This is essentially a North African recipe given a Soweto twist with the addition of the sweet potato and chakala. …
Cook’s tip: Panettone is widely available, although I would recommend any Italian deli. …
WHAT? Oven-baked chips with garlic mayonnaise. WHY? This can be whipped up with the minimum of effort for a winter-friendly snack to have with drinks. HOW? Simply place frozen…
The perfect way to round off a meal.…
Makes: about 15 TO DRINK: Nuts add a certain richness that asks for a wooded sauvignon; enjoy with Bellingham Maverick Wooded Sauvignon Blanc 2005…
This is excellent as a side dish, or add ready-cooked chicken breast strips before baking and serve as a main course for a quick weekday supper. TO DRINK: Fragrant…
This makes a lovely colourful starter. Serve it with fresh bread to mop up the juices. You can also use a combination of red and yellow peppers for extra colour,…
This peppered roast beef with beetroot granita pairs well the sweet spicy fruit of a shiraz such as Zandvliet Kalkveld Shiraz or Graham Beck Shiraz-Viognier or a pinotage like Diemersfontein.…
This Beetroot borscht is a sour soup that is thoroughly enjoyed in many Eastern European countries. …
Absolutely delicious as a snack at a cocktail party, the sweet preserved figs can be replaced with fresh figs when they’re in season. TO DRINK: An off-dry wine like…
Crunchy peanut brittle is a worldwide favourite, with lots of global variations. There’s no wondering why; this crunchy treat is the perfect balance of nutty and sweet. We’ve stuck…
Use soft rolls for this old egg and watercress mini rolls favourite. Ask your supermarket or bakery to bake mini white rolls for you if you can’t get ready-made…
This is the “parent” dough that you can use to make all but one of the other recipes. Basic bread dough is something every cook should know how to make.…