With Spring just around the corner, we’re getting ready to spend more time in the blossoming outdoors. Whether you prefer to enjoy your time with tea in the garden, lazy picnics in the park or by soaking up the afternoon sun on the beach, use this definitive guide to host the perfect picnic. COMFORT IS KEY Up the ante and make your picnic a five-star affair… Roll out the red carpets: If your picnic is at home, move a Persian or heavy rug outside and scatter with cushions so people can sit comfortably. A couch is even more of a spoil!…
Sweet, berry-kissed meringues, a classic baked cheesecake with a gingerbread base, homemade jam and mounds of whipped cream – what more could you ask for? This Eton mess…
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…
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 flavour from your spices to make dry spice rubs that will transform your food. The story of spice All those seemingly inconsequential jars of spice sitting in your kitchen have a remarkable story to tell. They are the product of an epic history of lands discovered, empires created and destroyed, and valiant battles fought. Centuries ago, spices were the treasures of kings and were as valuable and sought after as gold. Nowadays,…
If you’ve been wondering how to make sushi donuts, wonder no more. It’s easier than you think, and the results are guaranteed to impress. Use this easy 3-step…
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 individual pieces. Finish off the sushi salad with whichever protein you prefer, like tinned tuna, cooked prawns, smoked salmon or sushi-grade fresh salmon. Avocado sushi salad platter SERVES 6- 8 | PREP TIME 20 min | COOK TIME 30 min INGREDIENTS 330 g (11/2) cups sushi rice 180 g (1 cup) quinoa 1/3 cup (80 ml) rice vinegar 15 ml (1 tbsp) caster sugar Big pinch of salt 2 small avocados, peeled, stoned…
We’re nuts for nut butter! This is everything you need to know to make your own delicious nut butter blends in the comfort of your home. Nut butters…
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 by step showing you how to make the most delicious homemade golden honeycomb, perfect to snack on or to give as a gift! Homemade Golden Honeycomb INGREDIENTS 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp baking soda METHOD GREASE and line a 16x16cm cake tin. ADD the sugar, water and honey to a large pot over low to medium heat. STIR the mixture for 10-15 minutes until every…
Making caramel sauce from scratch feels magical! You start with a grainy, translucent mess of sugar and water and end up with a golden, luscious and creamy caramel…