TO DRINK: De Trafford Chenin Blanc, pale and honey-rich, will match the chicken and offset the herbs. …
Rillettes are traditionally made from duck legs but they are just as delicious with chicken – and much more affordable. Chicken rillettes are rather similar to pâté, cooked in fat…
Pop a few small chickens in the oven and you’re ready to serve a crowd of hungry eaters…
All your ingredients should be at room temperature when mixing, otherwise they might split. TO DRINK: A nutty, off-dry sherry works well with rich, earthy dishes. …
TO DRINK: A fruity local brandy will complement the rich chicken and sweet apple…
TO DRINK: Avontuur Vintner’s Blend 2011 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir – a gorgeous fruity summer wine. …
TO DRINK: Kleinood Viognier 2007’s nutty character will match this dish’s sweet and savoury flavours.…
When the millennium arrived we were island hopping in the Philippines. One common thread throughout was the Filipino love of a good barbecue. From the street-side vendors with small…
TO DRINK: Savanna apple cider, because on rare occasions, wine is not the answer!…
A simple, creamy chicken curry that serves 4. It can be made in advance and improves on standing – a great time saver. It’s also a pleasant alternative to…
A fresh and crisp salad for a cool spring lunch. TO DRINK: Katbakkies Chenin Blanc is worth hunting down: it’s oaking and sweet-sour apple flavours are perfect for this…
Wontons are little dumplings filled with meat and spices, the perfect addition to a tasty broth. …
TO DRINK: The Burgundian character of Bouchard Finlayson Sans Barrique Chardonnay is a perfect match for the chicken.…
Recipe by Tessa Kiros This is fantastic. I made it in the Algarve with the wonderful cook Teresa, who I was lucky to find. Thank you, Teresa! It’s important…