These chargrilled beef and white bean toasts pairs well with Avontuur Estate Cabernet Franc 2008. It picks up on the earthiness of the beans and doesn’t overwhelm the beef fillet although the inherent minerality in the wine just loves the cracked black pepper.
TO DRINK: Solms-Delta Vastrap 2011. This delicate white blend with its lemon and lime flavours combines well with a light summery dish.
Crispy duck breasts on minted vermicelli noodles are deliciously rich and tender. The refreshing flavours of the noodles keep the duck from becoming too overwhelming, which makes this dish filling but not too heavy. Perfect for a delicious lunch.
Print Recipe Spicy avocado, asparagus and baby potato salad Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 20 mins Ingredients 50ml peanut oil 10ml (2 tsp) garam masala 5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin 1 garlic clove, crushed 5ml (1 tsp) fresh ginger, crushed 200g asparagus, blanched 500g baby potatoes, parboiled 1 avocado, thinly sliced 100g watercress salt, to taste
Print Recipe Ginger and almond slices Serves: 12 Cooking Time: 50 mins Ingredients 200g pitted dates, chopped 250ml (1 cup) boiling water 10ml (2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 200g butter, chopped 200g (1 cup) brown sugar 4 large eggs 240g self-raising flour 10ml (2 tsp) ground ginger 100g ground almonds icing sugar, to serve Instructions
Chocolate, nut and orange brownies are gooey, dark and delicious. Orange and chocolate are an amazing combination: rich and decadent meets sweet and fruity. These treats are to…
Print Recipe Pineapple granadilla mojito Serves: 1 Instructions 1 In a shaker, crush 4 pineapple chunks and 10ml (2 tsp) brown sugar. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) light rum and shake with ice. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. Top with a dash of pineapple juice and the pulp of ½ a fresh granadilla.
A savoury and stylish twist on a traditionally sweet breakfast treats, these coconut lace pancakes with asparagus and mushroom filling are veggie-filled delights. Their beautiful cut-out pattern makes…