For food and wine aplenty, set to an incredible backdrop, there’s no need to travel any further than our own backyard. By Dominique Brown [wp_gmaps lat=”-33.925628″ lng=”18.411326″] With our Thompsons package deal itinerary in hand, a friend and I dashed into Lanseria International Airport outside Joburg just in time to catch our flight to Cape Town. We headed straight to Avis, collected our hire car and made our way to the first stop on our list – the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, situated in the heart of the Cape Town city bowl. Announced by twinkling fairy lights, the hotel…
Quinoa is a species of goosefoot and is grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. It is a good source of protein and is low fat. Tabbouleh with quinoa…
Roasted tomato hummus is a great condiment to use with almost anything. Bread, veggies, and nuts will become especially delicious when accompanied by this hummus. A great twist on a Middle Eastern classic. If you loved this roasted tomato hummus, then you will definitely enjoy these recipes (take our word for it): Peppermint Crisp fridge tart (one of your all-time favourites) Ricotta and lemon cakes (some of Sicily’s most beloved flavours) Roasted butternut crisps (a touch of delicious crispy sweetness) Scalloped Mediterranean potatoes (possibly the perfect side to ANY meal)
Persian herb omelette, also known as kuku sabzi, is a wonderfully earthy dish. ‘Sabzi’ is Farsi for ‘herbs’ and it’s the herbs that make this omelette incredibly fragrant…
Print Recipe Chunky falafel bites Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 25 mins Ingredients 1 x 410g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 10ml (2 tsp) ground cumin 5ml (1 tsp) ground coriander 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil, plus extra for frying 100g fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped a squeeze of lemon 60ml
Joojeh kabab, aka chicken kebabs with lemon and saffron, is a fragrant and flavourful dish inspired by Persian cuisine. The tender lightness of chicken is perfect when lightly spiced and grilled. A delicious lunch dish.
Heartwarming and delicious. Two words used to describe a bowl of Lubio polo, also known as green beans with lamb and rice. TO DRINK: A spicy rosé (using…
Grilled linefish with ghooreh is a Persian-inspired, full of exotic flavours. ‘Torshi’ (pickles) is an important element in Persian cuisine. Pickles are eaten with most meals, together with a selection of fresh herbs. Ghooreh or unripened pickled sour grapes are fantastic with seafood and add an intense acidic flavour to food.
Print Recipe Baby aubergine tempura with a sweet chilli dipping sauce Ingredients 170g flour 30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour a pinch of salt 375ml (1½ cups) sparkling water vegetable oil, for deep frying 12 baby aubergines, quartered or halved Sweet chilli sauce 60g (about 4) long fresh red chillies, trimmed 1 garlic clove, peeled 180ml white
The humble mushroom can be found in many forms, from the exotic to your trusty button variety, but no matter which you prefer, they are all jam-packed with goodness.By Dominique BrownThe expert Dr Martmari van Greuning is the general manager of Sylvan Africa, which supplies mushroom spawn to the mushroom industry. Martmari serves on the council of the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) and specifically looks after local mushroom research. She tells us why you should be eating more mushies. Back to the beginning Mushrooms have long been revered as a mystical and flavoursome food, with the ancient Greeks…
Sushi is a great way to entertain at home – it’s fun, healthy, interactive and so easy! Read the Food & Home Guide to sushi for beginners below.…