Shortbread Cookies Makes 15-20 (depending on cookie cutter size) Ingredients 215g unsalted butter, room temp 1 ¼ cup icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp table salt 2 cups cake flour 1 tsp vanilla extract For the royal icing 1 cup sifted icing sugar 1 egg white   Method Measure the flour, salt and icing sugar into...

These delicate cakes made with a combo of almond and hazelnut are nutty and delicious, complemented by a drizzle of chocolate ganache for a luxurious and indulgent treat. Serves: 9 Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 20 minutesDifficulty: medium Financiers 100 g salted butter 30 g almond flour 35 g hazelnut flour 35 g cake flour...

A creamy and comforting soup infused with the flavour of smoked trout, potatoes, and leeks. This rich, hearty chowder offers a delicious blend of smoky and savoury flavours in every spoonful. Serves: 4Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 40 minutesDifficulty: easy Chowder Ingredients 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 2 Tbsp (30 ml) butter 1 onion,...

Flaky pastry topped with a savoury mix of sautéed mushrooms, cheeses and herbs. These rustic tartlets offer a perfect blend of earthy flavours and buttery crust, ideal for a refined starter or light meal.Serves: 6 Prep time: 25 minutesCook time: 1 hourDifficulty: moderate Ingredients 1 roll store-bought shortcrust pastry 50 g cake flour (for rolling...

Serves 2 as a main meal – 4 as a starter 200 g   vine tomatoes or baby rosa tomatoes 20 ml   olive oil 5 ml     brown sugar 400g    sirloin steak, trimmed (2 thick steaks will work well) 60 g     butter 2          garlic cloves, finely chopped 15 ml   finely chopped rosemary 60 g     wild rocket salad...

Serves 4 - 6 Lemony crème fraiche ingredients 150 g   crème fraiche 125 g   medium fat herb and chives cream cheese 150 ml Greek style yoghurt 45 ml   olive oil             Zest of 1 lemon 30 ml   lemon juice             Salt and black pepper Salad ingredients 400 g   asparagus, lightly steamed 80 g     sugar snap peas,...

Serves 4 - 6 Salad ingredients 2          baby cabbages, thinly sliced 6          radishes, thinly sliced 150 g   baby beans, blanched 2          corn on the cob – slightly charred and sliced off the cob 50 g     toasted flaked almonds 30 ml   chopped chives 45 ml   olive oil 30 ml   lemon juice CHICKEN...

Serves 4 - 6 (TIP: Calamari must be dry and use a very hot pan – I use baby tubes/tentacles) Ingredients 20 ml​   olive oil 40 g​     butter 400 g   ​baby calamari tubes and heads (or use tubes only), sliced or keep whole 2​          garlic cloves, crushed 45 ml​   capers, drained and dried with paper towel, lightly...

Serves 4 - 6 Ingredients 5 ml     saffron threads 750 ml chicken or fish stock 45 ml   olive oil 1          chorizo sausage, sliced (±150g) 1          large onion, thinly sliced 4          garlic cloves, crushed 2,5 ml  chilli flakes 5 ml     paprika 5 ml     smoked paprika 1          small red pepper, cut into thin strips 1          small yellow...

We’re not trying to replace the classic, iconic South African braaibroodjie! However, we do love trying new things and marrying French and South African favourites. This is our take on a braaibroodjie inspired by classic French onion soup - traditionally served with crunchy gruyere toasts. Confit onions are similar yet even simpler to make than...