From medicine and folklore to storecupboard essential, olive oil is a welcome addition to the South African table Known as ‘liquid gold’, olive oil is deeply rooted in Mediterranean culture, where the trees thrive and wild olives have been harvested since 800 BC. But olive oil is more than simply a delicious ingredient – its properties have medicinal and historical value, and have for centuries represented wealth, power and mythology. Today it is almost impossible to imagine cooking without this golden liquid and, as a result, olive oil production has trickled all over the world, particularly to countries with favourably…
Delicious simple dressings… by Anna Montali Spicy pomegranate and mint dressing Combine 125ml (½ cup) pomegranate juice with 30ml (2 tbsp) olive/avocado oil together with 30ml…
Kleine Zalze Gamay Noir cuts through the rich pastry filled with sausage meat mixture and served with salsa verde.
Print Recipe Chicory, peppered ham and blue cheese Ingredients 4 chicory bulbs, washed and halved 600g grapes, washed 500g peppered Kassler ham 300g blue cheese chopped fresh herbs, to garnish Instructions 1 Arrange the chicory halves and grapes on serving plates or a platter. 2 Divide the ham equally between the plates, crumble over the
You’ll be tempted to keep this butterscotch-glazed chocolate bundt cake all to yourself, but it’s the kind of delicious dessert that deserves to be shared. Full of chocolaty goodness and sweet syrup, it’s the perfect indulgence.
We love the combination of the sweet juicy watermelon with the saltiness of the smoked beef. Spanspek or melon can be substituted for the watermelon.
These fig, pistachio and vanilla pops are perfect for get-togethers and both adults and kids love them! Sophisticated and delicious, they’re full of creamy flavour and just enough earthy fruit. Perfect for a summer afternoon.