• Baked ricotta tarts Delicate Baked ricotta tarts. Even consider making your own homemade ricotta, it’s so worth it! PREP TIME 1 hour 10 minutes | COOK TIME 35 minutes | Makes 18 INGREDIENTS PASTRY 55 g blanched whole almonds, roasted ¼ cup sesame seeds, roasted 1 ¼ cups (185 g) plain flour 125 g chilled butter, coarsely chopped ¼ cup caster sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp chilled water RICOTTA FILLING  1 ¼ cups ricotta ¼ cup caster sugar 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest 1 egg  1 egg yolk TO SERVE ½ cup…

    The Swartland’s renowned Riebeek Valley Wine Co. has added a delicious bubbly to its award-winning portfolio. “We’re tremendously excited about expanding this range of very popular wines, named after an early explorer to our valley,” says winemaker Jacques Theron. “With the weather warming up, the timing is just perfect considering they’re both sublime and tasty refreshers.” The new Brut Rosé displays bright red berry notes, a hint of rose petals, and a touch spice, making it perfect with a variety of dishes including rich chocolate desserts. Decadent chocolate cheesecake Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It’s…

    Macadamia & chocolate upside-down cake A decadent addition to your Christmas feast. PREP TIME 30 minutes | TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes + cooling | SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 150 g unsalted butter, melted  ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar  2 tbsp golden syrup  210 g coarsely chopped macadamias, lightly roasted  150 g unsalted butter, extra, softened  1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, separated  100 g dark chocolate, melted, cooled  ¾ cup self-raising flour  ½ cup plain flour  ½ tbsp dutch-processed cocoa  ¾ cup buttermilk  1 tsp white vinegar METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Grease a deep…

    Inimitable product design, boundless creativity, and of course, solaire yellow…the colour of positivity and the rising sun. This is what exemplifies Veuve Clicquot’s solaire culture, a culture that has given rise to collectible products that embody the spirit of Veuve Clicquot. Enhancing the art of living with beautiful, innovative design is part of the Maison’s past and now, its future too. This year marks 250 years of Veuve Clicquot and with that, a quarter century of solaire culture. In honour of this milestone, Veuve Clicquot has collaborated with Smeg to launch a special version of the FAB28 fridge customised in…

    Mexican braised pork shoulder with orange & chili Pork shoulder slow-cooked with an array of fragrant flavours! PREP TIME 20 min | COOK TIME 3 hours 30 minutes | SERVES 6  INGREDIENTS  2 tbsp olive oil 1.5 kg boneless pork shoulder 1 orange, halved 2 red onions, cut into wedges 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed  1 cup orange juice 400 g tin diced tomatoes ¼ cup chipotle sauce 1 tsp dried oregano ½ cup barbecue sauce ½ cup chopped fresh coriander, plus extra…