In case you haven’t heard yet – McCain has partnered with Food24 to bring you South Africa’s first personalised cookbook, created with an easy-to-use online tool, printed and delivered to your door. Here’s your chance to create your own! Danielle De Villiers, Senior Brand Manager at McCain says, “This one-of-a-kind McCain personalised cookbook is the ultimate family memento, with mouth-watering, easy-to-follow recipes that you can impress the entire family with. It also gives you the opportunity to pass on your own special recipes to the next generation. Unleash your inner cookbook author Building the personal cookbook is easy and can…
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…
INGREDIENTS 3 green apples, peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes 1½ tsp. mixed spice 1 tsp. vanilla essence ⅓ cup dried currants ½ cup water ½ cup caster sugar 1 cup roasted walnuts, chopped 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ cup brown sugar 12 sheets phyllo pastry 125 gram unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 Tbsp. honey 2 tsp. icing sugar METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180oC. Grease a 23 cm springform cake tin. PLACE the apple, mixed spice, vanilla, currants and water in a pot and bring to the boil over medium heat. REDUCE heat to a simmer and cook…
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…
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…