All about phyllo pastry: Phyllo pastry is tissue-thin sheets of dough used predominantly in Greek and Middle Eastern pastries and pies. It is used in multiple layers of butter-coated pastry to create a flaky crust. The pastry is found in the frozen section at grocery stores and comes in large sheets rolled into a compact roll of about 30 sheets. _ It needs to stay covered and should be thawed in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for a few hours. The secret to using phyllo is to be organised and work quickly. Prepare all your ingredients before opening…
A light and delicious summer treat. The recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd *Recipe adapted from Jamie Oliver’s cookbook Jamie’s Italy
Print Recipe Vanilla and honey-roasted figs on waffles with mascarpone Serves: 2 Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients 8 figs 60ml (¼ cup) honey seeds from ¼ vanilla pod 4 ready-made waffles 80ml ( cup) mascarpone toasted almonds, to serve fresh mint, to garnish Instructions 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C. 2 Place the figs in
These simple sides will add that special something to your festive table.
This recipe for Tandoori spiced chicken is easy to prepare, it is served in a single dish, and allows you lots of time to relax and enjoy the meal…
This brings an Italian flavour to a veryEnglish tradition. Get your butcher to debone, skin and mince 2 turkey drumsticks. Alternatively, use chicken mince. TO DRINK: Lomond Merlot 2005, ideal companion for any tomato-based dish.
TO SERVE Place on a serving platter, slice into 1 – 2cm slices. It’s stunning with a bitter leaf salad, strong mustard, cornichons and crusty bread. PERFECTLY PAIRED…
Recipes by Leila Saffarian Photography by Dylan Swart 1. Parma ham and spinach baked eggs Click on the image below to access the recipe. 2. Eggy pizza bread Click on the image below to access the recipe. 3. Huevos rancheros Click on the image below to access the recipe. 4. Soft-poached eggs with hash browns and crispy bacon Click on the image below to access the recipe.
Pound cake is always a favourite for afternoon tea. So take things one step further and serve up this delicious maraschino cherry pound cake that your guests are sure to love!
Print Recipe Vanilla poppy-seed cake with caramel praline Serves: 10 Ingredients 1 hour 15 mins 100g butter, at room temperature 100g castor sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 100g cake flour 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder 60ml (¼ cup) poppy seeds ICING 80g butter, softened 130g (1 cup) icing sugar, sifted 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract