Hazelnut meringue stack with glazed figs is a layered triumph. Meringue has a distinctive sweetness that’s made more delicate by the earthiness of figs and hazelnuts. A lovely centerpiece for afternoon tea. Recipe by Andria Neophytou
1. Stressed? A high source of potassium, figs can help lower and control your blood. The potassium found in figs particularly helps combat ‘salt-sensitive hypertension’. 2. When steaming…
Three-cheese soufflé might sound a little intimidating, but this savoury twist on a traditionally sweet pastry is easy and delicious. This lighter-than-air soufflé is a great dish if you’re looking for something unusual for afternoon tea. Recipe by Alida Ryder
The step-by-step Origami to make the Easter Bunny is a fun and festive way to add decor to your Easter feast. Here’s how to do it: Step 1:…
Print Recipe Escargot from your garden Serves: 6 – 8 snails per person Cooking Time: 5 days (for the snails) + 40 minutes prep time Ingredients escargot handful of fine salt bouquet of garni splash of white wine vinegar handful of cracked peppercorns garlic butter, to serve Instructions 1 Collect as many snails as you
Print Recipe Meringues Ingredients Meringues are made by gradually mixing castor sugar into beaten egg whites. For hard meringues (macaroons) use 1 large egg white to 50g sugar. For soft meringues (tarts and puddings) use 1 large egg white to 25g sugar. Instructions 1 Eggs should be at room temperature and utensils should be clean
White chocolate and fig mousse is a dreamy dessert. Sweet and smooth, it’s a great combination of rich and earthy, thanks to the fresh figs. This is a lovely dessert to serve at a fancy dinner party or high tea. Recipe by Sarah Dall Photograph by Dawie Verwey
A decadent meal with simple flavours that pack a punch, linguine with mandarin, chilli and lobster sauce is a perfect dinner dish. Seafood and pasta is always a…
Clover Salmon and Dill Muffins The recipe for these tasty tea time treats was created by the culinary pros behind the Clover Little Big Cook Off – a new reality family cooking show that airs on SABC3 on May 10 at 6pm. The winner of the TV show will walk away with R1 million in prizes and you, the viewer, can win R1,000 a day! For more info, visit www.littlebigcookoff.co.za Makes: 12 Difficulty level: Easy Time: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS: 500ml flour 2ml paprika 10ml baking powder 2ml salt 250ml CLOVER CHEDDAR CHEESE, grated 15ml chopped fresh dill 15ml chopped fresh…
Over the years the readers have always put us to our paces with fresh ideas and interesting food queries. One reader, Annabel Davids, had the perfect classic cheesecake…