As South Africans, if there is one thing we might not know that we all have in common, it is that we love tradition. Whether it is in our cultural practices, cooking techniques or the recipes we use – we love something that reminds us of home. The nation’s gastronomy is coming of age as chefs and home cooks alike begin to experiment with indigenous foods and plants to create dishes that are bursting with unusual flavours, and sharp contrasts, and is quintessentially South African. There is a variety of indigenous South African ingredients ranging from indigenous grain crops, vegetable crops…
At Caroline’s Red Wine Review Cape Town’s wine doyen Caroline Rillema shows off the Western Cape’s most celebrated wines. The evening – taking place this year on Thursday,…
This August, the award-winning Salsify at The Roundhouse and Chef Ryan Cole will be opening their kitchen doors and welcoming a host of the industry’s best to join them in creating a series of memorable Sunday lunches. Left: Chef Ryan Cole PHOTO: Supplied/Jan Ras Photography. Right: Sourced/Salsify.co.za Every Sunday for the month of August, Chef Ryan has invited a friend and fellow chef to join him in creating a once-off collaborative lunch. The lineup is an impressive standing of the Cape’s chefs he has worked with in the past and like-minded colleagues who share his ethos of hyper-local, and hyper-sustainable…
Who doesn’t love a good pizza? These mini pizzas are the perfect blend of wild mushrooms, savoury cheese, and fragrant herbs, all nestled on a crispy and chewy…
A family trip to the Kruger sounds like a blast, but cramming four generations of hangry Karoo farmers into a Volkswagen Kombi for 16 hours is asking for trouble. Nonetheless, as Louzel Lombard Steyn puts foot from Cradock to Punda Maria, she identifies plenty of good Bosveld food along the way. The first hiccup came when we picked up the van from the car rental agency. Dad’s farm English had proved too difficult to decipher over the phone and we were presented with a windowless panel van instead of a passenger vehicle for game viewing. It was quite problematic, seeing…
With each buttery bite, you’ll savour the perfect balance of rich, creamy feta cheese and sautéed spinach. Encased in a golden, flaky puff pastry shell, this snack is…
The theme for this year’s Nelson Mandela Day, which takes place on July 18, is “It is in Your Hands.” In addressing the worldwide problem of poverty, suffering, and deprivation, Nelson Mandela said, “It is in your hands to make our world a better one for all, especially the poor, vulnerable, and marginalised.” These significant remarks from our global icon and father of our nation are at the heart of our efforts this Nelson Mandela Day to address the intersection of climate change and food security. South Africans can participate in the day by donating food to various organisations that…
Try this Garden lasagne with zucchini, cashew cream, minced sunflower seeds, and tomatoes, when looking to upgrade your meat-free lasagne! This garden lasagne recipe is easy to make, made…
Raspberry and chocolate macarons These bite-sized Raspberry and chocolate macarons are the perfect combination of fruity sweetness and decadent chocolate. TOTAL TIME 2 hours 5 minutes | MAKES 18 INGREDIENTS 175 g icing sugar 175 g ground almonds 15 g freeze-dried raspberry powder 2 large egg whites A few drops of red food colouring 225 g dark chocolate; (minimum 70% cocoa solids) 225 ml double cream METHOD USE a 2.5 cm round shot glass as a guide to draw 36 circles on a sheet of greaseproof paper. Oil a large baking sheet, then turn the greaseproof paper circle-side-down and smooth it…
Dust off your trusty slow-cooker and get ready to embark on a culinary journey where succulent chicken meets the irresistible allure of white wine and herbs. Prepare to…