The secret to the smoothness of this vanilla and apple sauce cake with meringue icing comes is all in the apple sauce. This simple ingredient not only adds a wonderful flavour dimension, it gives the cake a special velvety texture. Top with delectable meringue icing and you’ve got an elegant treat for teatime.
Red velvet whoopee pies with vanilla and lemon cream-cheese icing are delicious treats. Taking the flavours from a beloved cake and transforming them into a quirky dessert, this…
Who doesn’t love a good crumble? Buttery, golden topping bursting with juicy fruity flavour inside. This plum and apple crumble is a delightful combination of sweet and tart fruits, perfect when served warm with custard.
Ricotta is one of the most versatile ingredients you can have in your pantry, and if you’re not in the mood for something as sweet as ricotta and…
Almost 200 years old, the Waldorf salad has glamorous beginnings in 19th century New York at the Waldorf Hotel. A delicious and classic appetiser or side dish, the tangy and crisp flavours are distinctive favourites across the world. Our smoked chicken and Waldorf salad combines a number of sweet and salty additions to give this traditional dish a special twist.
We’ve taken classic winter comfort food and gave it a gourmet twist. This beef short rib in stout with harvest veggies is the perfect winter warmer meal. …
Print Recipe Homemade ricotta with crunchy caramel figs Cooking Time: 2 hours Ingredients RICOTTA 3 litres full-cream milk 375ml (1½ cups) fresh cream 375ml (1½ cups) Greek yoghurt that does not contain cornflour 10ml (2 tsp) salt 30ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice, optional FIGS 200g castor sugar 250ml (1 cup) water 60ml (¼ cup) mixed
Born in Adelaide (Australia’s largest wine-growing region), F&HE’s wine and travel editor Ingrid Casson studied wine and journalism before moving to SA 10 years ago. Mad about wine…
Four floral designers give us their take on this season’s designs INGRID CASSON Bold Colour For Jaco Jooste-Kramer and his team at Casa dei Fiori in Pretoria, colour is one of the key inspirations when it comes to flower design. “Forget posies with lots of gip, upright triangular arrangements and bunches of flowers in cello sleeves. “Colour is a big trend right now. Any colour can be put with any other colour and carnations in particular are available in the most wonderful hues. Don’t be afraid to be bold. Also, try grouping flowers and textures for visual impact and make…
Raise your table game with playful and original settings. LINDA BEAN Oriental splendour Chairs, R6 195 each, large urns (with lids), R3 700 each, medium urns, R2 000…