Rudi’s tips • To make 500ml rendered duck fat, combine 1kg duck fat (ask your butcher) with 500ml water in a large, heavy-based pot. Bring to a simmer…
Could any dessert be more proudly South African? Peppermint crisp pudding is a classic. You either grew up with it or had it served to you by your friend’s more traditional mother. It’s foolproof, quick, and always a guaranteed hit!
TO DRINK: Roodeberg White from KWV, a blend of mainly chardonnay and chenin blanc. A buttery wine with a creamy mouthfeel and lime, citrus and yeasty flavours.
Sweet, innocent tapioca needs some spicing up. Cinnamon and vanilla tapioca with panettone introduces some delicious new flavour dimensions without becoming overwhelming.
Baked sweet potato with caramelised red onion, Rosa tomatoes and crème fraîche is a quick and easy winter supper for two. You can make extra caramelised red onions,…
To drink: Diemersdal Matys Cape Blend 2008, medium-bodied, with red fruit, vanilla and spice.
This recipe was inspired by and adapted from talented local foodie Julie Lindhiem. Rosemary-scented ginger ale is delicious and fragrant, perfect for a summer afternoon.
This is a quick and easy recipe to prepare ahead of time and keep in the fridge for unexpected guests. Use a very good olive oil and try experimenting with different flavourings such as sun-dried tomatoes and dried chillies, or with flavoured oils. For this I used a lemon-flavoured oil. TO DRINK: Try a chilled glass of Monis Pale Dry Sherry. Its intense aroma will stand up to the spicy flavours of the dukkah, while its crisp acidity will cut through the creaminess of the cheese. COOK’S TIP Instead of dukkah you could roll the cheese balls in herbs, black…
Don’t be fooled into thinking that this elegant dish will take hours. Lamb cutlets with lentil and potato mash is quick, easy and absolutely delicious.