TO DRINK: A medium or sweet sherry is juicy and aromatic, making it particularly suited to grapes …
TO DRINK: Because of its acid, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the few wines that pairs well with zingy, tomato-based dishes …
Gnocchi is so simple to make and such a popular dish. The roasted beetroot adds a sweet earthiness to it, while the crispy, salty pancetta balances the smooth milkiness…
To drink: A fruity Chenin Blanc will partner well with the juicy, sweet prawns and flavourful beans.…
Perfect as a filling breakfast or midweek dinner. Cook’s tip: Try to chop the ingredients so that they are roughly the same size, as they will then cook evenly.…
Claudia Roden, Gary Mehigan (MasterChef Australia, Gok Wan and more… By Andrea Pafitis-Hill LEMONGRASS AND GINGER (Duncan Baird Publishers, R303) Leemei Tan, author of food blog, My Cooking Hut,…
Ariana Bundy, Karen Dudley, Jared Ingersoll and more… By Andrea Pafitis-Hill OCCASIONS (Human & Rousseau, R200) François Ferreira heads up the Eden School of Culinary Arts in George and…
This Thai-inspired red curry sweet potato soup has just enough hotness to warm up a cold winter’s night. Coconut cream takes the edge off the spicy flavours, and adds a…
Creamy mushroom and chive soup is a tasty warm dish for a winter night. The earthy flavours of mushrooms are perfect with just enough bite from the chives. Quick,…
TO DRINK: The crisp grassiness of Sauvignon Blanc is great with mussels COOK’S TIP If fresh mussels aren’t available, frozen mussels in the half shell will work just as…
Beloved across France as one of the most delicious and easiest bar snacks, you just can’t go wrong with a croque-monsieur. Buttery, golden bread, ham and cheese are meant…
Based in Johannesburg, Lila Bultel manages her own French culinary business, focused on providing exclusive catering, French cooking, and pâtisserie master classes and workshops. Speciality ingredients for her recipes,…
Cassoulet is a deliciously robust casserole dish. Sausage cassoulet adds in some extra meaty goodness. This is a flavourful and filling meal that’s perfect for winter. …
Easily one of the most iconic meat dishes in all of cooking. Boeuf bourguignon is perfect every time. A delicious, filling and robust stew that’s especially amazing in winter. …