Clam pasta with gremolata topping is an Italian triumph. The light seafood is perfect with pasta and won’t leave you feeling uncomfortably full. The zesty and aromatic gremolata is the ideal finishing touch.
The true home of the Chenin Blanc grape is the Loire Valley in France and over the centuries, it has found its way to the New World where…
This delicious homemade ricotta cheese will have you wondering why you’ve never attempted to make your own cheese before. It’s light, creamy and suitable for both savoury and sweet delights. For something quick and tasty: Combine 250g (1 cup) ricotta cheese with 3 grated and squeezed baby marrows, 60ml (¼ cup) toasted pine nuts, a squeeze of lemon juice, Maldon Sea Salt, freshly ground black pepper, pinch fresh thyme and a drop of olive oil. Mix well and use as a filling for deep-fried filo triangle pies. Use 1 roll of filo to make 8 – 10 medium or 12…
Spice is always nice – a few combinations and you have homemade tikka masala paste for some Indian inspiration in your kitchen. This is a great basting sauce…
1. Iced biscuits 2. Hot cross bread and butter chocolate pudding 3. Chocolate chunk cookies 4. Fudgy choco brownies
Have you ever heard of the Rhône Valley in France? A swift Google search will quickly reveal it to be one of those, “Wish you were here” kind of places. Below, we chat about red wines to remember from this valley. The Rhône Valley is made up of two distinct wine profiles; the North is the home of Shiraz and the South has an ensemble of styles from the multi blend Châteauneuf -du-Pape; two excellent Rose wines. The wines are seductive, unique and wonderful, and have a wide selection of price ranges from ‘everyday affordable’ to ‘some of the most expensive…
Purple is the colour of royalty, and this dish deserves a crown. Full of rich flavours and beautiful colours, it’s certainly fights the classic ‘boring salad’ stereotype. Purple carrot, date and goat’s crottin salad is fresh and crunchy, with just enough sweetness and smoky creaminess to make it deliciously interesting. Recipe by Jacques Erusmus
Black sesame salmon sashimi with carrot purée is a healthy, filling and elegant main course that’s perfect for a dinner party. The distinctive saltiness of the salmon is…
Challah has a light sweetness to it that’s perfectly complemented by cream cheese and spicy pears. Challah with dukkah pears and honeyed cream cheese is a great dish for brunch because it combines a number of wonderful flavours to create a sweet, creamy, nutty and lightly spiced treat. Recipe by Alida Ryder