Pete Evans, Marc Vetri, Tamasin Day-Lewis and more…By Andrea Pafitis-HillFOOD YOU CAN’T SAY NO TO (Quadrille Publishing, R398) Aptly titled, Tamasin Day-Lewis’s latest release focuses on making the most of seasonal ingredients for easily made meals. Every taste is catered for, with dishes ranging from Middle Easterninspired chicken tangia with smoked aubergine and red pepper couscous to primavera and prosciutto pie. FISH (Phaidon, R494) Over 200 simple Italian recipes are offered in this book, which demystifies the process of choosing, preparing and cooking all kinds of fish. Warm up with hearty comfort dishes like threecolouredseafood lasagne or salmon and spinach…
Sally Bee, Jennifer Irvine, Serge Dansereau and more…By Andrea Pafitis-HillFRENCH BISTRO (Flammarion, R435) In featuring 12 of the best bistros in Paris, Bertrand Auboyneau, owner of the Paul…
Earthy inspiration, owner of Garden Bleu, Rhoda Kruger, shares her secrets for relaxed entertaining with French flair. Rhoda Kruger’s easy yet polished personal style reflects the charming and elegant decor of the beautiful Pretoria home that she shares with husband André and twin sons Emke and Ruben. Geared for entertaining, this creative couple has built a home that manages to combine slick furnishing and feature pieces with a homely feel that begs you to relax and enjoy a drink with them. “I started working in the public sector but have always had a creative side, which I could only live…
A leisurely lunch with renowned chef Lientjie Wessel lingers into a lazy late afternoon – the perfect daydream. Chef Lientjie Wessel, formerly of the über-cool Li-bel Bistro in Pretoria,…
We cannot get enough of this porcini risotto. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a cold, winter’s evening, or for some indulgence on a summer’s night.
There’s something about the distinctive freshness of pesto that pairs so beautifully with the heartiness of butternut. This butternut ravioli topped with baby marrow pesto is a filling…
TO DRINK: A medium-bodied Semillon isn’t overtly fruity and its lemony notes don’t overpower subtle dishes
Gnocchi is so simple to make and such a popular dish. The roasted beetroot adds a sweet earthiness to it, while the crispy, salty pancetta balances the smooth milkiness of the buffalo mozzarella.