Know your ingredients. When creating beautiful and delicious bakes it always helps to know the little secrets and tricks of the trade when it comes to your ingredients. We’re giving you a few useful tips with regards to berries, fresh cream, honey and limes. Berries: Select bright red and plump berries with their caps intact. Smaller berries are usually sweeter and have more flavour. Avoid berries that are soft, mouldy and shrivelled. Wash berries in a colander, drain and dry with paper towel. It is best to store berries in the fridge on a plate lined with paper towel and…
When in comes to Chardonnay in South Africa there is such a selection of bottled finesse to choose from that we need to be grateful to our winemakers…
The true home of the Chenin Blanc grape is the Loire Valley in France and over the centuries, it has found its way to the New World where it grows exceptionally well in South Africa. First planted in the 1660’s, Chenin Blanc has enjoyed stardom in our country and in the past decade and a half is now recognised as the standout grape from our part of the world. The true joy of Chenin Blanc rests in its diversity. From table wine, to brandy base wine, to blending wine, to wines of the utmost finesse, and even to the Noble…
Chan Marti’s Chilled smoked tomato soup with basil sorbet is a delicious winter warmer recipe. We love the combination of the smoked tomato with the cooling basil sorbet. …
Spice is always nice – a few combinations and you have homemade tikka masala paste for some Indian inspiration in your kitchen. This is a great basting sauce for meat dishes that’s guaranteed to add some exciting flavour dimensions to your main dishes. Quick supper idea: Score 4 chicken legs and 4 thighs, rub with olive oil and tikka masala paste, and roast in a hot oven at 220°C until cooked and slightly charred. Serves 4.
1. Iced biscuits 2. Hot cross bread and butter chocolate pudding 3. Chocolate chunk cookies 4. Fudgy choco brownies
Popular in North African cuisine, chermoula is a marinade full of earthy spices. Its robust flavours make it the perfect sauce for these tender meatballs, and the rich…
Black sesame salmon sashimi with carrot purée is a healthy, filling and elegant main course that’s perfect for a dinner party. The distinctive saltiness of the salmon is perfect with the lighter and creamy carrot purée. Recipe by Jacques Erusmus
There’s something about the freshness of thyme that pairs so beautifully with sweet, juicy peaches. Brioche with thyme-roasted peaches and vanilla mascarpone is a divine combination of flavours and perfect…