Smag31 Quinoa and halloumi salad Originally from South America, quinoa is packed with protein and absorbs flavors easily. You’ll turn to this tasty recipe time and time again. Hands-on time 15min. Cooking time about a large serving bowl. In a small jug, mix 25min. Serves 4 · 200g (7oz) quinoa · 150g (5oz) fresh or frozen … Read more
Mexican chicken salad Inspired by an American “chopped” salad, this easy assembly job is sure to become a summer favorite Hands-on time 15min. Serves 4 · 2 skinless ready-cooked chicken breasts · 2 fresh corn on the cobs, or 225g (8oz) corn kernels · 125g (4oz) mature Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated · 25g (1oz) jalapeno … Read more
Forget a limp pile of sad leaves on the edge of the plate. Our big, bold, beautiful recipes are full of flavor and perfectly filling, even for the picky men in your lives! So tuck in – these super salads are made to share… Thai-style mango and prawn salad Crisp, refreshing and colorful, this is … Read more
Chinese 1. Pepper Steak Makes 6 servings Serving size 2.5 oz. steak, 1/2 cup peppers Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes · 1 lb. flank steak · 3 tbsp. lite soy sauce · 1 tbsp. Chinese rice wine or dry sherry · 2 tsp. cornstarch · 1/2 tsp. sugar · 11/2 tbsp. vegetable … Read more
Mexican 1. Red Snapper Veracruz Makes 4 servings Serving size 4 oz. fish, about 1 cup vegetables Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes o Cooking spray o 2 tsp. olive oil o 1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced (1 cup) o 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) o 3 garlic … Read more
Italian, Mexican, and Chinese are three of our best-loved cuisines. Food Editor Robyn Webb finds what’s been lost in translation, exploring the true essence of these global favorites. Italian 1. Peperonata Makes 4 servings Serving size 1 cup Preparation time 20 minutes Cooking time 25 minutes · 1 tbsp. olive oil · 1/2 small onion, … Read more
Gennaro Contaldo’s Barley and Bean Soup David says: ‘Gennaro cooked me this soup when I was feeling particularly blue.. It cheered me up!’ Gennaro Contaldo’s Barley and Bean Soup Hands-on time 20min, plus overnight soaking. Cooking time about 3hr. Serves 6 · 500 (1lb 2oz) dried borlotti beans, soaked overnight in cold water · 8tbsp … Read more
Ever wondered what really famous cooks make for themselves? Devised by some of the food world’s best-known names, these mouthwatering recipes could be the answer-and will inspire your own favorite family meals Top cooks’ choice David Loftus has snapped culinary creations by some of the best-known cooks, and his work never fails to cause a … Read more
British asparagus is in season right now, so make the most of this deliciously sophisticated veg while you can Asparagus, Shallot & Feta Tart Serve: 8 · 6 sheets of filo pastry · Hunk of Parmesan · 6 shallots · Knob of butter · Glug of olive oil · 1 bunch of asparagus (about 250g) … Read more
The power of parental education Steve Jobs’s foster father taught him the basic knowledge of electronics when he was young, and surely he did not aware talent at that time. This is reasonable because intelligence includes 49% of knowledge, 51% of practice. There are also environmental factors (such as the impact of parents). However, many … Read more
Let the baby listen to Mozart music since he/she was in the womb and study Chinese in kindergarten, the parents are expecting their children will have a solid foundation to become successful geniuses in future. Of course, we heard a lot about pressure of studying, learning, exams, why can children have a normal life? Many … Read more
People who have just become parents are haunted by the “content” of baby nappies, it is normal. With infants, it may be a thick, yellowish fecal matter each day to yellowish liquid flows with seeds after each feeding, according to Dr. David Hill, adjunct professor of pediatrics of the Medical University of North Carolina, Chapel … Read more
May I have heard that breastfeeding babies often take longer time to sleep all night. Should my son do this? First, remember that “sleeping all the night” at this age actually means 5 or 6 hours, not 8 or 9 hours. Second, every baby is different from another. Some babies will start sleeping a lot … Read more
Jody Boshoff’s milk tart liqueur “milk tart is an iconic South African pud and reminds me of my Ouma’s baking. This drink is the perfect end to a good roast.” Jody Boshoff’s milk tart liqueur Serves 8 to 10 Easy Great value Preparation: 10 minutes · Vodka 1 ¼ cups · Condensed milk 1 x … Read more
Six readers share their dearly beloved dishes; all made using quintessentially South African ingredients, that cater to both a nostalgic yearning and a craving for comfort Varsha Naidu’s Chunky Pea Puree “Mint is one of the loveliest herbs and, when combined with peas, it works beautifully. The Parmesan adds a wonderful creaminess and extra level … Read more
There’s something yummy in my freezer that’s slowly disappearing! I baked a batch of chewy gingersnap cookies with my daughter Sabrina one weekend and ate some freshly baked ones for Merienda. We had a couple of cookies left over, so the next day, I decided to turn them into ice cream cookie sandwiches! All I … Read more
Marie is the mastermind behind Kitchen Revolution, an Alabang-based gourmet company that specializes in holistic, plant-based cooking classes, workshops, and lectures. She is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City and has completed Cornell University’s Plant-based Nutrition program. Marie is passionate about god food that tastes amazing, nourishes the body, and … Read more
About the columnist Joey de Larrazabal-Blanco started cooking in earnest out of absolute necessity-a continent away from home with no one to feed her. She then promptly and totally flung herself into a one-woman love affair with food-procuring it, preparing it, and ultimately, consuming it. She carries no credentials except for her passion and is … Read more
Healthy Pizza Bites Stay away from fast food joints and make your own pizza instead. The whole wheat crust and tuna chunks combo is the healthy difference! Healthy Pizza Bites Serve: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes · 12 pieces mini wheat pizza crust · ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce … Read more
Onion Tarte Tain I can’t take all the credit for this one. Scot Kirton, a.k.a. “Scottish”, put a dish onto The River Café’s menu while we were running it, which was a version of this, only he used a nice thin slice of Spanish onion and topped it with melting porcini mousse. Mine is a … Read more