TO DRINK: Mooiplaas Pinotage 2005: smooth, mellow and lightly wooded, with oodles of red berry, cherry and plum flavours.
Print Recipe Creamy cheese tart Serves: 4 – 6 Cooking Time: 55 mins Ingredients 380g ready-made shortcrust pastry 6 large eggs, separated 400g fresh ricotta 230g (1 cup) cream cheese 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh chives, snipped 125ml (½ cup) fresh cream salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 60ml (¼ cup) Parmesan, freshly grated
TO DRINK: Springfield Life From Stone, a flinty, herby Sauvignon Blanc that matches this mix of sharp and earthy.
TO DRINK: Laphroaig whisky, with a dash of water. Its smoky, peaty flavour is a surprisingly satisfying accompaniment to simple dishes with pure flavours.
Print Recipe Chargrilled cep salad (insalata di porcini alla griglia) Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 20 mins Ingredients ½ a garlic clove 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley 300g porcini mushrooms salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste olive oil, for drizzling ½ a lemon 2 handfuls mixed green salad leaves 5 celery stalks, julienned 50g
If you like golden cake and rich creaminess (and really, who doesn’t?), you need to try these Tiramisu cupcakes immediately. Absolutely perfect with a cup of strong coffee!