(Bloomsbury, R395)This cookbook has two aims; firstly the High Priest of the Church of Loaf, Paul Hollywood wants to teach us how to bake a wide variety of breads (from naans to malt loafs). Then he wants to show us how versatile bread really is. So much more than just a baking book, each of the breads has a ‘spin off’ dish – starter, salad, main course or dessert – that the loaf is very much part of. Highlight: The chapter on how to conjure (and nourish) your very own sourdough starter.
(Penguin, R380)A collection of the late Elizabeth David’s favourite veggie recipes, from cobalt blue cabbages to beetroots of deep rose. Highlight: ‘Meaty’ recipes like ‘eggs with mushrooms and…
(Hardie Grant, R287) After immigrating to Australia, Andrzej Kaczmarski set about creating an institution that would please even the most traditional of Polish grannies. Enter the ambient world of Borsch, Vodka and Tears, a vodka bar and restaurant, that celebrates the delights and comforts of Polish food and vodka. Flick through the pages to reveal the vodkas, cocktails (look out for ‘honey on toast’) and hearty recipes (cabbage rolls and potato blintzes) served up in this much-loved Melbourne restaurant. Highlight: The sizeable chapter on notable vodka labels from the ‘Vodka Belt’.
Rosemary is truly a year-round herb. In winter it flavours succulent roasts, in spring it perfumes salad dressings and in summer rosemary syrup made from the leaves and…
Chopping like a chef doesn’t have to be difficult. In this series, we partnered with Chef Knows Best and we show you how to chop like a chef. We’re starting off with a video series on how to chop carrots like a chef. Before you start: Always use a clean chopping board for each job and wash boards thoroughly between chopping. Different ways to chop carrots: BRUNOISE This method involves cutting vegetables into small cubes. HOW TO BRUNOISE A CARROT Slice the vegetable into thin strips. Group the strips into a pile and slice across them to create small dice.…
Down-to-earth food blogger Sarah Graham’s first cookbook bitten – released last year – has blossomed into a TV show, now airing on SABC 3. Following a philosophy of…
This fennel, pork and tomato stew is a one-pot meal that’s easy to prepare, tasty and nutritious.
Simply pour a shot of cold Frangelico (or any nutty liqueur) over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, followed by a shot of hot espresso. Serve immediately; spoon…
Warm 2L dry cider in a saucepan and add 6 cloves, 4 cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise, a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg and the juice and zest…
Coconut jam, also known as kaya, is popular in Southeast Asia. The traditional recipe requires palm sugar and pandan leaves. This is an easy cheat’s version.