• Rosé Champagne chiffon cake is the pinnacle of dessert elegance. It might look intimidating and take a little effort, but is definitely worth it! It’s one of the lightest and most delicious cakes you’ll ever taste, and is absolutely perfect for the end of a festive dinner. Rosé Champagne Chiffon Cake INGREDIENTS Cake 12 eggs, separated 300g castor sugar 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract 180g cake flour, sifted French buttercream 100g sugar 400ml rosé Champagne/MCC/sparkling wine 500g unsalted butter, softened 6 eggs few drops pink food colouring To serve peach jam, to spread gold-dusted roses, to garnish Christmas decorations, to…

    Roast duck with orange, brandy and plum sauce Up your braai day game with this incredible Roast duck with orange, brandy and plum sauce recipe. It is a must try this upcoming heritage day!  Recipe by Beate Joubert  Images and publishing by Penguin Random House SERVES 6  INGREDIENTS 1⁄4 cup orange liqueur  1⁄4 cup brandy  6 duck breasts (± 1 kg) with skin Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tbsp butter A few sage leaves to taste 2 tbsp pine nuts 6 rashers bacon, chopped A pinch of ground nutmeg A handful of fresh thyme, finely chopped 2 tsp dried…

    Soothing teas for the soul and its benefits Words by Sjaan van der Ploeg Tea has been around for centuries, and since the beginning, people have been taking advantage of its many benefits. Not only does tea calm, soothe, replenish and warm the body, but it also heals the mind. Today we’ll be looking at different teas, their properties and what each can do for you in certain situations. Tea contains compounds called polyphenols, which are micronutrients that are naturally found in plants. Polyphenols are known to help maintain a stable blood pressure, they keep your arteries healthy and clean,…

    Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni This spicy one-bowl dish takes midweek entertaining to a new level. Try this Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni. Serves 4–6 INGREDIENTS ½ chorizo, thinly sliced 15ml olive oil 1 small red onion, sliced 400g deboned chicken thigh fillets, cut into chunks 2 baby fennel bulbs, thinly sliced 10ml smoked paprika 15ml ground cumin 125g baby vine tomatoes 300g risoni (rice) pasta, cooked and drained 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves Salt and milled black pepper, to taste 30ml fennel fronds, chopped TO SERVE Lemon or lime wedges METHOD HEAT a wide frying pan or paella…

    Braised beef short ribs with mash This Braised beef short ribs with mash recipe is the perfect way to spoil your family with a delicious Sunday meal. INGREDIENTS BRAISED BEEG SHORT RIBS WITH MASH  2kg beef short ribs  2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 carrot , peeled and chopped  2 celery stalks, chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp sugar 1 ½ tbsp flour 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed stalk discarded 1 ½  cups red wine 3 ½ cups beef stock  3 bay leaves  8-12 small pearl onions  6-12Baby carrots PARMESAN…