Self-confessed Taste addict and owner of popular Cape Town coffee haunt, Escape Caffe, Lameen Abdul-Malik is no average Joe. Here, he tells his extraordinary tale “I like to believe that life is like a really interesting book that’s divided into different chapters. Next to the entrance of my Cape Town coffee shop hangs a framed … Read more
Dillys Trollips Curried Lamb Kebabs “In the Karoo, hospitality is important, probably because we live so far apart. When we call on each other, things are done properly. There won’t only be chicken drumsticks and salad on the table; no, we’ll have four or five different kinds of grilled meat-from sheep’s tails to chops and … Read more
Jon Hey’s Sticky tipsy tart “This is my mother in-law Jane’s recipe and has been a family favorite for generations. I’ve added my own spin and included it in my dessert repertoire as it is the perfect ending to any meal.” Serves 6 A little effort Great value Jon Hey’s Sticky tipsy tart Preparation: 20 … Read more
The dilemma Keeping pitchers of juice cold when you’re entertaining at home is always a challenge. Loading it up with ice cubes is the obvious answer, but of course, that also results in a diluted, watery flavor. How can you keep juice or punch cold and still maintain the same sweet taste? Favored ice cubes … Read more
Asian Pork Noodles Asian Pork Noodles Preheat the oven to 200*C. Cook 400 g egg noodles in boiling salted water until aldente. Mix 2 chopped red chilies, 2 crushed garlic doves, 1 x 2 cm piece ginger, grated, 70 g treacle sugar, 2 T honey, 1t sesame oil, 1T fish sauce, 1T white wine vinegar, … 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
When there just isn’t enough time to cook. Turn to simple, flavorful dishes to help complete your meal plan. Broccoli Pasta Salad Gobble up this tasty take on good ol’ pasta salad! In a pan with 3 tablespoons olive oil, sauté 3 cloves garlic (minced) and 1 small onion (cubed). Once the onions are translucent, … Read more
Chicken And Sweet corn With Avo Cook 2 cobs sweet corn in salted, boiling water until tender. Slice off the kernels and set aside. Heat 1T olive oil, 1 crushed garlic clove, 11 smoked paprika, the juice of 1 lemon and 1T chili paste in a large pan. Cut 400 g skinless chicken breast into … 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
A graduate of the Peregrine School of Cordon Blue London, Jun Jun de Guzman is a popular chef instructor as well as programs director at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies in San Juan. (His students and friends fondly call him “Chefie”). He is also a member if the Council of Chefs of the USDA-FAS. … Read more
Sandwich Prego Roll Heat 2T olive oil, ½ cup red wine, 2 crushed garlic cloves and 1 chopped chili in a saucepan over a high heat. Add 2 roughly chopped medium-sized tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Meanwhile, heat 1T olive oil in a large pan. Sear 4 beef … 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
Saturday’s Japanese Maki Rolls With Miso-Tofu Soup Serves 2 to 4 Preparation: 45 minutes, plus standing time Cooking: 20 minutes · Nori sheets 4 · Cooked prawns 100 g, chopped · Large ripe avocado 1, thinly sliced · Smoked salmon trout 100 g, thinly sliced · Small crisp cucumbers 2, cut into thin strips · … Read more
Samatha Foxon’s Brie With Honey Comb Heat 1T olive oil in a frying pan and toast 4 slices French baguette until crisp and golden. Top each slice with sliced Brie, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped toasted cashew nuts. Place under the grill until the cheese has melted. Top with fresh honeycomb. Serves 4 … 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
Thursday’s English Roast Beef And Yorkshire Pudding Serves 4 to 6 Preparation: 20 minutes, plus chilling time Cooking: 1 hour Thursday’s English Roast Beef And Yorkshire Pudding · Beef fillet 800g · Olive oil 1T, plus extra for moistening · Worcester sauce 1T · Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper · Watercress, for serving … Read more
When it comes to puddings, SAM WOULIDGE knows only one language – her mother’s tongue I like puddings. I particularly like traditional Afrikaans puddings. For while my heart may be evenly divided into two (English father, Afrikaans mother), when it comes to puddings, I don’t believe the English stand a chance. For me, malvapoeding will … 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
Tomatoes are high in lycopene (one of the most potent antioxidants in the diet), vitamin C and fiber Serves 4 Prep 5 mins Cook 30 mins Per serve 2170kJ Fat 19g Sat fat 5g Slow-Roasted Tomato & Steak Rolls · Roma tomatoes, 4, halved · Olive oil, 2 tablespoons · Dried Italian herbs, ½ teaspoon … Read more
This Christmas Day Simple Menu Plan summarises a basic Christmas lunch we prepared one year. It catered for 13 adults and six kids. When I’m hosting Christmas Day lunch at our home, I set aside time in the weeks leading up to it for making a dedicated menu plan for the big day. Planning the food … Read more