It’s right there in the name. This ultimate death by chocolate mousse cake is the only decadent chocolate confection you will ever need again. It’s perfect for entertaining or a special occasion, and no palate will be able to resist it. Recipe by Martie Koen Photographs by Graeme Borchers
Green peppers with bocconcini wrapped in crispy prosciutto are perfect appetisers. The crispy, refreshing peppers are perfect with richer meat and creamy cheese. Elegant and full of exciting flavours,…
Cranberry glazed gammon with a sweet apple, mustard and avocado salsa is an explosion of festive flavours. This tender dish is perfect for entertaining on a fun night.…
TO DRINK: Graham Beck Brut NV. The MCC’s bottle-aged characteristics of yeastiness and fresh bread and biscuits match well with homebaked breads.spring onions, halved.
Vanilla orange custard slices are little slices of heaven and perfect for a teatime treat. The creaminess of the custard is undercut by a refreshing citrus tang, and the…
TO DRINK: Solms-Delta Vastrap 2011. This delicate white blend with its lemon and lime flavours combines well with a light summery dish.
TO DRINK: Solms-Delta Amalie 2010. A complex wine for a complex dish with the sweetness of the caramelised onion picking up on the subtle wood flavour of the…
TO DRINK: Freshly pressed apple and ginger juice.
Print Recipe Spicy avocado, asparagus and baby potato salad Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 20 mins Ingredients 50ml peanut oil 10ml (2 tsp) garam masala 5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin 1 garlic clove, crushed 5ml (1 tsp) fresh ginger, crushed 200g asparagus, blanched 500g baby potatoes, parboiled 1 avocado, thinly sliced 100g watercress salt, to taste
Print Recipe Ginger and almond slices Serves: 12 Cooking Time: 50 mins Ingredients 200g pitted dates, chopped 250ml (1 cup) boiling water 10ml (2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 200g butter, chopped 200g (1 cup) brown sugar 4 large eggs 240g self-raising flour 10ml (2 tsp) ground ginger 100g ground almonds icing sugar, to serve Instructions