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 can coconut cream 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 eggs 1 can of condensed milk 1⁄2 cup fresh coconut shavings, to serve METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 160 C. Melt the sugar in a heavy based pan over low heat. Cook until it turns golden brown, swirling the pan occasionally. Pour this caramel into a round baking dish, swirling it around to form an even layer on the base. 2. In a saucepan,…
Keen to try this Malva pudding with a twist? INGREDIENTS For the malva sauce 1 cup cream 1 cup milk 2 cups sugar 1⁄2 cup boiling water 1⁄2…
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 breast 200 grams prawns, deveined and peeled with tails intact 2 litres chicken stock 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. grated ginger 12 prawn and chive wontons or dumplings 100 grams mixed mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 pak choi, trimmed and quartered 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 red chilli, thinly sliced 1¼ cups bean sprouts ½ cup coriander 1 lime, cut into wedges METHOD BRING the water to the boil in a…
In case you haven’t heard yet – McCain has partnered with Food24 to bring you South Africa’s first personalised cookbook, created with an easy-to-use online tool, printed and…
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 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. ground cumin Pinch chilli powder 600 grams orange sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 400 grams potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 cups water 1½ cups vegetable stock ½ cup cream 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 25 gram packets kale chips METHOD HEAT half the oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until soft. Add spices and…
INGREDIENTS 3 green apples, peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes 1½ tsp. mixed spice 1 tsp. vanilla essence ⅓ cup dried currants ½ cup water ½ cup…
INGREDIENTS For the meringue cake 125 g butter 1 tsp vanilla essence 1¾ cups caster sugar 2 eggs ¾ cup self-raising flour 2 tbsp flour ⅓ cup milk 4 egg whites ½ tsp cream of tartar For the granadilla cream 250 g mascarpone 2 tbsp granadilla pulp 2 tbsp icing sugar 300 ml double thick cream To assemble ⅓ cup granadilla pulp 2 tbsp coconut flakes, toasted 2 tsp icing sugar METHOD For the meringue cake PREHEAT oven to 180℃. Grease and line two 22 cm round springform cake tins. BEAT the butter, vanilla and ¾ cup of the caster…
This vegan-friendly mousse will be a hit with all your friends. And better yet, if you are in a time crunch, just top each bowl with fresh figs. …
INGREDIENTS 1¾ cups firmly packed brown sugar 2½ cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 egg 1 cup milk 125 g butter, melted and cooled ⅓ cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped ¼ cup cacao nibs or chopped dark chocolate Ganache 500 gram dark chocolate, chopped 2 cups pouring cream Coffee cream 1 Tbsp. boiling water 2 tsp. instant coffee granules 600 ml double thick cream ½ cup icing sugar, sifted 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder, sifted METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Draw two 18 cm circles on each of four large sheets of…
What goes with tea better than crunchy buttermilk rusks? Cakes! Get your finest china ready for this strawberry & coconut shortbread cake recipe! INGREDIENTS For the pastry cream…