Every year on the 27th of February we share our appreciation for the humble milk tart – a South African favourite! This Milk Tart Day, we’re sharing some of our best milk tart inspired recipes. From ice cream to fudge, we’ve got something for everyone. Pear and phyllo pastry milk tart The nostalgic milk tart is given an epic upgrade with a dash of almond extract, a crisp golden phyllo pastry case and sweet slices of pear. Perfect for entertaining! Milk tart Pavlovas with cinnamon shortbread crumble The proof of this nostalgic classic-turned-vogue dessert lies in its legacy,…
Crisp-skinned chicken with tomato-braised beans Simple, savoury & tasty! TOTAL TIME 50 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 600 g baby potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 90 g…
If you frequent the Oranjezicht market, you’ve more than likely come across Oni. READ MORE: Stock up on fresh ingredients at the Oranjezicht night market Oni is all about handmade gourmet onigiri and other authentic Japanese snacks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oni (@howsyouroni) You can feast on different flavours of onigiri, from wasabi salmon to kimchi & edamame, on Wednesdays at the Oranjezicht night market. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oni (@howsyouroni) But if you want more of Oni’s delicious offerings on other days of the week,…
Skillet hot cake with tahini maple pears A decadent dessert on the inside and outside. SERVES 6 | PREP TIME 10 min | COOK TIME 30 min |…
Banana pancakes This is a wonderful combination of banana and egg in the form of fluffy pancakes. It makes a quick and healthy breakfast. PREP TIME: 2 mins | COOKING TIME: 6 min | SERVES: 1 INGREDIENTS 1 egg A ripe banana, mashed 1 tsp of butter or coconut oil METHOD Use a whisk to lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl. Add the mashed banana, mix well and set aside. Heat a non-stick frying pan. Once hot, add the butter and pour in the banana batter, swirling to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook over…
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Spaghetti carbonara Back to the basics with one of the most loved recipes of all time—spaghetti carbonara! PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOKING TIME: 15 mins | TOTAL TIME: 25 mins | SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS 300 g spaghetti 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100 g bacon, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 50 g Parmesan, grated 2 eggs METHOD Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add a pinch of salt and the spaghetti and boil for 8 minutes then drain, but reserve a cup of the cooking liquid. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying…
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Ginger ale & citrus Pimm’s punch Bringing the spice with this citrus Pimm’s punch. PREP TIME 15 min + refrigeration | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 125 g strawberries, sliced thinly 1 orange halved, thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced 700 ml Pimm’s No 1 1 lebanese cucumber 1.25 litre chilled dry ginger ale 1 cup fresh mint leaves METHOD PLACE strawberries, orange and lime in a large serving jug. Add Pimm’s; stir to combine. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. JUST before serving, cut cucumber into very thin slices on the diagonal and add to the jug. Stir in…
The Southern Mail Wynberg Family Festival, one of the biggest three-day community celebrations in the Mother City, will be taking over Maynardville Park this weekend. Featuring gourmet food,…