After proving his mettle working with celebrity chefs on the international circuit, go-getter PJ Vadas has come home to roost at Vergelegen wine estate’s Camphors restaurant By Richard Holmes It takes more than a little courage to walk up to the back door of Gordon Ramsay’s flagship London restaurant and present yourself with just 12 simple words: “I’ve got my knives and my uniform and I can start now”, but for Peter John – ‘PJ’ – Vadas it was a step he’d long looked forward to. Fresh from a stint at Roger Vergé’s famous restaurant Le Moulin de Mougins –…
Nestled in the Riebeek Valley among vineyards and olive groves, Riebeek-Kasteel is a haven for artists and those who love a taste of the good life.KERI HARVEY[wp_gmaps lat=”18.895283″…
Sure they might be very similar to mini doughnuts, but pumpkin poppers are way healthier (you can tell yourself that, at least). In any case, these delicious little balls are irresistible and full of cinnamon sugar goodness. The soft pumpkin gives them a melt-in-your mouth texture that’ll have you reaching for “one more” quite a few times. ALSO TRY: Butternut, fennel and ginger soup with toasted pumpkin seeds Pumpkin poppers recipe FOR DESSERT, MAKE THIS: Pumpkin and dark chocolate pie
Chilled avocado soup is packed full of goodness. A true superfood, avocado is known for its numerous health benefits. This soup is packed with potassium, vitamins, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. A delicious dish for a light summer lunch.
The aesthetics and flavours always make sushi an interesting dish, so why not go a step further and create deconstructed sushi? This easy appetiser is just as elegant…
Print Recipe Pork Pie Ingredients Pastry 225g cake flour a good pinch of salt 100g cold butter, cubed 100g Parmesan, grated 60ml (¼ cup) ice-cold water Pork filling 350g pork mince 50g pork belly cubed or 100g streaky bacon, cubed 100g pork fillet, chopped 2,5ml each of Maldon Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper
If you’re looking for a great way to spice up a seafood dish, this grilled fish with pineapple salsa is the answer! The fish is wonderfully light and seasoned with just enough kick from the sharp pineapple. Perfect for a light summer lunch.
If you can’t handle the heat, don’t even walk into the kitchen while these fiery Creole-style prawns are being prepared. This is a delicious starter for those who…
Print Recipe Coconut and coriander chutney Ingredients 200g desiccated coconut 15ml (1 tbsp) tamarind paste a large handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped juice of 2 limes 1 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped a small handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped 1 small garlic clove 15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil sea salt and freshly
Italian stuffed tomatoes are a hearty vegetable to include on your table. In fact, they’re so full of flavour and wholesomeness that you might just have a few…