Print Recipe Chunky falafel bites Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 25 mins Ingredients 1 x 410g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 10ml (2 tsp) ground cumin 5ml (1 tsp) ground coriander 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil, plus extra for frying 100g fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped a squeeze of lemon 60ml
Joojeh kabab, aka chicken kebabs with lemon and saffron, is a fragrant and flavourful dish inspired by Persian cuisine. The tender lightness of chicken is perfect when lightly spiced…
TO DRINK: Earthy lamb loves Cabernet Sauvignon but the citrusy bite of the pickle needs the sweetness of some fruit, so try your Cab with a splash of plummy Merlot.
Grilled linefish with ghooreh is a Persian-inspired, full of exotic flavours. ‘Torshi’ (pickles) is an important element in Persian cuisine. Pickles are eaten with most meals, together with a…
Print Recipe Baby aubergine tempura with a sweet chilli dipping sauce Ingredients 170g flour 30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour a pinch of salt 375ml (1½ cups) sparkling water vegetable oil, for deep frying 12 baby aubergines, quartered or halved Sweet chilli sauce 60g (about 4) long fresh red chillies, trimmed 1 garlic clove, peeled 180ml white
Perfect with drinks or as a quick nibble.
The humble mushroom can be found in many forms, from the exotic to your trusty button variety, but no matter which you prefer, they are all jam-packed with…
Situated in the heart of the Overberg farming region, Swellendam is a restful stopover for travellers exploring the Garden Route. By Ingrid Casson [wp_gmaps lat=”-34.009981″ lng=”20.430107″] About two hours’ drive north-east of Cape Town on the N2, halfway to George, the Overberg opens up into a sea of golden wheat fields enveloped by the majestic Langeberg mountain range. It’s wheat, wool, canola and youngberry country, with vineyards fed by the Breede River. The region is a delight for adventurers, hikers and foodies, and the town of Swellendam makes for an ideal base from which to explore. Schoone Oordt Country House…
Although they would make beautiful garnish, frangipane flowers don’t feature in these pancakes with frangipane filling and caramelised naartjies. Instead, ‘frangipane’ refers to the delectable almond cream filling. These…
