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…
The perfect way to round off a meal.…
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…
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. …