Finally – a cookbook for the lovers of all things sweet and sticky. Real Sweet by Shauna Sever chest of treasures has more than 80 crave-worthy recipes and, the best part is, each and every one uses natural sugars. Give the delicious vegan chocolate-almond sorbet or the brigadeiros a try. Your taste buds and your tummy will thank you! Available from Exclusive Books.
“We’re all familiar with warm, spiked drinks of the creamy variety – think Irish coffees – but, the latest trend in the cocktail world, is to serve fruit-based cocktails warm. There is something so comforting about sipping on hot cocktails – starting with the way it warms your hands. Cider- and spice-based cocktails really suit being served warm, as do tea based ones. Think cider with apple, cinnamon and whisky or a take on the medicinal hot toddy – whisky, honey tea, lemon and a sprinkling of nutmeg. I would use this as an ‘ice-breaker’ for when guests arrive at a…
(OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP LTD, R330) Indian food is delicious but, sometimes, it can be tricky to master. With Secrets from My Indian Family Kitchen by Anjali Pathak, Indian cooking has never been this easy! The spiced vegetable soup with lentils and roasted chilli, followed by the pistachio and chocolate filo parcels with sweet tahini dip, are the perfect combination for a hearty winter meal. If adventurous cooking is more your style, the stuffed sweet peppers or the slow-cooked tamarind-glazed pork are worth a try! To buy this cookbook online click here.
MURDOCH BOOKS, R924 Set yourself a challenge with Martin Benn’s ode to delightful fare that offers a touch of magic! Sepia: The Cuisine of Martin Benn’s out-ofthis- world dishes – chocolate forest floor and the baked mountain man with rye, hazelnut and pickled Chinese artichokes, to name a few – will enthral your loved ones and simply burst with flavour. This cookbook is a must-try for aspiring chefs.
1. Braided pear, chocolate and nut tart: 2. Café au lait Paris-Brest: 3.Almond, apple and gooseberry tarts:
Cookies&Crazy and Marshmallow Pop! might sound like kiddies’ treats, but be assured that these funky-sounding names refer to exquisite cream liqueurs more suited to livening up age-restricted festivities. Together with the new Cuppnchino Cream, this trio of delectable liqueurs is set to take any social to the next level of party pleasure. Indulge with Cookies&Crazy’s rich biscuit and chocolate flavour; revel in the dark aromas of freshly ground coffee and vanilla in Cuppnchino Cream; or, have your taste buds whipped into creamy, floating bliss with Marshmallow Pop! Enjoy each liqueur as is or let your imagination run wild. Serve it…
Cheesecake is always a great idea. We love how simple it is to make, but the flavours are absolutely delicious! Our food ed Leila’s cheesecake went up against F&HE reader Annabel Davids’s in a blind tasting by three F&HE readers. Here’s how to make a classic cheesecake, recipe courtesy of Annabel Davids. TRY THIS: crème brûlée cheesecake ALSO TRY THIS RECIPE: Leila’s chocolate ripple cheesecake
RUDI’S TIPS • The eggs are pasteurised when the hot milk mixture is poured over the egg mixture. • For chocolate ice cream, stir 180g melted dark chocolate into the mixture before it is strained. • For coffee ice cream, replace the vanilla seeds with about 70g finely ground coffee beans. • For raspberry ice cream, simmer 250g frozen raspberries and 80g castor sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and add 5ml (1 tsp) lemon juice. Strain, then cool and fold it into the churned ice cream. • Once the mixture has been heated it…
At narrow, communal wooden tables peppered with diners, plates are being shared with ‘oohs’ of delight. Most eyes are focused on arresting, diverse tapas bites, but the close proximity of diners introduces banter, fun and the clinking of glasses. Decayed brick walls support shelves of noodles, imported Valrhona chocolate and unusual spices for sale. In the background, a tiny kitchen is filled with white-jacketed movement. Liam Tomlin – Chef and Owner of Chef’s Warehouse mans the pass and finishes artful plates. A deli fridge opposite opens to home-made pasta, stocks and preserved products for sale. A connected second room sells…
Patisserie Made Simple (Kyle Books, R419) is the bible of all things sweet. Brush up on your basic baking skills then master the art of tempering chocolate or making crème pâtissière. From madeleines to croquembouche, all the French classics are here. Available from Exclusive Books.
Get sweet smart with the perfect Easter egg hunt this year – avoid heavy and unhealthy sugar ups and downs with these useful tips from Canderel. Easter is synonymous with chocolate bunnies, eggs, marshmallows and golden chocolate coins by the basket-load. For any parent (especially parents of a diabetic child), this sugar-filled holiday can be daunting. With healthy sugar alternatives like Canderel, you can make sure your child doesn’t miss out on any of the childhood fun. Planning your Easter egg hunt: • When planning the hunt, try not to make the chocolate and sugary treats the focal point. Include…
1. To perfectly hull strawberries, use a sturdy paper straw to push the core out. 2. To stop oil from foaming when deep-frying, place a wine cork in the oil during the frying process. 3. Egg-celllent uses of eggs: – Beaten whites help to thicken soups, stews and sauces. They are also essential for making soufflés and mousses lighter in texture. – Whole eggs and yolks help when binding mixtures, such as stuffings and meatballs. They also help to emulsify sauces and dressings, like aïoli and mayonnaise. – Brushing beaten eggs onto pastries and some baked goods gives them a…
1. Chill your summer cocktails with frozen berries or grapes – not only will they jazz up drinks, they won’t dilute them the way ice cubes do. 2. Looking for a super-easy way to make white sauce? This recipe serves 2 and takes only 15 minutes. Melt 50g butter in a saucepan over medium heat. In a bowl, mix together 50g cake flour, salt and pepper to taste and 375ml (1½ cups) milk. Add the flour mixture to the melted butter and stir until thickened, 5 minutes. Serve immediately over 150g steamed broccoli or cauliflower. 3. Leftover cake with butter…
1. The ultimate vanilla cookie dough 2. Double cookie peanut butter biscuits 3. Triple chocolate almond cookies 4. Oat and cranberry crunch cookies 5. Ice-cream sandwich cookies
Ever the dedicated follower of fashion, The Maslow’s upmarket Lacuna Bistro is on trend with its new selection of meal options for dedicated Banting followers.The Banting meal of the day changes daily, and followers of this low-carb, gluten free, high fat eating trend can speak to their server to find out what is available. The Banting meal options include: Chicken Ballontine, a succulent chicken fillet rolled in Parma ham, stuffed with feta and served with a creamy, pepper sauce. Aubergine Cannelloni, sumptuous Aubergine wrapped around cream cheese, pine kernels, smoked salmon and grilled courgette, ferned on wilted spinach, and topped…