This hearty salad can be served as either a side or main. Feel free to add shredded roast chicken, caramelised onions and/or crumbled feta for a more substantial dish. It’s delicious either way! TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
I love a good cake and when it can be served at any time of the day, it’s a winner. Earthy walnuts, citrus and juicy pears make a not-too-sweet cake and its delicious served with or without the butterscotch sauce. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
I’ve done a lot of chicken tray bakes and never tire of them. I love the freshness that the combo of lemon, dill and oregano bring to this dish along with pops of sweetness from the currants. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE

What’s not to love? Creamy chicken curry in crisp pastry shells – delicious! TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
We're long-time fans of using Marsala in both sweet and savoury dishes and here it transforms into a rich sauce with tender figs and smoky bacon. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
We saw this recipe doing the rounds on social media and gave it a go — an easy way to make breakfast with eggy-toasted bagels. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE AND HERE TO SEE SARAH MAKING IT ON INSTAGRAM

This dish just sings of autumn. I love the textures of crisp salami, creamy tender rice and the crunch of hazelnuts. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
Embrace the autumn vibes with a slice of this lightly spiced apple cake. Perfect for a dessert or afternoon tea. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
These vibrant, braised red cabbage wedges make a stunning addition to any table. Cooked until tender, they’re finished with my favourite sweet and sour Italian-style dressing of vinegar, sugar, and aromatics. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE

If you’re looking for a standout winter cake, this is your ticket to impress friends and family. Nuggets of apple in a spiced batter get topped with a fabulous crunchy oaty crumble. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
A little twist on the classic Hummingbird cake and always a favourite for morning tea. The light olive oil and sweet pumpkin keep it lovely and moist. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
The perfect brekky for a lazy, wet weekend – the mince tastes even better when made the day before. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
This style of recipe is one the dish team love to share when we get together for an after-work drink. Quick and so very delicious and lovely served with a loaf of crusty bread. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
A simple, tasty salad that balances out the richness of the potato gratin. TAP HERE FOR THE RECIPE
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In Dream Escape, we journey from Japan and Morocco to Italy, India and beyond, sharing recipes inspired by travel, heritage and comfort. We celebrate the champions of the Outstanding Food Producer Awards, explore the stories and recipes of chefs shaped by their cultural roots, and warm up with everything from West African soups and slow-braised lamb to porchetta, butter chicken and beef noodle soup. Alongside destination menus, Scandinavian sweets and cosy pub classics, Chrisanne Terblanche shares her favourite street-side dining spots in Bangkok, while Yvonne Lorkin explores red wine varietals. This issue, we invite you to slow down, turn the pages and escape through food.






































