1. To perfectly hull strawberries, use a sturdy paper straw to push the core out. 2. To stop oil from foaming when deep-frying, place a wine cork in the oil during the frying process. 3. Egg-celllent uses of eggs: – Beaten whites help to thicken soups, stews and sauces. They are also essential for making soufflés and mousses lighter in texture. – Whole eggs and yolks help when binding mixtures, such as stuffings and meatballs. They also help to emulsify sauces and dressings, like aïoli and mayonnaise. – Brushing beaten eggs onto pastries and some baked goods gives them a…
1. To avoid cookie dough from sticking to the cookie cutter, dip the cutter in flour prior to cutting each shape. 2. Create an edible cup with bacon…
Sand, sea and Creole flavours… freelance food stylist and blogger Leila Saffarian savours a taste of Exotic Creole in Mauritius … Recipes: By Leila Saffarian, assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube…
1. The ultimate vanilla cookie dough 2. Double cookie peanut butter biscuits 3. Triple chocolate almond cookies 4. Oat and cranberry crunch cookies 5. Ice-cream sandwich cookies
Quick, easy and full of sweet Southern flavour, what’s not to love about corn bread? Although dating back to Native Americans, this cornerstone bread is widely recognised as a cuisine staple of the American South, and certainly isn’t slowing down in popularity. Recipe by James Diack and Matthew Wright Photograph by Dylan Swart
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Print Recipe Seasonal summer goat’s cheese salad with cashew-nut brittle Serves: 4 – 6 Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients Brittle 160g castor sugar 160g unsalted cashew nuts Dressing 45ml (3 tbsp) maple syrup 100ml mixed tropical fruit juice small handful fresh thyme leaves 10ml (2 tsp) lemon juice salt and freshly ground black pepper, to
Print Recipe Choripán (chorizo baguette with chimichurri sauce) Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 20 mins Ingredients Chimichurri sauce 2 large handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped + extra, to garnish 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh oregano 30ml (2 tbsp) red wine vinegar 80ml olive oil zest of 1 lemon squeeze of
This haloumi, cherry and baby spinach salad with a creamy pesto dressing is refreshing and perfect for a lazy summer’s day with friends and family.
Print Recipe Smoked paprika and mango chicken Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 1 hour + 6 hours, to marinate Ingredients 150g (1½ cups) mango, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped 180ml (¾ cup) fresh coriander + extra, to serve 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice 30ml (2 tbsp) unseasoned rice wine vinegar 15ml (1 tbsp) canola oil