This is a trio of desserts served on one plate: champagne, vanilla and berry ravioli, crème brûlée and Arctic roll. TO DRINK: Tokara Noble Late Harvest 2007 is matured in French oak which echoes the vanilla flavours. COOK’S TIPS • To make berry compote, boil 100ml fresh berries of your choice in 45ml (3 tbsp) red wine and a little of their own juice until the liquid has reduced. • To make sugar syrup, boil 100g (½ cup) sugar and 125ml (½ cup) water, stirring until syrupy.
TO DRINK: The baked-fruit character of De Waal Pinotage Top of the Hill 2006, made from old vines, is plummy, subtle and a perfect match for this dish…
TO DRINK: Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir, a lighter-style red that won’t overpower the delicate flavours, but with a pleasing earthiness that makes it a great match for mushrooms.
Makes: 2 loaves or 12 rolls Difficulty level: Easy Time: 1 hour Buy 1kg ready-made, proven dough from a supermarket or bakery (you may need to order it…
Print Recipe Slow roasted pork shoulder with leeks Serves: 3 Cooking Time: 3 hours plus overnight Ingredients 1 x 1kg pork shoulder 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 50g fresh sage 15ml (1 tbsp) coarse salt 100ml olive oil 6 leeks, sliced 2 medium onions, sliced 50g butter 20g brown sugar 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and
TO DRINK: Idiom Viognier-Chardonnay 2008, slightly spicy with hints of peach and orange blossom. COOK’S TIP Shortcrust pastry tends to crumble, so place a board over the pan when turning, or use puff pastry instead.
Print Recipe Baked eggs with streaky bacon Ingredients 12 slices streaky bacon 4 sheets phyllo pastry butter, melted, for brushing 15ml (1 tbsp) ready-made caramelised onions sea salt 4 large eggs Instructions 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2 Place the bacon on a rack on a baking tray and cook until crispy, about 10 minutes.