Try this delicious octopus salad recipe, you’ll thank us later! INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight 2l veg stock Handful parsley, leaves picked and chopped, steams reserved 1 kg octopus, cleaned 300 g sourdough bread, torn 2 tbsp olive oil 1⁄4 cup red-wine vinegar 2 tbsp oregano leaves 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 100 g pitted Kalamata olives 500 g heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges 2 tbsp capers METHOD 1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. 2. Bring the stock to the boil in a pot over a medium heat. Add the parsley stalks and season to taste. 3. Slice the octopus…
In celebration of Heritage Day, we’re giving you the chance to win a gourmet hamper with a braai-day-themed recipe card, bottle of Banhoek chilli oil, leather and canvas…
INGREDIENTS 600g uncooked prawns 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped, skins reserved 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, skins reserved 2 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped, trimmings reserved 8 rosemary, leaves removed and chopped, stalks reserved 1⁄2 cup olive oil 3l water 1 cup dry white wine 11⁄2 cups arborio rice 2 corn cobs, grilled and trimmed 50g butter 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley METHOD 1. Peel and devein the prawns, reserving the heads and shells. Refrigerate the prawn meat in a large bowl and set aside. 2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Add the prawn…
Winter can pose challenges to those trying to make healthy eating choices with its abundance of carb-rich comfort foods. Then summer comes along with a host of extra…
Cheesecake is one of those things: It takes time and patience in the kitchen, but with great reward! This baked Labneh Cheesecake can be made three days ahead of time or frozen for up to a month! INGREDIENTS 1 kg plain yoghurt 400 g crunchie biscuits, broken into pieces 100 g butter, at room temperature 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 11⁄2 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbsp cornflour 1 pomegranate, rubies removed 250 g strawberries, halved 1 tbsp caster sugar METHOD 1. Spoon the yoghurt into a large muslin-lined sieve placed over a bowl. Tie, secure with a string and refrigerate for 24…
Take this char-grilled vegetable couscous dish to the next level with a drizzle of currant dressing and pops of pomegranate. INGREDIENTS 1 red pepper, quartered 4 baby brinjals,…
Try this quick and easy banana loaf recipe using vanilla muffin mix. INGREDIENTS 1 500g vanilla muffin mix 3 ripe bananas (2 mashed, 1 sliced lengthways) 100 ml milk cup vegetable oil 100 g walnuts 100 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 2 tbsp tahini 2 eggs METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a loaf tin. 2. Mix the mashed bananas, milk, oil and eggs in a large bowl. 3. Gently whisk in the vanilla mix. 4. Fold in the walnuts, chocolate and tahini until just combined. 5. Pour into the prepared tin. Top with the sliced…
Combining old-world charm and hospitality with modern amenities and services, Lanzerac is ideally positioned in the scenic Jonkershoek Valley on the outskirts of the historic town of Stellenbosch.…
This satisfying salad uses different types of grains for both taste and texture, but if you don’t have some of the varieties, just double up on the ones you do have. INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup quinoa, rinsed ⅔ cup cold water ⅓ cup couscous ⅓ cup boiling water ⅓ cup barley ⅓ cup freekeh ⅓ cup brown rice 3 oranges 1 red apple, unpeeled and thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup parsley leaves ½ cup mint leaves Dressing ⅓ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. orange juice 200 grams feta, crumbled ½ cup brazil nuts, coarsely chopped METHOD …
Secco Drink Infusion is a blend of specially selected dried fruit and spices, available in convenient sachet form, so you naturally infuse your drink of choice. While Taste…