The most important part of Christmas is spending time with your family. To make sure you’re at the table enjoying the day as much as everyone else is, you’ll need to do a little more planning beforehand. And it all starts on the 14th of December. We’ve put together a 12 day Christmas menu and plan with tips and advice to ensure that you have a stress free Christmas lunch. Scroll down to view the plan or alternatively click on a day below. The perfect Christmas menu Day 12: plan your menu …
“Greek lamb or baklava?” I asked 10-year old Demi Anaïs Koutsoudakis, affectionately known as Demi, and her little brother Maximo, aka eight-year-old Max. Without giving it a second thought, both enthusiastically agreed that Greek roasted leg of lamb is enjoyed most at their family gatherings, and it would undoubtedly form part of their Christmas lunch menu this year – however, syrupy baklava came fairly close in their festive foodie favourites. Kids of Maira and John Koutsoudakis of the Life Group of Companies (internationally awarded interiors and architecture practice, and owners of the eponymous Life Grand Cafés), the family is rooted…
Café Patisse is a well-established, patisserie, confectionery and innovative food manufacturing company with a diverse range of fresh and frozen quality products that meet your every need. We specialize in fine French confectionary, Belgian chocolate and patisserie from all over the world. Whether simple or intricate our product is always hand finished and if they cannot make your mouth water we still have work to do! Their baking is bespoke and sumptuous and should always create a feeling of self-indulgence. Chef Martin Ferreira whose young, but vastly experienced hand guides the Café Patisse brand, is Swiss trained and has an…
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Peppered calamari with sweet chilli sauce pairs well with Constantia Glen Three 2008, with flavours from chocolate to spicy herbs to complement every facet.
Pistachio and rose water biscotti are wonderfully light Italian biscuits. They’re delicately flavoured, deliciously fragrant and especially amazing when dipped in chocolate. Enjoy with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
“Irresistible” is the only word to describe these gooey, chocolaty hazelnut brownies, especially since they’re not even particularly bad for you! Unlike traditional brownies, these treats contain almost no harmful sugars and processed ingredients, but are just as tasty. Cutting down on sugar sounds like a good idea, but cutting down on chocolate is just madness. These delicious treats lighten the calorie load while maintaining the rich taste we all know and love. Indulge without the guilt!
Mother’s Day is a time to show our appreciation to the special women in our life – moms, sisters, daughters, grandmothers, friends. Why not show them how special they are with some homemade eats and treats to enjoy? Lunch & brunch favourites Phyllo tartlets with artichoke cream and smoked salmon https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/phyllo-tartlets-with-artichoke-cream-and-smoked-salmon-2 Pea, mint and feta fritters https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pea-mint-and-feta-fritters Orange crêpes with caramel sauce and hazelnuts https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/orange-crepes-with-caramel-sauce-and-hazelnuts Caprese tart https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/caprese-tart Orange and ginger-glazed duck with caramelised citrus https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/orange-ginger-glazed-duck-caramelised-citrus Cheesecake crumpets https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/cheesecake-crumpets Hake goujons with a minty dipper https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/hake-goujons-minty-dipper Cauliflower pakoras https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/cauliflower-pakoras Crustless quiche with…
Pavlova is an elegant dessert named for the ballerina Anna Pavlova, with the meringue base meant to resemble a tutu. You can top the Pavlova with a variety of things, including caramel, ice cream, bananas, fruit compote and chocolate curls, but this elegant dessert is perfect to showcase fresh and juicy summer fruits
It was an ordinary Tuesday afternoon in Jozi with the winter sun shining down on what was once the Randburg waterfront – Brightwater Commons, home to the SABC3 Top Chef studio. And that’s where “ordinary” stopped. Media and socialites were welcomed with bubbly and a red carpet. We should have known there would be something up someone’s sleeve when celebrity chef Neill Anthony started serving canapés. How lucky were we? Ha… “You’re in for a surprise,” director Brad Darcy chuckled and enthused how the production has been one of the most exciting he’s worked on. Shot in record time –…
Maple candied bacon Paleo-style almond butter cups Bourbon and chilli dark-chocolate truffles Salt and pepper caramelised macadamia nuts Pumpkin ale and caramel blondies Salted chocolate pretzel bark
Deliciously fun yeast doughnuts with a white-chocolate glaze that’s covered in finely chopped Oreos. Yum!
Tenderstem broccoli (or broccolini) with crispy prosciutto Serves: 6 Difficulty level: Easy Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS: 400g Tenderstem broccoli (or broccolini), 15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil zest and juice of ½ lemon 3 strips prosciutto ½ red chilli, seeded and finely diced 30ml (2 tbsp) capers 60ml (¼ cup) green olives 2 tablespoons capers salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil METHOD: 1. Blanch the broccoli (or broccolini) in salted, boiling water for 3 minutes. Plunge into a bowl of ice water, then drain thoroughly. 2. Pan-fry the prosciutto in a little of the olive oil…
In celebration of World Baking Day, we’ve rounded-up our top 10 bakes. In celebration of World Baking Day 2016, we’ve made a list of our top 10 baking recipes. From cakes, to tarts, to salty and more sweet, you will find a range of quick and easy recipes, to some more difficult recipes to challenge you. Lemon- rosemary and olive oil layer cake with cream-cheese icing True Lava Cake Basil pesto- cheese and tomato muffins Caramelised onion- goat-s cheese and tomato tart Cherry and ricotta cake Milk tart fudge Roosterbrood Vegan apple- cinnamon and cranberry muffins White chocolate and cherry…
Fill your home with that ‘freshly baked’ aroma over Easter and delve into The Cook and Baker pages from this Australian restaurant, which prides itself on bringing back a touch of nostalgia with the bakes Mom used to make. From cakes to tarts and biscuits, as well as savoury treats, you’ll definitely find your next indulgence here. Think spiced ginger roasted pear cake, chocolate salted caramel brownies, and coconut and cranberry macaroons.