Hosting a get-together? These five fabulous finger foods are sure to wow the crowd – you’ll be the talk of the town! Make them a day ahead to save you time in the kitchen when the guests come knocking. Scroll down for: Stuffed boiled eggs with Rooibos-infused trout (a trendy bite for the host who knows what’s up!) Crackerbread spoons with watermelon preserve, gorgonzola and balsamic caviar (serving suave with every bite) Roast chicken, cranberry and goat’s cheese truffles with pomegranate wine jelly (a real crowd-pleaser!) Pigs in blankets (what a classic… need we say more?) Deep-fried mealie and ricotta…
We’re all about getting things done in a flash, so what better way is there than cooking dinner all in one go? Our collection of tray bakes (both…
Recipe by Marthinus Ferreira
We will never knock a classic carrot cake; but sometimes, you just need something modern, fresh and inspiring to take your baking from 1919 to 2019. Here are 2019’s top cake trends to keep you in the know. Mirror Glaze Cakes We all gasped when we saw mirror-glazed cakes take off on Instragram and Pinterest in 2016. And it seems these reflective beauties are only gaining more momentum this year. Mirror-glazed cakes are covered in a reflective topping that gives the cake a beautiful, shiny and smooth effect. Be careful though, this technique is like using fondant: it’s beautiful…
Have you noticed how we all flock home over the holidays? Children, aunts, uncles, Gogos and Oupas all gather to celebrate the time off. And what better way…
This pumpkin, Gruyère and sage risotto is perfect as a side dish to meat or chicken, or served on its own as a starter. Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen Assisted by Myra van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira Assisted by Jömeri Mouton Like this recipe? Try out our other risotto dishes! Easy mushroom risotto (it’s the ultimate risotto recipe!) Asparagus risotto balls (seasonal and delicious) Chocolate risotto (yes, folks, it goes both ways!)
Win 1 of 4 bottles Auchentoshan American Oak whisky worth R375 each! They say that where you’re from says a lot about who you are, and Auchentoshan whisky…
A wonderful and often forgotten French bread, fougasse is a beautifully shaped loaf that is typically associated with Provence, yet it can be found in other regions of France as well. Similar to the Italian focaccia, fougasse is usually formed into plant-related shapes like leaves, trees or stalks of wheat, or it is simply slashed so that, when baked, it’s easy to pull apart. Bursting with flavour, this striking creation is sure to add glamour and wow factor to any table. Recipe and styling by Robyn Timson Moss Photograph by Roelene Prinsloo
Tapping into the global trend of taking on a more plant-based lifestyle, we give you the green light to add more of Mother Nature to your plate. These…