Flavoursome springbok carpaccio gets the style treatment in this simple yet sophisticated recipe. TO DRINK: Match the springbok with Warwick Chardonnay. …
A vibrant green purée of broad beans, smashed up with mint and served with lashings of Spanish ham makes for the perfect Spanish-style tapas when smeared onto hot crostini.…
These are sublime morsels of warm melted cheese in a golden crust – ideal for dinner party entrées. Serve with something sweet like quince syrup for ultimate indulgence. Cook’s…
This is essentially a North African recipe given a Soweto twist with the addition of the sweet potato and chakala. …
Cook’s tip: Panettone is widely available, although I would recommend any Italian deli. …
WHAT? Oven-baked chips with garlic mayonnaise. WHY? This can be whipped up with the minimum of effort for a winter-friendly snack to have with drinks. HOW? Simply place frozen…
This is a kind of ‘everywhere’ dish, found on the plate alongside grilled prawns, flattened chickens or grilled fish. So it’s not usually meant to be in the leading…
The perfect way to round off a meal.…
Makes: about 15 TO DRINK: Nuts add a certain richness that asks for a wooded sauvignon; enjoy with Bellingham Maverick Wooded Sauvignon Blanc 2005…
This is excellent as a side dish, or add ready-cooked chicken breast strips before baking and serve as a main course for a quick weekday supper. TO DRINK: Fragrant…
This makes a lovely colourful starter. Serve it with fresh bread to mop up the juices. You can also use a combination of red and yellow peppers for extra colour,…
This peppered roast beef with beetroot granita pairs well the sweet spicy fruit of a shiraz such as Zandvliet Kalkveld Shiraz or Graham Beck Shiraz-Viognier or a pinotage like Diemersfontein.…
This Beetroot borscht is a sour soup that is thoroughly enjoyed in many Eastern European countries. …