Brandy-snap mince pies with berry compote are a tarty twist on a traditional holiday favourite. It’s an English superstition that, when making fruit mincemeat, one must always stir in a clockwise direction. Stirring it anti-clockwise is supposed to bring bad luck for the year ahead. It’s also believed to be good luck to eat a mince pie each day over the 12 days of Christmas! Just don’t forget to make a wish when eating your first pie of the season.
Curry is the ideal meal for cooking in advance and freezing. More curry recipes you might enjoy: Thai green curry Thai red beef curry and sticky rice Aromatic…
Sourdough is simply bread leavened with wild yeast, which develops slowly to produce the unique flavours of sourdough bread. To make the wild yeast that is used for leavening sourdough breads (known as a ‘starter’), mix stone-ground rye flour with water and leave it in a glass jar at room temperature for 24 hours, before repeating the process with different amounts of flour and water, depending on the recipe, for three more days. The dough will eventually double in size and then you take part of it, mix in water and flour, and leave for six to eight hours before…
To make cheese at home, it’s best to get full-cream, antibiotic-free milk directly from a farmer. You can get certified raw milk from Irene Dairy Farm (irenefarm.co.za), or…
Kolache are pastries that hold dollops of fruit rimmed by puffy pillows of dough. Originating as a semi-sweet wedding dessert in Central Europe, the kolach has become popular in parts of the United States. We’re hoping SA catches on to this trend soon but, for now, you’ll have to make them at home!
This succulent stuffed pork shoulder is full of robust flavours. The meat is cooked until tender and oozing, the skin deliciously crispy. This dish is perfect for entertaining…
Arrive in style with a splash of pink and indulge in the beauty, simplicity and elegance at the inception of the very first Paul René Bubbly Festival taking place on Saturday 5 November 2016. Take a journey to the ravishing Robertson in Spring to discover the home of Paul René at the Wonderfontein Wine Estate. Family and friends will experience the heart and soul of authentic hand crafted Paul René Brut and Brut Rosé. Guests will be spoiled with luxury country hospitality. Bubbly will be for sale all day at our festival discount price. Gin combinations from our festival partners Hope…
Lemon grass pork with salted cucumber and apple salad is filling, flavourful and fragrant. The meat will melt in your mouth and is divine with the seasoned, tangy…
So fresh, so light, just how Mexican should be – still with a bit of spice though, naturally.
There is nothing more comforting than a delicious, heart-warming oxtail for lunch (or for dinner). This family favourite oxtail with polenta recipe will definitely put a smile on the…