This is one of those ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ dishes. Herby steak tartare might not be universally adored, but this recipe is sure to please those who favour…
Steamed mussels in a ginger, fennel and tomato sauce have just enough spice to give them a flavourful kick. There’s nothing like the freshness of fennel and ginger, especially…
A melt-in-your-mouth, rich, and deliciously indulgent main course. Roast fillet topped with blue cheese and served with a cherry and port sauce is perfect for entertaining. Or just make it…
Savoury croque-monsieur bread-and-butter pudding with a Cheddar sauce is a double comfort dish. Croque-monsieur and bread-and-butter pudding have to be some of the most well-known, easiest dishes in cookery,…
Pizza, in the form of a cone, is officially a thing? What could be better than a pizza-dough cone filled with melty cheese and your favourite toppings (or, now,…
To drink: Simonsig Frans Malan Cape Blend, a warm, generous wine with distinct liquorice/anise character and slight oaky vanilla. …
Although it once referred to an immature male chicken, the word ‘spatchcock’ now denotes a specific preparation method. This spatchcock chicken with blue cheese and sage served with a…
Sumac-dusted fried chickpeas are a lovely, lighter alternative to potato crisps or nuts to snack on with drinks. They’re also fabulous sprinkled over salads. Creamy in the centre and slightly…
If you don’t already add whiskey to most of your food, these slow-roasted Irish whiskey and thyme sticky beef short ribs will convince you to start doing so. Deliciously…
Ramen noodles are not just for starving university students! These recipes feature these versatile noodles in a variety of sophisticated ways. When you season and customise homemade ramen noodles…
As venison is low in fat it’s a healthier meat option. As a result it won’t be as tender or moist as other meat. COOK’S TIPS • Make sure…
TO DRINK: The herby stuffing will benefit from a spicy, dry bubbly rosé like Graham Beck Rosé NV. 2 whole turkeys – ask your butcher to debone each turkey.…
A deliciously hearty dish that’s bursting with flavours. Pumpkin cannelloni in carrot chilli cream combines wonderful earthiness with sharper spiciness. Perfect as a warm, comforting dinner dish. …
Get stuck into this Boerekos classic with the ultimate twist – burnt caramel! Recipes, styling and photography by Alida Ryder…
Add some extra flair to your gourmet dinner party by serving a few of these mini duck and mushroom pies with wine and gooseberry sauce as starters. The flavour combinations…