Winter is soup season and this hearty bowl of nourishing soup is guaranteed to warm you up from your head to your toes. INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. olive oil 500 grams stewing beef 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 onions, finely chopped 1 celery stalk ¾ cup pearl barley 3 cups beef stock 6 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 thyme sprig 1 rosemary sprig 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 2 carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes ½ cup chopped parsley METHOD HEAT half the oil in a pot over a medium-high heat. Season beef and cook, in…
Coconut pudim, also known as flan is a classic, delicious Brazilian dessert. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup sugar 1…
This quintessentially French classic peach and toffee croquembouche has been given a delightful twist with a tipsy peach crème patissière. INGREDIENTS Crème patissière 4½ cups milk 300 ml pouring cream 5 strips lemon rind, white pith removed 15 egg yolks ¾ cup cornflour ¾ cup flour 1½ cups caster sugar 900 grams peaches, halved, pitted and chopped ⅓ cup peach schnapps or peach liqueur Choux puffs 2 cups water 150 grams butter, chopped 2 cups flour 8 eggs Toffee 8 cups caster sugar 4 cups water Crème pâtissière: COMBINE milk, cream and lemon rind in a large pot and bring…
Not your most common winter soup, short soup refers to the ‘short’ wontons that are cooked in a wholesome clear broth. INGREDIENTS 1 litre water 500 grams chicken…
Why have one treat, when you can have layers of them? This pistachio & apricot baklava cake is guaranteed to be a showstopper – and a snap for your guest’s ‘Gram! INGREDIENTS 500 gram plain yoghurt 375 gram butter, softened 1⅔ cups caster sugar 2 tsp. vanilla essence 2 tsp. ground cardamom 6 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted ⅓ cup cornflour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder ⅓ cup milk ⅓ cup pistachios, finely chopped ¼ cup honey Spiced apricot syrup and puree 3 cups water 450 gram dried apricots ⅔ cup honey 2 cinnamon sticks 8 cardamoms pods, crushed…
This sweet potato soup with kale chips recipe is seasonal, readily available and will be deliciously impressive on your dinner table. INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1…
This low carb baked fish recipe is perfect for a quick and easy midweek dinner. INGREDIENTS 4 Tbsp. butter, melted 2 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. cornflour ½ cup breadcrumbs 1 Tbsp. chopped thyme ½ cup grated parmesan 4 hake fillets 400 grams baby carrots 5 Tbsp. honey 1 lemon, cut into wedges METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200℃. PLACE 3 tbsp of the melted butter on one plate. Mix the flours together on another plate and season with salt and pepper. Combine bread crumbs, thyme and parmesan on a third plate. DIP fish fillets into the melted butter, then into the…
INGREDIENTS For the meringue cake 125 g butter 1 tsp vanilla essence 1¾ cups caster sugar 2 eggs ¾ cup self-raising flour 2 tbsp flour ⅓ cup milk…
Risotto comes from the Italian word riso meaning ‘rice’ and is a typical northern Italian dish. INGREDIENTS 650 grams cauliflower, cut into florets 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 litre vegetable stock 2 cups water 50 grams butter, divided 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1½ cups arborio rice ⅓ cup white wine ½ cup shaved parmesan 2 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds 125 grams rocket, chopped METHOD PREHEAT oven to 220 ̊C TOSS cauliflower, oil and thyme together on an oven tray and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, until…
INGREDIENTS 1¾ cups firmly packed brown sugar 2½ cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 egg 1 cup milk…