Food

While this traditional dish may be considered old school, classic French cuisine never fails to satisfy and melds seamlessly with a top class Cabernet Sauvignon.

Pastry Base Ingredients  120g Salted Butter (cold)80g Icing Sugar3 egg Yolks250g Cake Flour25ml Cold Water Method: Part 1: Place the cold butter, flour and icing sugar into a food processor and blitz until a fine crumb consistency is reached.Add egg yolks and blend.Give the processor a good scrape and blitz...

The school holidays, long weekends and the mild autumn climate make this a perfect time for multi-generational visitors.

Let them eat cake - make sure it's this recipe!

Made using pork chops that are perfectly seasoned to and cooked on a hot pan.

The flavour is milky, light and accented with vanilla and cinnamon.

Roast is a common Sunday lunch meal but in 2021 we eat good every day!

Paneer is a luxurious, soft and delicious Indian cheese, usually served in a curry gravy with a side of roti or naan. It is the perfect light, spongy, cheese and best of all its so easy to make. There are stores that sell paneer but it really is so easy...

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A true South African delight - peppermint crisp tart will make an appearance on most Christmas and Sunday lunch tables. ALSO TRY: South African treasure: The Scone Shack near Cape Point Ingredients 1 tin of caramel 500ml (2 cups) cream2 bars of peppermint crisp chocolate you can supplement with Aero...

A favourite South African sweet treat, butter biscuits are quick and easy to bake. They suit just about every occasion from birthdays to weddings, family gatherings to snacks. You can substitute the butter for margarine but it does affect the quality and the taste of the biscuits. ALSO TRY: The...

There are chickens, pigs, dogs and bunnies roaming the gardens freely - making it a kiddies paradise.

Dombolo is a South African bread, some think it is a dumpling but it defers in ingredients. Dumplings are a mixture of self-raising flour, milk and oil. Dombolo uses yeast and takes longer to prepare. It can be used in stews, but is best served as a side. The dombolo...

Shakshuka originated in Tunisia and is savoured as a classic North African dish. It is also very popular in the Middle East and can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch or supper. Made from fresh, simple ingredients - the word Shakshuka translates to mixture - and includes tomatoes and eggs in a...

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Roti originates in India and is commonly made to accompany a good curry. It is a flatbread and is enjoyed universally. The secret to making a good roti is the dough, and making sure you don't over-knead when preparing. Also the heat of the pan is important - too hot...

Easter bread is a tradition passed on from generation to generation. It is typically made with raisins but if you are not a fan you can exclude them and add chocolate chips instead. This recipe makes three generous loafs and is used for Easter brunch or lunch. Ingredients 2 packets...

In 2018, Head Chef Chris Erasmus won Eat Out's coveted Chef of Chef's award.

Vetkoek or amagwinya is a traditional South African snack which can be made with both sweet or savoury fillings. Easily translated, it means fat cakes and is a simple mixture of flour, water, sugar and salt - deep-fried and enjoyed with savoury mince or a thick layer of butter. Ingredients...

If you are craving 'hot-out-the-oven' scones, lathered with thick butter, strawberry jam and a dollop of fresh cream - then you've come to the right place. Here's a recipe that's easy to make and will fulfil that craving in less than an hour. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour½ cup white...

Bread and butter pudding is a hearty South African favourite. It is a dessert reminiscent of ouma's house on a Sunday afternoon. There are some traditional recipes that have been passed on from generation to generation and some modern variations which include using hot-cross buns instead of bread. This recipe...

In less than 10 minutes you could ne enjoying a moist chocolate cake.

Macaroni and cheese is a quick and simple recipe that delivers on flavour every time. It's a firm favourite for the children and takes less than 20 minutes to whip up. For variations you can add chicken , bacon or a meat alternative. Ingredients ¼ cup butter¼ cup floursalt to...

What could be better than making pancakes from scratch? It's also incredibly easy.

Enter seitan (pronounced say-tan), the latest food trend that’s going viral online.

Pap and Chakalaka is delicious when combined with sweetcorn and cheese. It makes for the perfect braai side dish.

It's as easy as one, two, three and in a few minutes you have a quick and easy pizza dough recipe that tastes incredible.

Although it is hard to believe, these 10 foods you have been storing in your fridge really don't belong there.

A vegetable with range and versatility the cauliflower can be as a substituted for pizza dough, rice, mash and now even wings.

Demand for vanilla beans and pure vanilla extract and powder is sky high but there is trouble on the tropical islands where the beans are grown. Despite high consumer demand for the world’s favourite spice, prices at the source are in a downward spiral. You and I may not be...

While many are excited by the prospect of presents and partying, one tradition that especially brings South Africans together, and that most look forward to, is the Christmas food.