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Dinner

Lubia polo (green beans with lamb and rice)

October 2, 2012

In Dishes

Khoresh bademjan (lamb and aubergine stew)

October 2, 2012

TO DRINK: Earthy lamb loves Cabernet Sauvignon but the citrusy bite of the pickle needs the sweetness of some fruit, so try your Cab with a splash of…

In Fish

Grilled linefish with ghooreh (Persian pickled sour grapes)

October 2, 2012

Grilled linefish with ghooreh is a Persian-inspired, full of exotic flavours. ‘Torshi’ (pickles) is an important element in Persian cuisine. Pickles are eaten with most meals, together with a…

Hero-ingredients

Baby aubergine tempura with a sweet chilli dipping sauce

October 2, 2012

In Recipes

Strawberry, goat’s cheese and basil bruschetta

October 2, 2012

Perfect with drinks or as a quick nibble.

In How to

From the earth

October 1, 2012

The humble mushroom can be found in many forms, from the exotic to your trusty button variety, but no matter which you prefer, they are all jam-packed with…

How to

Situated in the heart of the Overberg farming region, Swellendam is a restful stopover for travellers exploring the Garden Route. By Ingrid Casson [wp_gmaps lat=”-34.009981″ lng=”20.430107″] About two…

In Cake

Traditional pancakes with frangipane filling and caramelised naartjies

October 1, 2012

Although they would make beautiful garnish, frangipane flowers don’t feature in these pancakes with frangipane filling and caramelised naartjies. Instead, ‘frangipane’ refers to the delectable almond cream filling. These…

Chicken

In Breakfast

Galettes with figs and blue cheese

October 1, 2012

Galettes with figs and blue cheese is an elegant breakfast dish. Galettes originate from Brittany in France and are made using buckwheat flour. They often have a savoury filling,…

Lubia polo (green beans with lamb and rice)

Khoresh bademjan (lamb and aubergine stew)

Grilled linefish with ghooreh (Persian pickled sour grapes)

Baby aubergine tempura with a sweet chilli dipping sauce

Strawberry, goat’s cheese and basil bruschetta

From the earth

Sushi for beginners

Swellendam

Traditional pancakes with frangipane filling and caramelised naartjies

Chinese chicken rice

Indian roti canai

Classic crepes with rose water syrup, rhubarb compote and vanilla crème fraîche

Layered Black Forest pancake stack with cherries and whipped chocolate ganache

Malay sago pudding with coconut sugar

Galettes with figs and blue cheese

Apricot and tomato oxtail stew

Why you should grow soursop in your garden

How to make easy pancakes

No-bake blueberry cheesecake