Impress with these unique Charcuterie Boards! Charcuterie boards or just charcuterie (shar-Koo-Tuh-Ree), although not a new concept, and dating back as far as 15th century France, Charcuterie Boards have only gained popularity amongst South Africans in the last couple of years. The charcuterie board is based on the belief that nothing from the animal should go to waste, the origin of the word Charcuterie is French with ‘chair’ meaning flesh and ‘cuit’ meaning cooked. It is the practice of salting and smoking meats to preserve them and dates back 6 000 years to ancient Rome. Today the charcuterie board remains…
Cheese and wine – a match made in heaven and one of life’s finest culinary pleasures we all so enjoy. Here’s Food & Home Entertaining’s guide on how…
Olive this recipe! Make sure to try out this Baked Vegan feta with white wine and olives, an easy, quick starter that is perfectly inclusive and equally delicious! Baked Vegan Feta with White Wine and Olives SERVES 4 | TOTAL TIME 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 200g dairy-free Greek-style cheese 60ml (¼ cup) vegan dry white wine (we used Alvi’s Drift Sauvignon Blanc) 50g Kalamata olives 50g Queen olives 125g mixed baby tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, peeled 5 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tbsp olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste sliced and lightly toasted baguette, to serve METHOD PREHEAT the…
With winter in full swing, there’s no better way to welcome the cooler weather and shorter days than by investing in some new serve-ware. Or if you’ve recently…
Durbanville Cap Classiques will sparkle even brighter on spring day Durbanville Wine Valley is champing at the bit to celebrate the arrival of Spring on September 1 – officially South Africa’s Cap Classique Day. For the occasion, it will cast the spotlight over coming weeks on the many outstanding expressions produced in Durbanville – one of the Cape’s coolest wine regions. “Durbanville Cap Classique wines consistently ‘sparkle’ in championships and for good reason,” says Durbanville Wine Valley manager Natasha de Villiers. “The combination of a cool climate, outstanding soils, ample sunlight, and ocean breezes are hallmarks of all top-quality vineyards.…
How to enhance your winter roasts. Take your roasts to the next level with these easy tips for enhancing your favourite winter meals! Side dishes Steam baby marrows,…
This maple-roasted parsnip soup with golden parsnip crisps is the perfect soup for a dinner party! Maple-roasted parsnip soup with parsnip crisps Serves 10 | TOTAL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes PARSNIP CRISPS 4 large parsnips, peeled 80g salted butter, melted 50g brown sugar 50g dukkah PARSNIP SOUP 900g parsnips, washed and chopped 50g salted butter 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 100g maple syrup 200g potatoes, peeled and cubed 1,5L chicken stock salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste METHOD TO make the parsnip crisps, preheat the oven to 200°C and line a…
The ultimate breakfast pancake! Puffed pancake with mozzarella, prosciutto & turmeric eggs PUFFED PANCAKE 175g cake flour 1 tsp paprika/cayenne pepper salt and freshly ground black pepper, to…
Vegan, grain free and loaded with veggie goodness, these spiced coconut cauliflower rice veggie bowls are warming and just the thing to make when you’re feeling a little under the weather – this is comfort food that packs a powerful nutritional punch, for sure! Spiced coconut cauliflower rice veggie bowls with peanuts Serves 4 | Total time 45 minutes INGREDIENTS ROASTED BROCCOLI 1 head broccoli, cut into florets pinch dried chilli flakes olive oil to drizzle salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste SPICED COCONUT CAULI RICE extra-virgin olive oil/avocado oil, to fry + extra, to drizzle 1 onion,…
You cannot go wrong with this quick, easy and oh-so-delicious sweet and sticky T-bone steak with blooming onions for dinner! For the Steak 1 cup soya sauce ⅓…