This is a fabulous dessert for Christmas – you can prepare the meringue, poached fruit and vanilla yoghurt the day before. Keep the Pavlova in an airtight container and the other components in the fridge and simply assemble on the day. A deliciously festive and colourful pudding!
This baby marrow and cream cheese-stuffed deboned chicken is a lighter, fresher take on Christmas fare – perfect for those who find traditional roasts and accompaniments too rich. Ask your butcher to…
Unlike its more traditional cousin, peppermint eggnog has just enough refreshing bite to make for an unusual but delicious holiday drink. This festive glass of creamy goodness is perfect for a party.
This sophisticated cocktail comes courtesy of beverage gurus Andries Volschenk and Anthony Wingfield, of Joburg’s SohBar. The basil dahling is just one of their glamorous creations, and is also alcohol-free! Cool…
Curry is the ideal meal for cooking in advance and freezing. More curry recipes you might enjoy: Thai green curry Thai red beef curry and sticky rice Aromatic Durban lamb and lentil curry Madras-style lamb curry Mutton curry
You’ll never be short of friends if you always have your own craft beer in the fridge. Here’s how to make craft beer at home. It’s best to…
To make cheese at home, it’s best to get full-cream, antibiotic-free milk directly from a farmer. You can get certified raw milk from Irene Dairy Farm (irenefarm.co.za), or strike up a relationship with your nearest dairy farmer. To make your own soft cheese, you need to warm the milk and add lactic acid bacteria and cultures to sour the milk. Rennet is added to coagulate the milk before cutting up the coagulum and pouring it through a sieve to drain the whey. The curd is put into a mould to be pressed, which you can do by placing a wooden…
You can make wine at home using a plastic container or, if you want to get a bit fancy, a second-hand wooden barrel. The process involves getting real…
This succulent stuffed pork shoulder is full of robust flavours. The meat is cooked until tender and oozing, the skin deliciously crispy. This dish is perfect for entertaining and your guests are sure to be impressed!
Gooey, melted cheese paired with tart fruit – a classic match that looks great and tastes delicious too. Camembert and cranberry filo parcels are everything you could want in one amazing package. Sweet,…