By Rosanne BuchananIt was a bit of a last-minute flurry – an email had gone amiss and the PR was calling to check if Food & Home was going to join BA and their guest Heston for dinner… this is how my otherwise uneventful weekend became spectacularly gastronomic. I had never heard of Shambala Private Game Reserve in the Waterberg either… but then it is a private lodge owned by magnate Douw Steyn, who also owns The Saxon. Zulu camp is open to select clients and BA is one of those exclusive clients. We travelled by bus, we went for…
Lentils are packed with soluble fibre, which lowers the GI value of this soup. Yoghurt is also a good low-GI choice for soups and salads.
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