We used a firm, stringy cow’s milk mozzarella in this dish as buffalo mozzarella tends to melt away into the sauce. TO DRINK: Try Capaia Blue Grove Hill 2005 with its coffee and chocolate aromas on a blackcurrant and plum frame
We’re loving season 2 of Clover’s Little Big Cook Off – the teams are just amazing to watch, we can’t believe how talented those kids are. But we have to admit, because we are foodies at heart, our favourite part of the show are the delicious recipes. We managed to get hold of a few of the recipes from the show for you to try out. Watch this space, we’ll be adding more! 1. Caramelised onion, chedder and pesto scones 2. Banana crumpets with crispy bacon and maple syrup 3. Lace pancakes with poached plums and cardamom scented cream 4.…
Your Father’s Day menu is ready and waiting! That special man in your life is sure to love these dishes as much as he loves you. 1. Craft beer and Healey’s Cheddar soup Serves: 6 Difficult level: Easy Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS: 225g streaky bacon, diced 1 celery stick, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 large jalapeño or other mild chilli, seeded and chopped 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh thyme, chopped 340ml Ace’s Brew Worx Lager or other lager 650ml chicken stock 55g unsalted butter 65g cake flour 250ml (1 cup) fresh…
1. Traditional milk tart with almond crust Makes: 1 milk tart Difficulty level: A little effort Time: 1 hour + 1 hour to chill INGREDIENTS: Pastry 200g (2 cups) ground almonds 100g brown sugar 50g cold butter, cubed 30ml (2 tbsp) ice water Custard 4 large egg yolks 50g cornflour 250ml (1 cup) milk 150g sugar seeds from ½ vanilla pod cinnamon, to serve METHOD: Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease a pie dish. For the pastry, combine the almonds, sugar and butter in a bowl. Using your fingers, rub the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.…
Tapas Revolution (Ebury Press, R420): Omar Allibhoy, the hunky chef who put Spanish food on the UK culinary map, definitely whets our appetite! His favourite traditional tapas recipes from his restaurant, Tapas Revolution, offer a gourmet glimpse into everything we love about comida Española! Highlight: Venison with chocolate. WIN one of five copies of Tapas Revolution, to enter click here.
You only live once, so bake the cookies, lick the bowl and indulge… Below we share 3 nifty gadgets to get you baking in no time! Chocolate melt: Melt chocolate to a smooth and silky consistency every time with the Inspire Chocolate Melting Jar from Pick ‘n Pay (R40 each) Making Waffles: You don’t need a waffle maker to have the beautiful smell of freshly baked waffles spilling out of your home in the morning. Simply pour the batter into your Lékué Silicone Waffle Making Kit and insert into your oven for 15 minutes, from Yuppiechef.com, (R395 for a set…
1. Iced biscuits 2. Hot cross bread and butter chocolate pudding 3. Chocolate chunk cookies 4. Fudgy choco brownies
Kiss your diet goodbye! British chef and TV personality Lorraine Pascale brings you a cookbook filled with 100 baking recipes, from muffins to tarts and bread, this will make your teatime treat worth savouring. Lorraine shows how to cut out the fat or sugar without loosing all the delicious flavour, and each recipe is compared with the standard version (in terms of fat and calorie content) to allow you to make comparisons. We’ve got our eyes on the white chocolate and cherry torte. Highlight: Try the oaty and almond vanilla pastry for a healthy, wholesome option.
Dedicated to everyone who dreams of leaving their 9 to 5, this book is a burst of colour. Learn how to make marvellous meringues in a variety of flavours and forms. These two Meringue Girls, Alex Hoffler and Stacey O’Gorman, open you to a world of meringues that even the most novice of baker can get stuck into. The duo work in creating desserts with a contemporary twist to them, as well as giving them a world of colour and presentation pizazz. Perfect for gifts and entertaining purposes (as you are always going to get that ‘wow factor’). Look out…
Motivated Masterchef SA finalist Shannon Smuts gets stuck into a healthy-driven passion project, and expounds on life BM (before Masterchef) and AM (after Masterchef). I am super open-minded about food and have respectfully eaten everything ever offered to me: from smelly seaweed and crocodile to rat… the list is endless and bizarre. I try to remember that something that’s taboo for me is actually a staple in other countries. But I will admit I really had to wrap my head around the half of a scorpion I ate in Bangkok – I can say unequivocally that I won’t be doing…
Sweet potato is not only delicious, it’s becoming a bit of a super ingredient thanks to its versatility. Sweet potato churros are a delicious way to turn starch into dessert. These golden bites are absolutely delicious, but if you prefer the more traditional Mexican treat, click here. Recipe by Puleng Moshoaliba
1. Honey: Perfect for women, honey is a great source of boron, a trace mineral that aids the body in using and metabolising oestrogen (the female sex hormone). On the other hand, it is also a good source of vitamin B, which is needed for healthy testosterone production, so it’s perfect for men too. Honey also includes health-giving enzymes and phytochemicals. 2. Figs: Figs are historically regarded as one of the more sensual foods, revered by the Greeks as sacred – they used them as a symbol for love and fertility – and referred to as one of Cleopatra’s favourite…
Brandy snap baskets are great to have in your personal recipe archive. Not only are these golden delights tasty and easy, they’re also very versatile. You can fill them with ice cream, fruit, chocolate, or anything your heart desires. Crispy and delicious!
Brimming with imperishable charm, Cullinan, the quaint Edwardian village just east of Pretoria, has oodles to offer the weekend tourist. Cullinan is an easy 90-minute drive from Joburg and about 45 minutes from Pretoria. Take the N1 highway to Pietersburg. Continue past Pretoria until you see the R515 offramp – take it. Go through the tollgate towards Rayton/Cullinan. Then follow the signs to Cullinan. By Kate Turner EAT Sit down to a scrumptious meze graze at As Greek as it Gets. A popular evergreen with locals and visitors alike, remember to book ahead. Order the saganaki – that’s crumbed feta…
Have you ever had a cookie dough recipe that turned out perfectly every single time? Well we’ve got it. The ultimate vanilla cookie dough is all you’ll ever need again for these sweet basics, and the final products are so delicious and fool-proof that you won’t be able to stop making them. More cookie recipes you will love: Double cookie peanut butter biscuits Triple chocolate almond cookies Oat and cranberry crunch cookies Ice-cream sandwich cookies