Have you ever heard of the Rhône Valley in France? A swift Google search will quickly reveal it to be one of those, “Wish you were here” kind of places. Below, we chat about red wines to remember from this valley. The Rhône Valley is made up of two distinct wine profiles; the North is the home of Shiraz and the South has an ensemble of styles from the multi blend Châteauneuf -du-Pape; two excellent Rose wines. The wines are seductive, unique and wonderful, and have a wide selection of price ranges from ‘everyday affordable’ to ‘some of the most expensive…
Purple is the colour of royalty, and this dish deserves a crown. Full of rich flavours and beautiful colours, it’s certainly fights the classic ‘boring salad’ stereotype. Purple carrot, date and goat’s crottin salad is fresh and crunchy, with just enough sweetness and smoky creaminess to make it deliciously interesting. Recipe by Jacques Erusmus
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…
Challah has a light sweetness to it that’s perfectly complemented by cream cheese and spicy pears. Challah with dukkah pears and honeyed cream cheese is a great dish for brunch because it combines a number of wonderful flavours to create a sweet, creamy, nutty and lightly spiced treat. Recipe by Alida Ryder
Tess Mallos presents a cultural kaleidoscope with recipes from Greece to Iraq and Yemen to Afghanistan. Choose your favourite lamb dish from an assortment of styles and flavours, or make your own delicious Turkish delights. It is a completely revised and updated version of the original (iconic) ‘The Complete Middle Eastern Cookbook’ first published in 1977. The recipes are simple and straightforward, and designed for the home cook, allowing you to put an ethnic twist to the delicious feasts you serve up at home. Highlight: A glossary to guide you through exotic ingredients.
Kiss your diet goodbye! British chef and TV personality Lorraine Pascale brings you a cookbook filled with 100 baking recipes, from muffins to tarts and bread, this will…
Dedicated to everyone who dreams of leaving their 9 to 5, this book is a burst of colour. Learn how to make marvellous meringues in a variety of flavours and forms. These two Meringue Girls, Alex Hoffler and Stacey O’Gorman, open you to a world of meringues that even the most novice of baker can get stuck into. The duo work in creating desserts with a contemporary twist to them, as well as giving them a world of colour and presentation pizazz. Perfect for gifts and entertaining purposes (as you are always going to get that ‘wow factor’). Look out…