Pastry is such a clever little ingredient with a host of uses. Knowing how to make the most of the various pastry options will ensure that simple ideas create the ‘wow factor’, not only in the kitchen but once plated and served. Impress guests with these simple ideas. Puff pastry – Probably the most widely used of all the pastry varieties, this is a light, flaky, leavened pastry containing several layers of butter. It is repeatedly folded and rolled out to produce the lightest of aerated layers. Shortcrust pastry – Based on a half fat to flour ratio, shortening is rubbed…
Gorgeous and remarkably easy, this chocolate tart is the perfect ending to an elegant dinner party. Your guests won’t be disappointed! Recipe by Lila Bultel Photograph by Vanessa…
This beef pho is simple to prepare and scintillating to eat: you’ll sigh when it’s done!
The first samoosa you fold might seem a bit fiddly, but by the end of the second one you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about. Here’s how…
To make proper curry paste, one should use a pestle and mortar, but if you don’t have one, a blender will do. Soak 10 small dried red chillies in water until soft, then remove and discard the seeds. Combine the chillies with 45ml (3 tbsp) chopped red onions, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 15ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh ginger, 45ml (3 tbsp) chopped fresh lemon grass, zest of 1 lime, 30ml (2 tbsp) chopped fresh coriander, 5ml (1 tsp) coriander seeds, 5ml (1 tsp)cumin seeds, 2,5ml (½ tsp) fish sauce and salt to taste and pound (or blend) until you have…
Exotic, yet down to earth, bunny chow came from Durban and won the hearts of the whole country!
Kicking off the 2017 national tour, the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show is back in Johannesburg, and for the first time at Montecasino, to present its 12th spectacular…
‘Moms’ deserve an extra spoil on Mother’s Day and this year, The Twelve Apostles is offering a host of special treats that will show your mom just how much you love and appreciate her. The Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet in the Atlantic Marquee or Azure Restaurant on 14 May is R495 per person and kicks off at 13h00 in both venues. Delight Mom at one of the Mother’s Day High Tea events in conjunction with Lindt LINDOR. A High Tea Buffet is on offer in The Conservatory, for two sittings – 10h00-12h00 and 14h30-17h00. Price is R310 per person and…
The Red Table at Nederburg, situated in its historic manor house dating from 1800, will be participating in the autumn edition of the popular international culinary concept, Restaurant…