More often than not, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. If you’re still unconvinced, you obviously haven’t tried liquid-centred chocolate fondant. Recipe and styling by Anna Montali Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Karl Rogers
TO DRINK: Try a medium cream sherry. It will pick up the fruity characters of the brandy, and cut through the rich sauce
Beetroot: Ginger: Greek yoghurt:
Print Recipe Baked rice pudding Ingredients 100g (½ cup) arborio rice 1 litre milk 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped 30ml (2 tbsp) castor sugar 4 pieces lemon peel 30ml (2 tbsp) butter, chopped 15ml (1 tbsp) castor sugar, extra double-thick cream, to serve Instructions 1 Preheat the oven to 160ºC. 2 Place the
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To drink: Bouchard Finlayson Sans Barrique 2007: the elements of unwooded chardonnay will create a harmonious balance between the food and the wine.