Parmesan crusted fried artichokes might be deep-fried in golden glory, but they’re still a vegetable. That means they’re definitely healthy. If you tell yourself that, you can have as…
Chicken, potatoes and gravy are quintessential components of a traditional family meal, but they’re in need of an update. Stuffed whole-roasted chicken with baby potatoes and gravy might look too elegant…
Although mostly used as a starchy side for supper, polenta is revamped to give this fruity cake a wonderful texture. You can’t go wrong with the delightful combination of zetsy mango,…
Black mushroom stuffed with bacon, peas, mozzarella and garlic is a wonderful starter or meal on its own. We love the cheese and garlic that perfectly complements this dish. …
Sweet and nutty, this tea cake with glazed fruit is elegant and tasty. The lightness of the cake makes it a perfect accompaniment to a steaming cup of tea.…
My mom’s recipe for pears in red wine was the one most of us grew up with… a winter wine sauce smelling of cinnamon and cloves. Recently I saw…
It’s almost guaranteed that you’ve never tasted something like grape and fennel seed tart before. These delicious flavours are highly unusual, but work beautifully together. Recipe by Marlene van der…
An American classic with updated flavours. Summer meatloaf with roasted peppers is a robust and filling main dish. Perfect for adults and the kids!…
Basically, this is foolproof. Simple almond and caramel dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and super easy to make. …
Chefs Garth Stroebel (right) and Paul Hartmann (left) give us a taste of life in the kitchen at the South African Chefs Academy in Cape Town. RICHARD HOLMES A…
Simple tips with phyllo pastry… by Anna Montali Phyllo pastry Phyllo pastry is tissue-thin sheets of dough used predominantly in Greek and Middle Eastern pastries and pies. It is…
The cheat’s way to portion off desserts and make them travel friendly. The zesty lemon and sweet cream cheese icing are balanced by light Madeira cake, making these layered lemon…
The crunchiness of the meringue is delicious against the cool and smooth ice cream, and mango is the perfect fruity twist to this dish. Mango custard ice cream in meringue…
Masala roasted lamb loin with kataifi pastry and lamb jus is elegant, rich and full of robust flavours. This divine dish is the creation of chefs Garth Stroebel and Paul…