By Rosanne BuchananI’ve eaten courgette flowers before, prepared by talented chefs, and was always a bit intimidated at the thought of making them myself… But now that I have planted my own, I decided the time had come to attempt cooking these delicacies. Once picked and washed, I put them in a bowl of ice water to keep them fresh. I tried a recipe from a recipe book at home, which included flour, a cup of light beer, an egg white and a dash of salt. I whipped up the batter, got the cooking oil nice and hot (I half-filled…
Beans are a power food second to none and they ‘beef up’ soups and stews too. Plant in December and you’ll reap the rewards in winterALICE SPENSER-HIGGSDry beans…
By Leila Saffarian, food editorI was recently asked to participate as a judge in a cooking competition held during one of the big food shows that travel across the country, luring the foodie masses in with all things delicious. I do enjoy taking one for the F&HE team and gladly accepted the gig. I had a feeling that the weekend would span into an eating fest of super delish, comfort dishes whipped up by home-cook participants from across the country. This naturally meant gearing up for the challenge – a good few days of gym were in order. I pushed…
Print Recipe Akhni Ingredients 1 cup fragrant rice 2-3 cinnamon sticks (approximately 4cm each) 2 whole cloves 2 whole cardamom, lightly crushed 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon ghee 1 cup carrots, grated 1 cup peas, frozen 1 potato, peeled and cubed 1 onion, finely chopped salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon green/red masala
TO DRINK: A fruity Sauvignon Blanc such as Groote Post has a great racy acidity that complements the tomato flavour
Aioli, a traditional Provençal sauce made from garlic, olive oil and egg yolks, is best served at room temperature. Like mayonnaise, it is often flavoured with garlic ora variety of different mustards. It’s delicious used as an indulgent dip for French fries or dolloped onto chicken and fish
Soufflés don’t have to be scary. Light as a cloud, they’re a definite crowd pleaser
French fries are right on trend and sweet potatoes make this side dish extra special. They may require additional time but the end results are worth it – a less oily, thin and crisp nibble that will make any steak, gourmet burger or roast chicken meal even more ‘wow’
The West Coast stretches from Cape Town to Namibia and offers many treasures along the way, including the picturesque village of Paternoster on the West Coast Peninsula. By Dominique Brown[wp_gmaps lat=”-32.807188″ lng=”17.884369″]A scene that speaks of a quaint Greek village comes into my line of sight and I am speechless at the picturesque beauty before me. White beach cottages flank the coast and the clear turquoise ocean blinks in the sunlight. This is my first foray to the West Coast and my visions of small fishing villages, wizened locals and sun-weathered boats are a reality. Paternoster is a fishing village…
Ease into the alfresco season with a mix of retro-cool table decor, tableware and stylised florals. By Tess Paterson Ramblin’ rose In a cool metallic palette, rose motifs…