Cheesy leek filo spiral with minted yoghurt Loaded with wow factor, this is a deceptively easy dish to make! Use 1 or 2 sheets of phyllo, according to your desired number of layers, but don’t use more than 2 sheets, as the phyllo will crack too much. TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes | SERVES 6 as a starter INGREDIENTS SPIRAL 50 g salted butter + 20 g extra, melted 250g leeks, washed and sliced ½ tsp salt 125 g ricotta 150 g feta, crumbled 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1-2 sheets store-bought…
Baobab Retreat cocktail Five-star game lodge on the banks of Zambezi River, Batoka, shares one of their delicious, thirst-quenching cocktail recipes truly inspired by Africa. Batokas’ Baobab Retreat…
Prawn, avocado & asparagus salad It’s fresh, it’s easy and so delicious. Try this Prawn, avocado & asparagus salad. PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOK TIME 25 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 170 g asparagus, trimmed, halved 1⁄2 cup olive oil 1⁄4 cup lemon juice ½ onion, coarsely chopped 1⁄4 cup firmly packed basil leaves 1⁄2 cup firmly packed parsley leaves ¼ cup oil 500 g medium prawns, shelled and deveined, tails in tact ½ garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp butter 50 g snow pea shoots 35 g pistachios, roasted, coarsely chopped 1 large avocado, cut into wedges …
The Amorim Cap Classique Challenge awards five category trophies for Best Brut, Best Rosé, Best Blanc de Blanc, Best Extended Aging Class and Best Nectar wines and Simonsig…
Rainbow burrito bowl A perfect summer vegetarian lunch! PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 4 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 175 g sweet mini bell peppers 250 g cherry truss tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 trimmed corn cob 1 tin (400 g) kidney beans, drained, rinsed 2 spring onions, finely chopped 2 tbsp lime juice 1 cup brown rice 1 cup double thick yoghurt 2 tsp chipotle chilli sauce, or to taste 1 tsp smoked paprika 4 baby cos lettuce hearts, quartered 2 large avocados, halved 4 baby radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced coriander sprigs and…
As our gazes already begin to turn to 2023’s décor trends, one common prediction is that uniformity is out and expression pieces are in. That matching lounge suite?…
Little banana coconut cakes Your new favourite dessert! PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 20 minutes | MAKES 24 INGREDIENTS 4 egg whites 60 g butter, melted 50 g coconut sugar 80 g ground almonds 50 g wholemeal self-raising flour 100 g mashed overripe banana 25 g flaked coconut ½ tsp ground cinnamon METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Grease two 12-hole 20ml mini muffin pans. USING a fork, lightly whisk egg whites in a medium bowl until combined. Add butter, coconut sugar, ground almonds and flour; stir until combined. Stir in banana. SPOON mixture into holes;…
Looking for a way to freshen up your home these holidays? Nothing quite says “relaxation” than some leafy green plants delicately spaced around your home. For R125 (50%…
On a lazy Sunday afternoon I found myself at Jordan Restaurant with some family friends. Little did I know that it would be an experience worth writing about. Fine dining at its…finest. For lack of a better word. From a beautiful soft aesthetic, stunning views, and innovative meals, it was a visit to remember. Modern yet traditional aesthetic Upon arrival I was intrigued by the décor. Beautiful branded stoneware that softened the atmosphere and instilled a sense of calm once seated. A hint of what was yet to come. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable, which made the whole meal…
Beige and naturals are classic and aesthetically pleasing but there’s definitely a lot of attention right now on all things bold! Adding a splash of bold colours, patterns,…