SALSA Slice, seed and cube 2 tomatoes and mix together with 2 sliced spring onions, 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh chopped coriander and 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil. Serve with…
TO DRINK: Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2008, with oak flavour on the palate for the pastry and elegant creaminess in the character to match the richness of the cheeses inside.…
If you’re looking for a power breakfast, you’ve found one. Creamy avocado and horseradish cups with scrambled eggs are packed with flavour and wholesomeness. Serve these for breakfast or even without…
This delicious and wholesome fig and walnut salad has some history to it. “Below the tennis court on my grandfather’s farm was the orchard, filled with fruit and nut…
To drink: Creation Chardonnay: generously fruity and subtly spicy with well-judged acidity, excellent balance and a lively, lingering aftertaste. …
Karen Short is the owner of catering company By Word of Mouth. Services include event planning, tailor-made menus, upmarket hiring, floral design and an exquisite venue, Hazeldene Hall in…
TO DRINK: De Krans Tawny Port. Chilled port is a surprisingly good match with savoury foods, and this one complements the sweet onions and has enough acid to match…
Who doesn’t love a good, comforting gnocchi? And when you add in some triple cheesiness and create three-cheese gnocchi, you’ve got a winner. This is the perfect dish for…
If you’re entertaining vegetarians, roasted aubergine and Parmesan bruschetta makes a wonderful starter. The earthiness of aubergine is perfect with rich, sharp Parmesan. …
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi is a favourite combination of vegetarians and carnivores alike. The earthy spinach and deliciously creamy cheese work perfectly together. To drink: Delaire Sauvignon Blanc 2009,…
Roasted root vegetables with honey, cumin and thyme are the perfect side dish. Make your veggies irresistibly delicious with these sweet, slightly spicy and fresh flavours. …
Baked sweet potato with caramelised red onion, Rosa tomatoes and crème fraîche is a quick and easy winter supper for two. You can make extra caramelised red onions, which…
Update your traditional lunch with this parmesan and spring onion potato bake. This is a variation on my mother’s delicious recipe. I love these potatoes, they remind me of…
This is a quick and easy recipe to prepare ahead of time and keep in the fridge for unexpected guests. Use a very good olive oil and try experimenting…