A basic Caprese salad is always delicious, but the addition of fresh cherries and a wild garlic dressing takes it to a new level of deliciousness. Cherry Caprese salad with wild garlic dressing HANDS-ON TIME 15 min | TOTAL TIME 15 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS WILD GARLIC DRESSING 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp honey 3 wild garlic leaves, finely chopped 4 cherries, pitted and chopped CAPRESE SALAD 4 heirloom tomatoes, sliced 300g fresh mozzarella, torn 4 cherries, halved 10 basil leaves METHOD WILD GARLIC DRESSING ADD the balsamic vinegar, oil, honey, wild garlic and…
Blind baking is a simple process where a pastry shell is baked on its own before adding the filling. This prevents tarts and pies from getting unappetising soggy…
Herman Lensing has teamed up with Durbanville wine to highlight South African flavours with food and wine. Durbanville Wine teams up with chef Herman Lensing. Durbanville wine and Herman Lensing have joined forces to give South Africans a winning food and wine combo to celebrate national heritage in September and October. The brief to the acclaimed foodie was simple: create a recipe that highlights the excellence of Durbanville Pinotage. National Heritage Day falls on September 24 while the homegrown cultivar Pinotage is celebrated on the second Saturday of October every year. Melding the two in spirit, Herman – famous as…
Dry spice rubs are an extremely versatile and effective way to infuse bags of flavour into poultry, fish, meat and even veggies. Learn how to harness the best…
Pappardelle with Slow-Roasted Lamb Ragù, luxurious slow roasted lamb, roasted tomatoes and creamy parmesan. Pappardelle with Slow-Roasted Lamb Ragù INGREDIENTS 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil + extra, to drizzle 5 lamb shanks 1 onion, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 x 400g tins Italian whole cherry tomatoes/chopped tomatoes handful fresh rosemary leaves small handful fresh thyme leaves 125ml (½ cup) red wine 125ml (½ cup) lamb/beef stock salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste To serve 450g dried pappardelle/tagliatelle pasta, cooked according to packet instructions vine tomatoes, cooked until slightly charred in a hot pan…
Inspired by the California roll, this deconstructed sushi salad is a fun way to enjoy the flavours of sushi without the effort of shaping a whole lot of…
This Peri-Peri Crispy Tofu is filling and wholesome, for a meaty alternative to tofu in this recipe, replace the tofu with 300g skinless, cubed chicken breast. Pour a glug of canola/olive oil in a pan placed over high heat and fry the chicken, tossing occasionally, until cooked through, 8 – 10 minutes. Peri-Peri Crispy tofu with Spring Onions Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 2L (8 cups) water + extra, for the sauce 215g Bambara groundnuts (find at select Indian grocery stores and African markets) 215g mung beans 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1cm thick rounds 297g box…
Have you ever really wanted to make honeycomb, but are too intimidated to work with sugar? Well we are here to take you through the process you step…
Forget vetkoek and jam and make this sweet treat instead! Tradition with a twist, these delicious vetkoek twists are the ultimate indulgence. Vetkoek twists with chocolate-coffee dipping sauce INGREDIENTS SAUCE 125g 70% dark chocolate with sea salt, chopped 15ml (1 tbsp) golden syrup 5ml (1 tsp) instant coffee dissolved in 15ml (1 tbsp) hot water 150ml cream VETKOEK TWISTS 100ml milk 200ml water 200g cake flour 5ml (1 tsp) ground cardamom 10ml (2 tsp) baking powder 15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil, plus extra for frying 100g castor sugar 10ml (2 tsp) ground cinnamon METHOD SAUCE HEAT the chocolate, syrup, coffee…
Get out your special china tea set, tiered cake stand and silver spoons – it’s time for some tea! Enjoy an afternoon tea with friends in the dappled…