Butternut seeds taste great toasted. To prepare your butternut, peel it with a potato peeler, chop in half and then scoop out the seeds.
Scoop up the sauce with loads of crusty bread – a meal in itself. TO DRINK: Bellingham Fair Maiden contains six grape varieties, with the emphasis on chenin. It is a gorgeous combination of white wine flavours (spice, fruit and herbs) that will stand up to this dish’s intricate flavours.
The beauty of this dessert is in its name. Eton mess is great because it can be a visual disaster and still be delicious. That’s the point! You can’t go wrong with this tantalising British classic. Serve with a cup of tea.
Recipe by Rudi Liebenberg, executive chef of The Saxon Boutique Hotel and Spa in Sandhurst, Johannesburg. Crème brûlée is such a classic dish. Sweet, satisfying, and delicious every…
Who says that frozen delights can only be sweet? This avocado and pink peppercorn sorbet will convince you that some of the best sorbets are savoury, fresh, and delicious. Cook’s tip: You can substitute the pink peppercorns for lemon zest.Vicki Clarke and Nikki Gaskell are partners in Fresh, one of the country’s most dynamic catering companies. They also own and run the Johannesburg restaurant, Bella. Call Vicki on 082 414 9245 or Nikki on 083 741 7436.