Apple and butterscotch are a match made in heaven.
1. Traditional milk tart with almond crust Makes: 1 milk tart Difficulty level: A little effort Time: 1 hour + 1 hour to chill INGREDIENTS: Pastry 200g (2…
Hubbard Squash is always a good indicator that cold weather is on its way. The largest of the winter squash, hubbards are often cut up and sold in chunks because of their size. Their hard skin means they store well though – up to six months if the temperature is low enough – and they can be used in a variety of cooking and baking recipes. They’re relatively easy to grow too, although they do take up considerable space in the veggie patch. Hubbards vary in colour from green to grey and even a bluish colour; and they’re also known…
Quinoa pea fritters with garlic mayo & zucchini salad. ”For my turn to get into the kitchen for F&HE, I chose to do a recipe from Donna Hay.…
With cold weather slowly but surely making it’s way into our lives it’s time to get into the kitchen and making the kind of food that suits this weather. We’ve got some delicious and comforting recipes for you that the family will simply love. Winter warmer meals are robust, comforting, and delicious. 1. Croque-monsieur Serves: 4 Difficulty level: Easy Time: 30 minutes TO DRINK: This toasted treat is a winner with a light-style Belgian beer. INGREDIENTS: 30ml (2 tbsp) unsalted butter 60ml (4 tbsp) cake flour 500ml (2 cups) milk 3ml (½ tsp) ground nutmeg 250ml (1 cup) Gruyère, grated 60ml…
Tapas Revolution (Ebury Press, R420): Omar Allibhoy, the hunky chef who put Spanish food on the UK culinary map, definitely whets our appetite! His favourite traditional tapas recipes…
7000 Islands (Hardie Grant, R544): This exquisite cookbook is dedicated to the cuisine of the Philippines, documenting the many international influences on its culinary heritage. Divided into sections, such as dipping sauces, everyday food, rice and noodles, it’s sure to entice you to try a different ethnic dish. Highlight: Buy this book because it’s so unique and the images are breathtaking!
The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, R439): The Hairy Bikers are back on tour, this time meandering through culinary Asia: Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan and South…
The gorgeous and quirky granadilla is a sure-fire way to add some interesting flavours and textures to any dish. Granadilla and orange sweet potato croquettes are the perfect marriage of sweet, sharp fruit and golden pastry. Recipe by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Rolene Prinsloo