• Baked ricotta tarts Delicate Baked ricotta tarts. Even consider making your own homemade ricotta, it’s so worth it! PREP TIME 1 hour 10 minutes | COOK TIME 35 minutes | Makes 18 INGREDIENTS PASTRY 55 g blanched whole almonds, roasted ¼ cup sesame seeds, roasted 1 ¼ cups (185 g) plain flour 125 g chilled butter, coarsely chopped ¼ cup caster sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp chilled water RICOTTA FILLING  1 ¼ cups ricotta ¼ cup caster sugar 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest 1 egg  1 egg yolk TO SERVE ½ cup…

    Keep your fur friends safe this festive season and avoid giving your doggos these 6 foods that are toxic to dogs. Stuffing is often made with loads of salt as well as onion and garlic – both of which are toxic to dogs. Mince pies often contain raisins, currants or sultanas, which are toxic to dogs – as are grapes in fresh form. Christmas cake is toxic to dogs too due to raisins, currants or sultanas. Nuts like macadamia nuts or chestnuts are also harmful to dogs. Blue cheeses due to the mould and fungus that can make your dog…

    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…