This yummy mussel chowder recipe is definitely one for the books! INGREDIENTS 4 corn on cobs, cleaned 2 tbsp olive oil 100 g sliced prosciutto, chopped 1 onion, fi nely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 3 potatoes, cut into 1 cm pieces 1 l fish stock 1 cup cream 1 kg black mussels, cleaned 2 tbsp chopped chives 1⁄4 cup chopped parsley Crusty loaf, toasted, to serve METHOD 1. Cut the kernels from the cob and set aside. Heat oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the prosciutto, onions and garlic together for 2–3 minutes, until golden. Add the corn, potatoes and…
Winter is soup season and this hearty bowl of nourishing soup is guaranteed to warm you up from your head to your toes. INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. olive oil…
Keen to try this Malva pudding with a twist? INGREDIENTS For the malva sauce 1 cup cream 1 cup milk 2 cups sugar 1⁄2 cup boiling water 1⁄2 cup orange juice 1 cup butter For the malva pudding 2 cups flour 2 tbsp bicarbonate of soda 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tbsp apricot jam 2 tbsp white vinegar 2 tbsp melted butter 11⁄2 cups milk Zest and juice of 2 oranges For the brandy custard 21⁄4 cups milk 3⁄4 cup cream 4 egg yolks 1⁄2 cup caster sugar 2 tsp cornflour 1⁄4 cup brandy 1 tsp vanilla essence To…
This quintessentially French classic peach and toffee croquembouche has been given a delightful twist with a tipsy peach crème patissière. INGREDIENTS Crème patissière 4½ cups milk 300 ml…
In case you haven’t heard yet – McCain has partnered with Food24 to bring you South Africa’s first personalised cookbook, created with an easy-to-use online tool, printed and delivered to your door. Here’s your chance to create your own! Danielle De Villiers, Senior Brand Manager at McCain says, “This one-of-a-kind McCain personalised cookbook is the ultimate family memento, with mouth-watering, easy-to-follow recipes that you can impress the entire family with. It also gives you the opportunity to pass on your own special recipes to the next generation. Unleash your inner cookbook author Building the personal cookbook is easy and can…
Why have one treat, when you can have layers of them? This pistachio & apricot baklava cake is guaranteed to be a showstopper – and a snap for…
INGREDIENTS 3 green apples, peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes 1½ tsp. mixed spice 1 tsp. vanilla essence ⅓ cup dried currants ½ cup water ½ cup caster sugar 1 cup roasted walnuts, chopped 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ cup brown sugar 12 sheets phyllo pastry 125 gram unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 Tbsp. honey 2 tsp. icing sugar METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180oC. Grease a 23 cm springform cake tin. PLACE the apple, mixed spice, vanilla, currants and water in a pot and bring to the boil over medium heat. REDUCE heat to a simmer and cook…
This low carb baked fish recipe is perfect for a quick and easy midweek dinner. INGREDIENTS 4 Tbsp. butter, melted 2 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. cornflour ½ cup…
This vegan-friendly mousse will be a hit with all your friends. And better yet, if you are in a time crunch, just top each bowl with fresh figs. INGREDIENTS 6 fresh figs, halved lengthways 2 Tbsp. caster sugar ¼ tsp. ground ginger For the mousse 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped ⅓ cup water 2 tsp. vanilla essence ½ tsp. ground ginger ½ cup aquafaba ¾ cup caster sugar 1 tsp. cocoa powder 2 Tbsp. slivered pistachios METHOD PREHEAT oven to 120°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. PLACE figs, cut-side up, on the baking tray and sprinkle…
Risotto comes from the Italian word riso meaning ‘rice’ and is a typical northern Italian dish. INGREDIENTS 650 grams cauliflower, cut into florets 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1…