• Pink peppercorn lamb with balsamic onions Tasty dinner idea for the sweet and salty cravings! PREP TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 2 hours | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS  2 garlic cloves, crushed 8 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbsp pink peppercorns, crushed, plus extra, to serve 1.7 kg boned leg of lamb ¼ cup olive oil 800 g baby (dutch) carrots, trimmed 1 garlic bulb, halved crossways ¾ cup pitted green olives, halved Balsamic onions 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp vegetable oil 400 g baby onions, halved Salsa verde 1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley 2…

    Ina Paarman started her iconic journey in 1982 with the opening of her cookery school from her home’s garage. Seven years later, after the incredible success of the cookery school, her son Graham Paarman suggested that they turn her expansive cooking knowledge into what would become a truly loved South African brand. “Why don’t we go into business together? You can cook, and I can count!” – Graham Paarman Ina Paarman believes that food has the ability to create memorable moments that make life worth living. A philosophy that comes through in all the homestyle products that Paarman Foods creates.…

    Salted dark chocolate tahini tart Salt, chocolate and tahini – the perfect dessert filling! PREP TIME 30 minutes + refrigeration | COOK TIME 50 minutes | SERVES 12 | VEGETARIAN  INGREDIENTS  Chocolate pastry 1 ⅓ cups flour  ⅓ cup icing sugar  70 g good quality cocoa 110 g cold butter, coarsely chopped  3 egg yolks 2 tbsp chilled water Filling 2 eggs 3 egg yolks ⅓ cup caster sugar  260 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped  185 g butter ½ cup tahini ½ tsp sea salt flakes halva, crumbled, to serve METHOD For the chocolate pastry PLACE flour, icing sugar…

    Most of you might have seen or heard about the award winning Inverroche gin. We were invited to the home of Inverroche, in Still Bay, a small town just outside of George in the Western Cape. We went on a tour of the Still Bay area and experienced all the Inverroche distillery had to offer. About Inverroche Inverroche is a French inspired gin that is not only award winning, but also known for its distinct flavour and unique packaging. Founder Lorna Scott studied gin and decided to start her own gin brand inspired by nature. Inverroche gin is mostly made…

    Coconut & lemon curd cake Tangy, tasty with a hint of tropical coconut. Serve this Coconut & lemon curd cake as your next show stopping dessert. PREP TIME 1 hour | COOK TIME 1 hour (+ refrigeration and cooling) | SERVES 16  INGREDIENTS LEMON CURD 3 lemons 4 egg yolks  ¾ cup caster sugar  2 tsp cornflour 150 g unsalted butter, chopped CAKE 250 g butter, softened  1 tsp coconut essence  2 cups caster sugar  4 eggs  ¾ cup desiccated coconut  3 cups self-raising flour  300 ml sour cream  1 cup milk  1 tsp icing sugar  Toasted coconut flakes,…