The humble mushroom can be found in many forms, from the exotic to your trusty button variety, but no matter which you prefer, they are all jam-packed with goodness.By Dominique BrownThe expert Dr Martmari van Greuning is the general manager of Sylvan Africa, which supplies mushroom spawn to the mushroom industry. Martmari serves on the council of the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) and specifically looks after local mushroom research. She tells us why you should be eating more mushies. Back to the beginning Mushrooms have long been revered as a mystical and flavoursome food, with the ancient Greeks…
Sushi is a great way to entertain at home – it’s fun, healthy, interactive and so easy! Read the Food & Home Guide to sushi for beginners below.…
Although they would make beautiful garnish, frangipane flowers don’t feature in these pancakes with frangipane filling and caramelised naartjies. Instead, ‘frangipane’ refers to the delectable almond cream filling. These sweet treats are the perfect way to start your day!
Layered Black Forest pancake stack with cherries and whipped chocolate ganache is the ultimate breakfast indulgence. Why not combine some of the best things in the world -…
Galettes with figs and blue cheese is an elegant breakfast dish. Galettes originate from Brittany in France and are made using buckwheat flour. They often have a savoury filling, unlike crepes, which are always sweet, plus they’re larger than crepes. Buckwheat brings a stronger flavour to the mixture, which can ‘hold up’ to a savoury filling. If you can’t find buckwheat, substitute with wholewheat flour.
American crumpets with salted caramel sauce and poached pears are the perfect start to your day. A thicker, smaller version of our traditional pancakes, American pancakes are also called…
Print Recipe Salad with grilled goat’s milk cheese and French vinaigrette Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 25 mins Ingredients 3 x 100g rolls of goat's milk cheese olive oil 1 punnet mixed rocket, baby spinach and watercress a handful of fresh nasturtium leaves, if available French vinaigrette Instructions 1 Slice each cheese roll into three and
This chicken with sherry and shallot sauce pairs well with a full-bodied, oaked Chenin Blanc – packed with sweet pear and apple flavours.
Resting the leg of lamb after cooking, and then carving, is the real art. The correct preparation by the butcher makes carving a breeze. Do not cut the…