Creme patissiere, also known as pastry cream, is a luscious, thick and smooth custard that is cooked over the stove until thick and creamy. Eggs, milk, cornflour, sugar and vanilla are added to a pot and slowly simmered over a low heat until the ingredients emulsify and create a stabilised pastry cream perfect for piping, filling and baking. Creme patissiere is used as a base or filling in many baked goods such as: Eclairs Mille Feuille Custard Tartlets Pasteis de Nata Cakes, pastries and tarts Here’s a recipe for creme patissiere that is an absolute must-try! Makes about 200ml INGREDIENTS 6…
Lamb Pies with Oak Leaf Salad HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 1 hour| SERVES 4 For the lamb pies 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 red onion,…
Herman Lensing has a new cookbook – Food That Connects To Your Soul Author, food editor and creative stylist behind MasterChef season 4, Herman Lensing is a force to be reckoned with. We caught up with him to chat about his new book, Huiskos and to learn more about what makes him tick. Congratulations on your new book Food That Connects to Your Soul! What is it about and what was your inspiration behind it? The new book is all about home cooking and the food we love to eat when we need to feel comfort and free. The book…
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Take a look at our 5 recipe books that are a must read! Our cookbook corner cannot be complete without a look at some of these cookbooks that caught our eye! Words by Fatima Saib Paul Hollywood Bake With over 10 years of experience judging the top UK baking shows, Paul Hollywood has finally released his most delectable book yet. From pillowy soft bread to cakes and savoury bakes, Hollywood is intentional about sharing a recipe for everyone. Both amateur and pro bakers will find delight in his array of recipes, including his twist on the nostalgic – like a white…
Tired of the same old grilled chicken breasts? Well try our quick stuffed chicken breasts to level up you chicken game. Here’s how… USE a sharp knife to…
Bacon and egg toast cups Celebrate international Bacon day with Eskort and these delicious Bacon and egg toast cups. Shake up the traditional bacon and egg breakfast by serving it in a delicious breakfast cup. This quick and easy recipe is a great option for an on-the go-breakfast before school INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for brushing on the outside of the bread 8 slices white bread 6 slices streaky bacon 6 large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper Micro herbs Spray and cook 6-hole muffin tin Rolling pin Brush to brush butter on the bread Large round cookie…
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Published by Adrienne Bredeveldt We can always count on Woolworths to tempt us with all sorts of deliciousness, this time it’s with their Malva Milk Tart Cascading Cake. A cascading indulgence of decadence. Still looking for a Christmas cake….look no further! Watch the magic unfold: www.tiktok.com https://www.tiktok.com/@sassymamma4/video/7109873293179735301?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7109873293179735301&refer=embed&referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.capetownetc.com%2F&referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.capetownetc.com%2Ffood-and-drink%2Fwoolworths-has-done-it-again-with-a-showstopper-of-a-cake%2F&referer_video_id=7109873293179735301 Look out for this showstopper of a cake the next time you find yourself in a Woolworths store ALSO SEE: win with food&home and gondwana https://www.foodandhome.co.za/competitions/win-with-foodhome-and-gondwana
Words from Eskort and food experts The brain-boosting benefits of bacon to make mornings great again! Celebrate world Bacon Day on the 3rd September !!! Bacon has…