Gingerbread cookies are so cute and super-simple. Whip up a double batch and get the kids to help decorate. We kept things neutral with white icing and silver decorations.…
These sticky honeyed nuts are great for serving with a selection of fruit and cheese or as an indulgent topping for plain sponge cakes or puddings. …
When F&HE contributor Richard Holmes set off to fly around the world in four days, we sent him packing with a simple brief: find us the best airport restaurants…
Quiet determination and the need to constantly improve on her skills make Megin Meikle one to watch Oh, to be 21 again – moreover, to be 21 and know…
Roast sirloin of beef needs a bolshy wine. Try a rich cabernet/merlot blend with this dish. …
This rolled stuffed fillet of beef with horseradish crust pairs will with an Italian sangiovese with strong tannins that stand up to the robust flavours and textures of beef. …
Sesame, mint and feta pasta salad is a light and delicious addition to the lunch table. The fresh flavours make it a great accompaniment to any grilled fish dish.…
Rosemary, garlic and lime butter mushrooms are deliciously zesty appetisers. The citrus flavours work so well with the earthiness of the mushrooms, making this a wonderful flavour experience. An ideal…
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are one of the most popular legumes in the world. Chickpeas are quite popular in the Mediterranean diet and is the most widely grown…
Sesame crusted haloumi with chilli and ginger jam is a guaranteed hit. Who can resist the firm saltiness of haloumi, especially when it’s been fried to perfection? Make an extra…
This cardamom and cinnamon macaroon cake just bursts with celebration. Slightly spice and slathered with sweet buttercream, this creation is nothing short of fabulous. Don’t resist having a second…
This super-rich dark chocolate berry cake is as sinfully delicious as chocolate cake gets. It’s especially creamy thanks to the butter and buttermilk, and the combination of berries and…
Orange and lime cream cake is deliciously light and zesty. The lighter-than-air sponge and thick cream are an ideal pair, and both are full of sweet flavours. Serve this…
Nutmeg, orange and chocolate tart with crème pâtissière is divinely elegant. A lightly spiced chocolate pastry shell is quite unusual, but works beautifully with the rich, dreamy crème pâtissière.…
Some prefer to serve eggnog warm, but for an already-hot South African Christmas, enjoy this festive favourite cold. A delicious combination of spice, cream and sharp spirits make this…