You can cut and serve this as square segments with cocktail sticks. TO DRINK: An earthy, mushroom-loving pinot noir from Muratie
TO DRINK: Sauvignon blanc would rise to the occasion here – go for something subtle from Fairview or Jordan.
Absolutely delicious as a snack at a cocktail party, the sweet preserved figs can be replaced with fresh figs when they’re in season. TO DRINK: An off-dry wine…
Crisp, melt-in-your-mouth meringues are easy to make. All you need is patience, time and these essential tips. How to make meringues MAKES about 20 INGREDIENTS 3 egg whites 100g castor sugar 15ml cornflour METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 100°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. WHIP egg whites in a glass bowl with an electric mixer until very stiff – you should be able to hold the bowl over your head without anything falling out. Gradually sprinkle in the castor sugar while whipping, then mix in the cornflour. Mix for 2 minutes to help the sugar dissolve. SPOON…
Simple tips for smart food…This gorgeous frozen presentation is great for serving cold soups, fruit salads or canapés such as oysters. Place a glass bowl on a baking…
Crunchy peanut brittle is a worldwide favourite, with lots of global variations. There’s no wondering why; this crunchy treat is the perfect balance of nutty and sweet. We’ve stuck to a pretty traditional recipe to create this delicious delight.
Stained glass cookies are beautiful little delicacies that are a great addition to any party. They can be hung off the backs of chairs with beautiful ribbons or used as…
Use soft rolls for this old egg and watercress mini rolls favourite. Ask your supermarket or bakery to bake mini white rolls for you if you can’t get ready-made ones.
This is the “parent” dough that you can use to make all but one of the other recipes. Basic bread dough is something every cook should know how to…
Perfectly beautiful to look at, a Cointreaupolitan is a variation on the classic Cosmopolitan, taking things up a notch by replacing the usual vodka and Triple Sec with Cointreau. It’s a superb start to a party. It’s believed that punch originated from an ancient East Indian recipe traditionally consisting of five ingredients, the word punch deriving from the Hindi word “panch”, which means five. The original ingredients used were tea, spices, sugar, water and lemon. The name was adopted by early sailors who loved the concoctions and they spread the punch idea throughout the world’s seaport taverns. The result was…
A divine dish for entertaining or whenever you’re feeling for something hearty. Beef fillet served with gorgonzola brandy sauce and vegetable ribbons is deliciously seasoned and filling.