• Roasted carrots with chilli and cumin yoghurt dressing Bursting with delicious flavour, these roasted carrots with chilli and cumin yoghurt dressing will become a winter favourite. Serve it as a colourful side to a roast, or simply enjoy as a meal on its own. TOTAL TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ROASTED CARROTS 500g rainbow carrots, with tops 15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 5ml (1 tsp) brown mustard seeds + extra, to sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste YOGHURT DRESSING 125g Greek yoghurt 5ml (1 tsp) dried chilli flakes 2,5ml (½ tsp) ground…

    In 2020 George’s Grill House opened their first store serving superior aged meat and modern cuisine with Greek elements all prepared in their signature open kitchen at The Neighbourhood Square. This is the story of how George Kutra started this iconic restaurant where prime cuts are grilled to perfection. The name on the wall represents who he is, from the staff and the food to the ambiance and interiors. Where it all began George’s passion for the restaurant business took hold when he went into partnership with a friend in 1996 and they opened their first restaurant. Soon afterwards his…

    Apple and butterscotch French-toast sandwiches These apple and butterscotch French-toast sandwiches are the perfect breakfast treat! Or lunch. Or dinner. Whatever. We don’t judge. We simply indulge. TOTAL TIME 45 minutes + 30 minutes, for the sauce to cool | SERVES: 3 INGREDIENTS Butterscotch sauce 100ml golden syrup 35g butter 80g treacle sugar 100ml cream French-toast sandwiches 30g butter 2 Royal Gala apples, core removed and cut into eighths 15ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 2 large eggs 50ml milk 6 slices muesli/raisin bread 30g butter METHOD FOR the butterscotch sauce, place the syrup, butter and sugar…

    A renewed health focus is top of most people’s lists of new year resolutions. But healthy doesn’t have to mean boring. Have a look at the food trends for 2023 and take some inspiration from a restaurateur whose offering ticks all the boxes. The Speciality Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel comprises professionals from diverse segments of the culinary world, from restaurant owners to food and sustainability consultants, from chefs to academics, representatives of industry bodies and food stylists. They predict the following trends for 2023: Convenience Is King ― Melanie Bartelme of Mintel, a global award-winning market intelligence agency. “The coming year will…

    We’re no strangers to the level of craftsmanship and creativity that Japanese people practice, so the news of the Northeast Asian country winning 2023’s World Pastry Cup in France earlier this week is no big surprise! The World Pastry Cup is a prestigious two-day event held in Lyon, France, where 17 teams from across the map competed for the pastry cup this year. Overtaking both Italy and France, Japan came in first place for a third time in World Pastry Cup history, adding to their triumphs in 1989 and 2007. Amongst the world’s finest chocolate makers, pastry pros and sugar experts,…