What does your Saturday taste like? We’re going for an amaretto & chocolate tiramisu kinda day! INGREDIENTS 4 eggs, separated 6 tbsp sugar 500 g mascarpone (at room temp) 1 cup strong black coffee 1⁄2 cup Marsala wine 12 finger biscuits 1 cup cream 1⁄2 tsp vanilla essence 1⁄4 tsp salt 350 g dark chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup crushed amaretti biscuits, to serve METHOD 1. Whip egg yolks and 5 tbsp of sugar until thick. Gradually add mascarpone and mix until combined. 2. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with the remaining sugar until soft-peak stage. Fold into…
Are you ready for dessert? If you’re a coffee-lover, then these yummy dessert buns are a must-have! Chocolate buns with coffee ganache INGREDIENTS For the chocolate buns 1…
Shake-up your regular salad dish with this yummy Spiced okra millet salad with tahini dressing recipe! INGREDIENTS 400 grams baby carrots, trimmed 1 tsp. fennel seeds ½ tsp. cumin seeds ½ tsp. coriander seeds 2 tsp. olive oil 1 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped 200 grams okra, trimmed and halved lengthways 90 grams baby marrow, thinly sliced lengthways 30 grams lettuce leaves ¾ cup toasted puffed millet 2 Tbsp. toasted almonds, chopped Tahini dressing 1 Tbsp. tahini 1 Tbsp. water 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1 tsp. honey 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. plain yoghurt…
Have you tried A1 Fruit Water, a new range of premium natural sparkling waters, infused with real African fruit? The natural sparkling fruit water drink comes in three…
Winter is soup season and this hearty bowl of nourishing soup is guaranteed to warm you up from your head to your toes. INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. olive oil 500 grams stewing beef 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 onions, finely chopped 1 celery stalk ¾ cup pearl barley 3 cups beef stock 6 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 thyme sprig 1 rosemary sprig 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 2 carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes ½ cup chopped parsley METHOD HEAT half the oil in a pot over a medium-high heat. Season beef and cook, in…
Coconut pudim, also known as flan is a classic, delicious Brazilian dessert. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup sugar 1…
This quintessentially French classic peach and toffee croquembouche has been given a delightful twist with a tipsy peach crème patissière. INGREDIENTS Crème patissière 4½ cups milk 300 ml pouring cream 5 strips lemon rind, white pith removed 15 egg yolks ¾ cup cornflour ¾ cup flour 1½ cups caster sugar 900 grams peaches, halved, pitted and chopped ⅓ cup peach schnapps or peach liqueur Choux puffs 2 cups water 150 grams butter, chopped 2 cups flour 8 eggs Toffee 8 cups caster sugar 4 cups water Crème pâtissière: COMBINE milk, cream and lemon rind in a large pot and bring…
Not your most common winter soup, short soup refers to the ‘short’ wontons that are cooked in a wholesome clear broth. INGREDIENTS 1 litre water 500 grams chicken…
Why have one treat, when you can have layers of them? This pistachio & apricot baklava cake is guaranteed to be a showstopper – and a snap for your guest’s ‘Gram! INGREDIENTS 500 gram plain yoghurt 375 gram butter, softened 1⅔ cups caster sugar 2 tsp. vanilla essence 2 tsp. ground cardamom 6 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted ⅓ cup cornflour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder ⅓ cup milk ⅓ cup pistachios, finely chopped ¼ cup honey Spiced apricot syrup and puree 3 cups water 450 gram dried apricots ⅔ cup honey 2 cinnamon sticks 8 cardamoms pods, crushed…
This sweet potato soup with kale chips recipe is seasonal, readily available and will be deliciously impressive on your dinner table. INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1…