With cold weather slowly but surely making it’s way into our lives it’s time to get into the kitchen and making the kind of food that suits this weather. We’ve got some delicious and comforting recipes for you that the family will simply love. Winter warmer meals are robust, comforting, and delicious. 1. Croque-monsieur Serves: 4 Difficulty level: Easy Time: 30 minutes TO DRINK: This toasted treat is a winner with a light-style Belgian beer. INGREDIENTS: 30ml (2 tbsp) unsalted butter 60ml (4 tbsp) cake flour 500ml (2 cups) milk 3ml (½ tsp) ground nutmeg 250ml (1 cup) Gruyère, grated 60ml…
Tapas Revolution (Ebury Press, R420): Omar Allibhoy, the hunky chef who put Spanish food on the UK culinary map, definitely whets our appetite! His favourite traditional tapas recipes…
7000 Islands (Hardie Grant, R544): This exquisite cookbook is dedicated to the cuisine of the Philippines, documenting the many international influences on its culinary heritage. Divided into sections, such as dipping sauces, everyday food, rice and noodles, it’s sure to entice you to try a different ethnic dish. Highlight: Buy this book because it’s so unique and the images are breathtaking!
The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, R439): The Hairy Bikers are back on tour, this time meandering through culinary Asia: Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan and South…
The gorgeous and quirky granadilla is a sure-fire way to add some interesting flavours and textures to any dish. Granadilla and orange sweet potato croquettes are the perfect marriage of sweet, sharp fruit and golden pastry. Recipe by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Rolene Prinsloo
This almond dip is sure to add a bit of lovely Spanish flair to your table. The earthiness of almonds is perfect with crisp aubergines and the sweetness of…
French toast, the ultimate comfort food, as served by Dustin Hoffman’s character in Kramer vs Kramer (1979)
Recipe by Camilla & Jason Comins
Champagne Rita Serves 2 Place 60ml (¼ cup) lime juice, 60ml (¼ cup) tequila and 60ml (¼ cup) triple sec in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well…
Pecan and date nougatina with honey is a divinely decadent dessert. The sweet and creamy filling is amazing with a slight crunch of meringue. This is a unique dessert that’s full of flavour and lovely to look at. Recipe by Andria Neophytou
Chocolate date and banana loaf is crumbly, dark and delicious. The dates give the mixture a wonderful natural sweetness, and bananas add a lovely softness. Top with thick…