This vegan-friendly mousse will be a hit with all your friends. And better yet, if you are in a time crunch, just top each bowl with fresh figs. INGREDIENTS 6 fresh figs, halved lengthways 2 Tbsp. caster sugar ¼ tsp. ground ginger For the mousse 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped ⅓ cup water 2 tsp. vanilla essence ½ tsp. ground ginger ½ cup aquafaba ¾ cup caster sugar 1 tsp. cocoa powder 2 Tbsp. slivered pistachios METHOD PREHEAT oven to 120°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. PLACE figs, cut-side up, on the baking tray and sprinkle…
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…
What goes with tea better than crunchy buttermilk rusks? Cakes! Get your finest china ready for this strawberry & coconut shortbread cake recipe! INGREDIENTS For the pastry cream ⅓ cup caster sugar 2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp cornflour 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 4 egg yolks 300 ml coconut cream For the shortbread 250 g butter, softened 1 cup icing sugar 1 egg 3¼ cups flour For the strawberry compote 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp water 250 g strawberries, sliced widthways To assemble 500 g strawberries, sliced widthways METHOD For the pastry cream…
This recipe is so versatile because you can add a variety of your favourite fillings to the mixture. Throwing in some grains also makes it a very satisfying meal all…
Prepare to be blown away by the simplicity of this terrific tart! INGREDIENTS 1 sheet puff pastry 1 large pear, thinly sliced 20 grams butter, melted ¼ cup maple syrup or honey ¼ cup cashews, halved 2 tsp. cinnamon sugar 1 cup plain double cream yoghurt METHOD PREHEAT oven to 220°C. Grease a large oven tray and line with baking paper. CUT the pastry sheet in half lengthways and place both pieces on the lined tray. Arrange the pear slices on the pastry sheets and brush with butter and half the syrup or honey. Top with nuts and sprinkle…
With more and more people experimenting with a dairy-free diet, chances are you’ve come across some alternative ‘milks’ in your grocery aisle. The next time you see a…
INGREDIENTS 100g butter 1.2 kg onions, peeled and sliced 3 sprigs of thyme 1 bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 2 tbsp flour 1 cup dry white wine 1.2ℓ beef or vegetable stock Salt and cracked black pepper 1 French loaf, sliced 150g Gruyère, grated METHOD 1. Melt the butter in a large pot, then add the onions, thyme and bay leaf. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are dark and caramelised. 2. Add the garlic and flour, cook for 1 minute, then add the wine, stirring. 3. Add the stock and bring the soup to the boil.…
Got extra creamy goodness lurking in the fridge? Throw it into these dishes for a treat! 1. SCRAMBLED EGGS Make your eggs à la Gordon Ramsay. Break eggs…
Well, we certainly should have been clinking chilled glasses of Champagne in this picture, because we are celebrating! (Junior designer Brent, who was tasked with bringing said bubbles, forgot about the shoot entirely because he was far too wrapped up in his ‘deboning a chicken’ illustrations.) But trust me, the bubbles will flow once this magazine hits the streets – we are all honoured to be relaunching such an iconic brand, known by foodies and non-foodies and wine connoisseurs and regular wine fans across the country. We’ve all been working together at Highbury Media for a good few years now,…
INGREDIENTS For the cupcakes 250g flour 2 tbsp cocoa, sifted 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g unsalted butter, softened 200g caster sugar 2 large…