Saganaki refers to pan-fried cheese. Any firm cheese can be used, such as sheep’s milk kefalotiri, although certain types of feta or haloumi are also suitable TO DRINK: Try a fruity Chardonnay like Franschhoek Cellar’s with this Mediterranean-inspired salad
Justin Bonello of BBC Food’s Cooked series introduced me to the concept of heating a vodka bottle on the braai. I also use dark chocolate and orange zest,…
Mulled wine goes back to the Middle Ages when wine was inconsistent and mostly terrible. Apple cider, not as much. Making it a hot cocktail is great for a sniffle and it this mulled apple iced tea can be served as a refreshing drink in summer.
A twist on a Pimms cup – very simple and refreshing! Cook’s tip: When doing multiple cocktails from 1 shaker/mixing glass/jug, do not fill your serving glasses one by one. Rather top them up in small increments until all evenly filled.
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