The perfect treat for a hot summer’s evening, this meringue is fluffy and light. The slightly bitter notes of the negroni perfectly offset the sweetness of the pavlova for the perfect ‘adult’ dessert INGREDIENTS 6 large egg whites 150 grams caster sugar 150 grams golden caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence CANDIED PECAN NUTS 11⁄2 tbsp brown sugar 11⁄2 tbsp water 1/8 tsp vanilla essence 1/8 salt 1 cup pecan nuts NEGRONI FRUIT 30 ml gin 30 ml Campari 30 ml sweet red Vermouth 75 grams brown sugar 4 tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 oranges, sliced 2 blood oranges, sliced 100…
This cake ticks all the blocks, moist, light, gluten-free and absolutely delicious INGREDIENTS 2 large oranges 6 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp baking powder 1⁄2 tsp…
The beloved campfire treat in the form of a cake. INGREDIENTS CAKE 185 grams butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla essence 3⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄2 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup cake flour 3⁄4 tsp baking powder 1⁄2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 200 grams Tennis biscuits 3⁄4 cup buttermilk MARSHMALLOW 1 tbsp cornflour 500 grams caster sugar 350 grams liquid glucose 3⁄4 cup water 42 grams powdered gelatine 3⁄4 cup water, extra 1 tbsp vanilla essence GANACHE 300 ml cream 500 grams dark chocolate, chopped METHOD CAKE Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease two 20cm springform pans and line…
If there is one thing I can say about Coco Safar, it’s that they never do anything by halves. As if any of their normal high tea’s weren’t…
It’s official! We’re going 100% digital! In an effort to give you more of what you want, how you want it, we’re going exclusively digital! This sadly means that we’ll be saying farewell to our beloved print magazine, with the January issue being our last. While this is a sad moment for us, we’re excited for what’s to come and look forward to having you along for the ride. From mouthwatering recipes to must-know kitchen hacks, we’re on a mission to continue to serve you more of the top-quality food content you’ve come to love – just now 100% online!…
SA cookbook author and supermom, Jan Kohler, shares some exciting recipes to cook for the festive season! Christmas Turkey There are several ways to ensure you don’t serve…
The recently launched Samsung Jet™ Cordless Stick Vacuum range is cleaning up in all the ways people need it to. The 3 models, Jet 70, Jet 75 and Jet 90 deliver advanced cleaning solutions for South African homes. They each delight with class leading suction power, extended battery life, a lightweight design, washable dustbin, free standing docking station and optional extras including the industry first, Clean StationTM – for contactless disposal of vacuum dust. This means you can now experience the convenience of the cordless vacuum cleaner designed to make life easier. It’s also so light it can be mounted on the…
It’s no secret that many many have made the move to a plant-based diet, prompted by climate change, ethical objections, and health factors. In fact, the global vegan market is on track…
Comfort food with summer colours, all bursting with rich flavour. INGREDIENTS 1 tsp vegetable oil 200 g chorizo, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 300 g long-grain rice 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tin of tomatoes 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 600 ml fish stock 16 large prawns To serve A handful of chopped parsley 150 ml sour cream Lime wedges METHOD 1. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick lidded saucepan. Add the chorizo and fry for 2–3 min, until the oil has been released from the chorizo.…
A creamy blue cheese and spinach filling encased in delightfully flaky pastry. INGREDIENTS 300 grams fresh baby spinach, blanched 1⁄2 cup blue cheese 1⁄4 cup onion, finely diced…