Store-bought puff pastry is extremely versatile and can be used to make a myriad of delicious sweet and savoury dishes. Here are 8 tasty ways to use up those rolls of puff pastry sitting in your freezer. 1. Ham, cheese and mustard galette Layers of smoked ham and molten cheese are sandwiched between crisp layers of golden puff pastry. 2. Puff pastry, chocolate & fig stack Creamy, chocolate dolloped atop golden pastry, with some fruitiness for good measure…this is a quick and super-impressive dessert that will keep chocolate lovers happy! 3. Beef & pea hand pies These beef…
Luscious, creamy and with a tangy kick, these granadilla possets will surely delight your taste buds…and they only take a mere 15 minutes to prep! Granadilla possets with…
Whether you’re an aspiring food blogger, influencer or enthusiastic food explorer, these food photography tips will help you capture the perfect shot. There is something about the visual presentation of a stacked gourmet burger dripping with sauce, or garlic butter melting over a perfectly prepared fillet of fish that gets your audience salivating and engaged. A picture tells a story. Food photography has become increasingly popular on social media, which abounds with shots of delicious dinners prepared at home, healthy lunches to be savoured at the office, or a decadent dessert at the best coffee shop in town. Want to…
Roasted tomato soup has made a comeback over social media recently, and we’re here for it! Generously ladled into bowls and enjoyed with goey cheese toasties, this bright…
Baby marrow works its magic to make this cinnamon-sugar loaf cake extra moist and tender. Baby marrow loaf cake with cinnamon-sugar swirl HANDS-ON TIME 25 min | TOTAL TIME 2 hours | MAKES 2 loaves INGREDIENTS BABY MARROW LOAF 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1½ cups sugar 4 eggs 4 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. salt ½ cup milk 2 cups grated baby marrow, skin on, patted dry 1/3 cup sugar, extra 1 Tbsp. cinnamon VANILLA BUTTERCREAM 170 grams butter, softened 340 grams icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp. vanilla…
Backyard Farms is a social enterprise that combines micro-farming with food production. Backyard Farms works with a growing number of female backyard farmers helping them become ‘agri-preneurs’. We…
The secret to great caramelised onions is to give them the time they need to become sweet and jammy. Cooking the onions low and slow for as long as an hour draws out their natural sugars which eventually caramelise, completely transforming the flavour and texture of the onions. Caramelised onions are a delicious addition to salads, pizza, soups, burgers, steaks, sauces…anything! Try out this caramelized onion & pecorino strata with roast tomatoes or this lip-smacking potato tart with caramelised onion topping. How to caramelise onions INGREDIENTS 4 onions 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp butter Optional: A splash of balsamic vinegar…
This quick & easy egg salad is perfect for picnics, lunchboxes or served as a side for your Sunday braai! Egg Salad with Zucchini & Wild Rocket SERVES…
This savoury version of a classic baked cheesecake is delicious as an appetiser for any party or served as part of an al fresco dinner spread. Savoury cheesecake with spring greens HANDS-ON TIME 25 min | TOTAL TIME 1 hour, plus cooling & refrigeration | SERVES 8–10 INGREDIENTS CRUST 2 cups flour 200 grams butter, room temperature FILLING 500 grams full-fat cream cheese 1 cup cream 1 tsp salt 1 lemon, juiced and zested 3 eggs TO SERVE 2 baby turnips, stalk intact, thinly sliced 80 grams sugar snaps, halved lengthways 100 grams fresh podded peas Bunch baby nasturtium leaves Small handful rocket Small…
Smooth, suave and swagalicious, that’s Baronne. The 2020 vintage of Mzanzi’s much loved Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend has made it onto the top ten list of Winemag’s Prescient Signature…