Here area few very simple ideas on how to level up your salad dressings! A little sweetness: Olive oil, raspberry vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dry mustard, garlic, salt and pepper The herb dressing: Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh origanum, fresh rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper The French dressing: Mustard powder, castor sugar, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper The Asian mixture: Sunflower oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and lemongrass Tips For the best results, use good quality ingredients. If you do find the raw garlic very strong in your dressings, rub a garlic clove in the inside…
From managing food waste to prepping more efficiently, these are our kickass kitchen hacks for this month. Kitchen hacks #1 -3 How to make pineapple flowers Preheat the…
Rosé Champagne chiffon cake is the pinnacle of dessert elegance. It might look intimidating and take a little effort, but is definitely worth it! It’s one of the lightest and most delicious cakes you’ll ever taste, and is absolutely perfect for the end of a festive dinner. Rosé Champagne Chiffon Cake INGREDIENTS Cake 12 eggs, separated 300g castor sugar 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract 180g cake flour, sifted French buttercream 100g sugar 400ml rosé Champagne/MCC/sparkling wine 500g unsalted butter, softened 6 eggs few drops pink food colouring To serve peach jam, to spread gold-dusted roses, to garnish Christmas decorations, to…
To some, Fatima Sydow is the mastermind behind the delicious recipes on her various social media platforms, while others might recognise her as one of the Sydow twins…
Roast duck with orange, brandy and plum sauce Up your braai day game with this incredible Roast duck with orange, brandy and plum sauce recipe. It is a must try this upcoming heritage day! Recipe by Beate Joubert Images and publishing by Penguin Random House SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1⁄4 cup orange liqueur 1⁄4 cup brandy 6 duck breasts (± 1 kg) with skin Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tbsp butter A few sage leaves to taste 2 tbsp pine nuts 6 rashers bacon, chopped A pinch of ground nutmeg A handful of fresh thyme, finely chopped 2 tsp dried…
Deliciously crunchy and fresh, these tuna spring rolls with avocado, apple and herbs are the ideal light meal to welcome the warmer weather. Tuna Spring rolls with avocado,…
Soothing teas for the soul and its benefits Words by Sjaan van der Ploeg Tea has been around for centuries, and since the beginning, people have been taking advantage of its many benefits. Not only does tea calm, soothe, replenish and warm the body, but it also heals the mind. Today we’ll be looking at different teas, their properties and what each can do for you in certain situations. Tea contains compounds called polyphenols, which are micronutrients that are naturally found in plants. Polyphenols are known to help maintain a stable blood pressure, they keep your arteries healthy and clean,…
Rose and lemon scented no-bake cheesecake A super-simple cheesecake that tastes just like summer. If you wanted to get ahead, the base freezes well in the tin. Recipe…
Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni This spicy one-bowl dish takes midweek entertaining to a new level. Try this Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni. Serves 4–6 INGREDIENTS ½ chorizo, thinly sliced 15ml olive oil 1 small red onion, sliced 400g deboned chicken thigh fillets, cut into chunks 2 baby fennel bulbs, thinly sliced 10ml smoked paprika 15ml ground cumin 125g baby vine tomatoes 300g risoni (rice) pasta, cooked and drained 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves Salt and milled black pepper, to taste 30ml fennel fronds, chopped TO SERVE Lemon or lime wedges METHOD HEAT a wide frying pan or paella…
After a good couple of shady months, hibernating underneath blankets and always having the fireplace going, it’s time for a welcomed change. The birds are chirping slightly earlier,…