• Topped with avocado, succulent steak, poached eggs and a creamy dressing, this loaded breakfast bruschetta is a delicious, modern take on the classic English breakfast! SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 400-500 g rump steak 2 whole garlic cloves, crushed 5 thyme sprigs, stripped 1 tbsp butter 500 ml boiling water 8 eggs 1 tbsp white vinegar 8 thick slices French bread 2 medium avocados 10 g wild rocket DRESSING ½ cup plain yoghurt ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup smooth Dijon mustard 3 – 4 tbsp honey, to taste 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp apple cider…

    Two-ingredient bagels It’s as easy as 1, 2… That’s it! For mouth-watering, homemade bagels, try this simple recipe. Usually, bagels are boiled in water before they are baked, which gives them their unique flavour and texture. But, this recipe skips the boiling step but still delivers a delicious flavour and a smooth texture. Bagels have become a staple of many breakfast menus and are often eaten as a quick and satisfying snack. INGREDIENTS 3 Cups of Plain Yogurt 4 Cups of Self Raising Flour Pro Tip: It’s so easy to change this recipe to fit a gluten-free diet. Just…

    The Cape’s signature Grande Roche Hotel and Restaurant has launched Grande Afternoon Tea by Chef Kevin Grobler. Situated in the historical Boland town of Paarl, the Grande Roche Hotel and Restaurant stands proudly as an icon in the Winelands region. Known for its stylish accommodation and sophisticated country dining, Chef Kevin has now launched Grande Afternoon Tea just in time for the few Cape winter months ahead.  ALSO SEE: 20 of the Top Resorts in Gauteng The new custodians of Grande Roche, Hansie and Theresa Britz, acquired the illustrious property in 2019 and have injected new lustre and significant investment…

    Tomato sauce for every occasion Restaurateur and chef David Higgs shares his failproof homemade tomato sauce recipe with us. Roasted cherry tomatoes develop a lovely Mediterranean flavour when you roast them. This is beautiful for dressings, sauces or add it straight to the pasta. – David Higgs Serves 2 generous portions, approximately INGREDIENTS For the tomato sauce A splash of olive oil Salt & pepper to season 400 g ripe cherry tomatoes 1 red onion, peeled & chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 sprig of rosemary, leaves removed from the stem & roughly chopped 1-2 fresh green chilies…

    Italian chicken stew Warm up in the freezing weather with this hearty Italian chicken stew; It is sure to transport you straight to the Italian countryside! PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOKING TIME 1 hour 10 minutes | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 6 skin-on, bone-in free-range chicken thighs 300 ml red wine ½ bunch each thyme, oregano and rosemary 8 bay leaves 8 garlic cloves, finely sliced 2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely sliced 6 anchovy fillets 2 x 400g cans plum tomatoes 200. g fresh tomatoes, diced 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste 200 g mixed…