“And what is the taste of New York?” asks Ruth Reichl in her book Garlic and Sapphires. “To much of the world it’s cheesecake.” Feature image: Pexels
Print Recipe Chessboard tea cakes (Lamingtons and coconut ice) Serves: 12 Cooking Time: 45 minutes + extra for setting Ingredients Lamingtons 1 day-old sponge loaf cake 480g (4 cups) icing sugar 80ml (1/3 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder 125ml (½ cup) milk 30ml (2 tbsp) butter 240g (3 cups) desiccated coconut Coconut ice 450g sugar 150ml
Print Recipe Caesar salad Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 10 mins Ingredients DRESSING 2 large egg yolks 3 anchovy fillets 2 garlic cloves 125ml (½ cup) olive oil 15ml (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh lemon juice Instructions 1 To make the dressing, place the egg yolks, anchovies and garlic in a blender. With
To drink: Creation Pinot Noir: deep ruby in colour with red berry and vanilla aromas, a whiff of wood spice and soft, supple tannins.
This watermelon and crumbed mozzarella panzanella salad is a delicious mix of sweet and savoury with rustic chunks of ciabatta, crispy fried cheese, heirloom tomatoes and fresh watermelon. It’s refreshing side that’s perfect for a summer lunch, and the varied flavours guarantee a dish that’s anything but boring.
Heirloom tomato tarte Tatin uses simple, wholesome ingredients to create a delicious dish. The tomatoes become wonderfully tender with a touch of crispiness, and are especially delicious with…
Print Recipe Pistachio and green-tea baklava Serves: 8 Cooking Time: 1 hr + 3 hrs, to cool Ingredients 1 x 1kg roll filo pastry, defrosted in the fridge 500g pecan nuts, chopped 500g pistachios, chopped 5ml (1 tsp) cinnamon 180g butter, melted 250ml (1 cup) green tea (made with 4 green tea bags) 500ml (2 cups) honey 250g