To drink: A cousin of the Italian grape Primitivo, Zinfandel is a great match with Italian flavours, and its berry and spice flavours stand up well to anchovies.…
A slightly different way of honouring our national animal. Springbok duo with morels is absolutely mouthwatering. This tender meat has its own unique robustness, and is delicious with tangy relish. …
You can’t get more elegant and flavourful than cured beef with goats’ cheese dressing. Bresaola is a Lombardia speciality from the Valtellina valley. It is raw beef fillet that…
A wonderfully elegant dish that’s perfect for entertaining. Carpaccio of sweet melon, pear and bresaola with caper dressing is amazingly sweet, salty and earthy all at once. Absolutely delectable! To…
Use your imagination and create towers of Mediterranean delights for your next party. Add anything with a Mediterranean flavour to these savoury stacks: olives, marinated peppers, artichokes, roast tomatoes, dolmades,…
This is the staple bread of the Middle East, called khubz in Arabic, but across Europe it is commonly known by the Greek name of pita bread. You certainly…
What barbecue would be complete without sweet and spicy spare ribs? These sticky, tender cuts are bursting with flavour and always a hit. …
To drink: Pinotage has a natural affinity for biltong. Try Beyerskloof, Kanonkop, Kaapzicht or L’Avenir. A shiraz blend such as La Motte, Fairview, Badenhorst or Rust en Vrede will…
There is nothing more comforting during winter than a delicious, heart-warming braised oxtail for lunch (or for dinner). So, stoke the fire, snuggle up, sip on a glass of…
Fettuccine stroganoff is a Russian dish that has become popular around the world. And with these deliciously robust flavours, it’s no wonder why. This makes a wonderful and filling…
The perfect dish for an elegant lunch. Veal involtini is a traditional Italian dish, tender and oozing with succulent flavours. …
There is nothing more comforting during winter than a delicious, heart-warming oxtail for lunch (or for dinner). This oxtail pot roast with apricots and port will definitely put a smile…
Beef and bean chilli stew is an American classic, but these flavours are loved worldwide. Slightly spicy and full of flavour, this is a robust dinner. …
Don’t forget to let your cooked meat sit! It really is the secret to the tenderness of mustard-roasted beef. This is an absolutely delicious main dish. To drink: F&HE recommends…
An elegant dish made from one of South Africa’s most beloved snacks. Biltong consommé with quail eggs is simply bursting with flavours. This lovely consommé is perfect for entertaining and sure…