Baked camembert & vincotto figs with walnut crackers A decadent addition to your Christmas table! PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 20 minutes (+ standing) | SERVES 8-10 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 450 g brie or camembert WALNUT CRACKERS 250 g packet fresh store bought bread dough 1 tbsp olive oil 55 g coarsely chopped walnuts Sea salt flakes, to sprinkle VINCOTTO FIGS 150 g dried figs, trimmed ⅓ cup verjuice ¼ cup vincotto METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 240°C. Walnut crackers PLACE two large oven trays in the oven to preheat. DIVIDE dough in half. Roll out…
Little banana coconut cakes Your new favourite dessert! PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 20 minutes | MAKES 24 INGREDIENTS 4 egg whites 60 g butter,…
Braaied lamb with tamarind and turmeric tomatoes Tender lamb leg with a side of fried tomatoes. PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 45 minutes | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1.5 kg boned and butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat 2 tbsp olive oil freekeh and rocket leaves, to serve Tamarind and turmeric tomatoes ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 tsp mustard seeds 2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chilli flakes 2 garlic cloves, sliced ⅓ cup fresh curry leaves, plus extra 2 tsp turmeric 500 g small ripe roma tomatoes, halved 500 g baby truss tomatoes 2…
On a lazy Sunday afternoon I found myself at Jordan Restaurant with some family friends. Little did I know that it would be an experience worth writing about.…
Baked ricotta tarts Delicate Baked ricotta tarts. Even consider making your own homemade ricotta, it’s so worth it! PREP TIME 1 hour 10 minutes | COOK TIME 35 minutes | Makes 18 INGREDIENTS PASTRY 55 g blanched whole almonds, roasted ¼ cup sesame seeds, roasted 1 ¼ cups (185 g) plain flour 125 g chilled butter, coarsely chopped ¼ cup caster sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp chilled water RICOTTA FILLING 1 ¼ cups ricotta ¼ cup caster sugar 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest 1 egg 1 egg yolk TO SERVE ½ cup…
Braaied chermoula chicken with pea puree Keen for a unique tasting experience this Boxing Day? Try this chermoula chicken with pea puree, perfect for the braai. PREP TIME…
Keep your fur friends safe this festive season and avoid giving your doggos these 6 foods that are toxic to dogs. Stuffing is often made with loads of salt as well as onion and garlic – both of which are toxic to dogs. Mince pies often contain raisins, currants or sultanas, which are toxic to dogs – as are grapes in fresh form. Christmas cake is toxic to dogs too due to raisins, currants or sultanas. Nuts like macadamia nuts or chestnuts are also harmful to dogs. Blue cheeses due to the mould and fungus that can make your dog…
Frozen berry & yoghurt terrine A glamorous dessert perfect for any after dinner treat. This Frozen berry & yoghurt terrine is a show stopper this Christmas and worth…
Pink peppercorn lamb with balsamic onions Tasty dinner idea for the sweet and salty cravings! PREP TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 2 hours | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves, crushed 8 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbsp pink peppercorns, crushed, plus extra, to serve 1.7 kg boned leg of lamb ¼ cup olive oil 800 g baby (dutch) carrots, trimmed 1 garlic bulb, halved crossways ¾ cup pitted green olives, halved Balsamic onions 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp vegetable oil 400 g baby onions, halved Salsa verde 1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley 2…
Inimitable product design, boundless creativity, and of course, solaire yellow…the colour of positivity and the rising sun. This is what exemplifies Veuve Clicquot’s solaire culture, a culture that…