Pine nuts have a very distinctive flavour – delicate and slightly sweet. Their soft texture is a great contrast to the crunchy brittle, and the mix of sweet…
Recipe by Leila Saffarian Apricot and couscous shoulder of lamb is a fragrant and tender meat dish that’s great for entertaining (especially since the shoulder is one of the cheaper cuts you can buy!). The zesty meat is great with the earthiness of the couscous, and sweet apricots are the perfect way to top it all off.
Cooks tip: Add a small handful of strong Cheddar to the potato skins while baking for cheesy skins. Save the potato flesh for roasting or mashed potatoes, or…
These Mediterranean mains vary from seafood to vegetables to beef to lamb, but they’re all delicious and bursting with flavour. Baby marrow, ricotta and Parmesan tart Turkish-style kofta kebabs Chicken and pistachio dukkah couscous Za’atar-crusted lamb chops Clam pasta with gremolata topping Stuffed peppers
With the weather on the Highveld returning to normal for this time of year (refreshing afternoon showers) and Cape Town showing off again with highs in the upper 20’s on Saturday and windy on Sunday, why not be typical this weekend with your choice of wine? Here’s how to be weather wise with wine: Twist open a bottle of Paul Cluver 2012 Chardonnay. The Wine Wizard (Michael Finjhon) rates it 85 points, a status of ‘good-to-excellent’, and he gives it 5 stars for outstanding value. This Chardonnay holds delicate aromas of butterscotch and caramel. It is zesty and fresh with lime…
Indulge your senses with the rich and irresistible aroma of freshly baked Challah bread. This classic Jewish braided bread, with its golden-brown crust and soft, pillowy interior, is…
South Africa’s ever-changing landscape offers a cornucopia of restaurants waiting to be explored. We’ve compiled a must-have list of SA’s best outdoor eating spots so that you can…