1 Did you know? Coconut oil, the most nutrient rich part of the coconut, is diabetic friendly, helps to regulate blood sugar, doesn’t break down in heat or light…
A homemade pickle, chutney or preserve is just the thing to add refreshing zing to a dish By LEILA SAFFARIAN Whipping up batches of chutney and pickles doesn’t have…
Asado is all about the meat – allow for about 450g per person. Marinade steaks for as long as possible before grilling them, preferably for 24 hours. For larger…
With everyday use your knives, spoons and forks may begin to darken. For sparkling, like-new cutlery, submerge your cutlery overnight (and preferably for a day) in a solution of…
Sift together 500g icing sugar and 450g very finely ground almonds three times in a bowl. Add 2 large egg whites and 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract and mix…
With so many different cuts of beef to choose from, steak sandwiches, a classic rump and flavoured butters all take centre stage with these handy tips. By Leila Saffarian…
A perfectionist who takes pride in her Catch Gourmet sauces and sorbets, Talya Botha whips up a few zesty Asian dressings for F&HE Talya Botha is thrilled with the…
The amount of time you need to cook the stock depends on the size of the pan and how much water you add. A demi-glace is a reduced rich…
By Leila Saffarian Knowing how to whip up a good stock from odds and ends in your fridge and deep freeze will make life a whole lot easier in…
BALSAMIC Made from sweet, white Trebbiano grapes, this vinegar only became popular outside Italy around 30 years ago. To ensure you are buying the real thing, go for a…
Literally meaning ‘sour wine’ in French, vinegar has evolved from humble beginnings to become a stock standard in the kitchen. By Dominique Brown This tart, sweet and useful ingredient…
Beans are a power food second to none and they ‘beef up’ soups and stews too. Plant in December and you’ll reap the rewards in winter ALICE SPENSER-HIGGS Dry…
One or two handy dressings and sauces to make kitchen time that little bit easier. By Leila Saffarian The ultimate sweet potato French fry French fries are right on…
Kate de Waal from Sugar ‘n Ice offers a step-by-step guide to making fondant flowers. Kate’s classic wedding cake recipe is in the November 2012 issue of F&HE. FLOWER…
The humble mushroom can be found in many forms, from the exotic to your trusty button variety, but no matter which you prefer, they are all jam-packed with goodness.…
