No one can turn down a dense, moist, deliciously rich mud cake. Especially when it’s a chocolate mud cake with zesty berry compote. Recipe by Marwan Al Sayed Photographs by Graeme Wyllie
Swiss walnut and chocolate cake pairs perfect decadence together. There’s nothing like the combination of nuts and chocolate, and the proof is in this cake. Recipe by Eric…
With World Whisky Day coming up on 20 May, Black Bottle whisky has put together a cheat sheet of whisky facts to help you sound like a pro next time you’re sipping on a good dram. 1. Is it whisky or whiskey? American and Irish producers like to end the word with an ‘ey’, while Canadian, Japanese and Scottish producers favour the simple ‘y’. In South Africa, we agree with the Scots and predominantly spell it ‘whisky’. When WhatsApping your friend to see if she wants to join you at Whisky Live, be sure to spell whisky without an ‘e’.…
Dhal is a traditional Indian dish made from lentils, beans or peas. It can be served as an accompaniment to curry or on its own with naan bread or basmati rice.
Make the paste in advance and keep it in your fridge so you can easily whip up this quick meal for two.
Wontons can be found in the frozen section of Asian supermarkets. TO DRINK: After the espresso, DallaCia Cabernet Merlot Grappa.
Somen noodles, made from wheat flour, can be found at most supermarkets, or replace them with egg or soba noodles.
In winter nobody wants anything finicky; they want hearty comfort food. I can’t think of anything more warming or comforting than coq au vin.