The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, R439): The Hairy Bikers are back on tour, this time meandering through culinary Asia: Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan and South Korea. If you love Asian food, then this will become your go-to cookbook! The recipes are simple and easy; perfect for mid-week dinners. Highlight: Includes recipes for all our favourites: pad Thai, chow mein, ramen and dumplings.
Toro Bravo (McSweeney’s, R476): This is the unique story of chef patron John Graham and the building of his great Spanish restaurant, Toro Bravo, which has garnered a…
This almond dip is sure to add a bit of lovely Spanish flair to your table. The earthiness of almonds is perfect with crisp aubergines and the sweetness of caramel. Recipes and styling by Thulisa Martins Photographs by Dylan Swart
French toast, the ultimate comfort food, as served by Dustin Hoffman’s character in Kramer vs Kramer (1979)
Champagne Rita Serves 2 Place 60ml (¼ cup) lime juice, 60ml (¼ cup) tequila and 60ml (¼ cup) triple sec in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into champagne flutes. Top with an off-dry sparkling wine and serve. Le Cru Serves 2 In a cocktail shaker with ice, shake 60ml (¼ cup) gin, 60ml (¼ cup) absinthe, 60ml (¼ cup) vodka and 30ml (2 tbsp) lime juice. Strain into glasses and top with lemonade. (Recipe from www.cocktailmaking.co.uk) Peppermint breeze Serves 2 Fill 2 glasses with ice and to each glass add the juice of 1 lime, 50ml…
Marshmallow fudge topped with French meringue is sweet and decadent. French meringue is probably the most popular version of meringue; uncooked, and easy to make. On top of…
Chocolate date and banana loaf is crumbly, dark and delicious. The dates give the mixture a wonderful natural sweetness, and bananas add a lovely softness. Top with thick Italian meringue and you’ve got a perfect teatime treat! Recipes and styling by Andria Neophytou Assisted by Andrea Pafitis-Hill and Jani Venter Photograph by Dawie Verwey
Yoghurt panna cotta with berry coulis, elderflower and meringue shards is a soft, sweet, beautiful dessert. Panna cotta is known for its delicious creaminess, and is amazing with…
1. Stressed? A high source of potassium, figs can help lower and control your blood. The potassium found in figs particularly helps combat ‘salt-sensitive hypertension’. 2. When steaming fish, place the fillet on coffee filter paper before placing it in the steamer. It’ll be easier to remove without breaking. 3. Soothing for you: Vanilla extract is a natural boon for mosquito bites. Just dab some on the area and hey presto – itchiness gone! 4. Did you know? It can take between 7 and 21 days to make a single jelly bean, depending on the type of jelly bean being…
Hot cross bun French toast with apple compote is wonderfully indulgent and full of autumnal flavours. It’s perfect for a lazy morning brunch, and won’t take longer than…