(Love Food)Stirfries, what’s not to like? All you need is a wok – that workhorse of the Chinese kitchen – a handful of pocket-friendly greens; maybe a protein and just a measly splash of sesame oil and et voila: dinner in a dash. Brimming with beautiful photography, this concise collection shows you just how easy it is to conjure Asian flavours in your kitchen. R93 at time of going to print
By Luke Nguyen (Murdoch Books)The French colonisation of Vietnam lasted nearly a century. It should therefore come as no small surprise that much of the cuisine is a…
If you’re craving some exotic flavours, it’s time for Asian curried seafood broth. Thai green curry spices give this broth a fragrant, spicy flavour. Coconut milk lends a creamy factor and fresh seafood works so well with lemon grass.
Nuts, spices and rose syrup triangles are wonderfully light and sweet. The crunch of crispy golden pastry is divine with rich syrup, and nuts add a wonderful earthiness.…
These baby spinach, feta and piquante pepper pies are incredibly more-ish and are a great new take on the classic Greek spanakopita. The creamy and salt feta is perfect with a crunch of golden pastry, and peppers are a great way to add a bit of a kick.
1 Did you know? Coconut oil, the most nutrient rich part of the coconut, is diabetic friendly, helps to regulate blood sugar, doesn’t break down in heat or…
Truffles. Just the word sounds delicious and exotic. ANDREW BROWN tracked down the legendary white truffle in Istria, the truffle capital of Croatia By Andrew Brown My trip to Istria, the northern most part of Croatia, was brief. However, I had time to explore the beautiful coastal town of Rovinj over a few days. The old town, the clear aquamarine waters of the Adriatic, and the seriously delicious food on offer at the many and varied restaurants kept me busy from dawn until late. I could easily have spent more time here. But the lure of learning more about truffles,…
By Kobus Mulder with Russel Wasserfall (Sunbird)There’s nothing more delicious than finding the perfect partners for your cheese board. ZAZA MOTHA chatted to artisan cheesemakers about their latest…
We cosy up with executive chef Jackie Cameron at Hartford House in the KZN Midlands to chat about the release of her first cookbook, Jackie Cameron Cooks At Home, and get treated to a special feast of some of the book’s rustic dishes. It feels like you’re slowly entering a fairy tale. A dirt road gently sweeps you through the picturesque countryside, passes paddocks dotted with pensive thoroughbred horses and, ultimately, brings you to an expectant stop. Cocooned in an English-style country garden is a stately building etched from stone and a petite woman with Goldilocks good looks appears to…
A homemade pickle, chutney or preserve is just the thing to add refreshing zing to a dishBy LEILA SAFFARIANWhipping up batches of chutney and pickles doesn’t have to…