TO DRINK: Brampton Unwooded Chardonnay 2009, a gentle wine with a flinty, mineral bouquet.
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…
Beef fillet, aubergine, tomato and haloumi stack is an elegant and unusual main that’s full of flavour. Both the construction and the classic flavours make it perfect for entertaining. Your guests are sure to be impressed!
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.
Our elegant friend, Joëlle Michaud of Boussac, has often made this dish for visiting tour groups and it is always a great success. Remember that the better the quality of the meat, the juicier and tastier the dish. It is a dish that is made traditionally during the Easter festivities in France. According to custom, it is served only with garlic-flavoured white beans and smoked bacon. The bread absorbs a lot of the gravy and provides a tasty side dish.
Penne with veal and Parmesan meatballs is a step up from traditional spaghetti and meatballs. These sophisticated flavours give a whole new appeal to a traditional combination of…
TO DRINK: Uva Mira Chardonnay 2008, with its creamy, vanilla bouquet and nutty aftertaste.
Print Recipe Moules mariniere with pommes pailles Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients 2kg fresh mussels 50ml butter 1 large onion, finely chopped ½ celery stalk 2 garlic cloves, chopped 410ml white wine 6 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme 190ml (¾ cup) thick fresh cream sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to
Print Recipe Golden tortilla Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients 1kg potatoes, peeled 23ml (1½ tbsp) olive oil 1 large (200g) onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, sliced 10 large eggs 180ml (¾ cup) fresh cream sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2 Place the potatoes