Latest recipes from La Motte

"Quiche can be eaten warm or cold and can be made in advance and reheated. Make the shallot filling in advance as this takes a little longer. When baking the filled quiche, place the tart tin on a baking tray before putting it in the oven. It makes the taking in and out much easier,...

  "Following in the footsteps of the ultimate Italian tricolour salad, the classic caprese, this twist uses  grilled nectarines and slivered red onion to elevate the juicy sweetness of ripe stone fruit to another level. The combination of creamy burrata cheese, punchy herbs, crunchy almonds, extra virgin olive oil and ripe stone fruit is simply...

Recipe: Georgia East A decadent dish ideal for cool weather - tender ravioli made from scratch and filled with a rich combination of roasted mushroom and ricotta. An unctuous bone marrow butter sauce finishes off the dish. Prep time: 1 hour /Cook time: 3 mins /Serves: 2-4 You will need: 3 XL organic eggs 300g...

Recipe: TheFoodFox "Patagonian calamari is not expensive and makes a very popular starter or addition to your mezze spread. The key to cooking them successfully is a searing hot pan, doing batches so you don’t crowd it. The pan sauce is totally addictive, so be sure to serve fresh bread on the side to mop...

Waterblommetjies (Aponogeton distachyos), also known as Cape pondweed, are bulbous plants that thrive in slow moving water dams, particularly in the Western Cape. The flowers or stems of these plants are used in traditional soups and stews (bredies). Sorrel is a natural accompaniment to waterblommetjies. Cultivated or wild sorrel can be used. If using cultivated...

"There are few things that beat the sight and smell of hearty meatballs in a thick sauce. Served with freshly cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, its comfort food that dreams are made of. These beef meatballs are made with lots of black pepper and are smothered in a bright punchy sauce made with canned tomatoes,...

Recipe for Luxury Fish Pie with Caper Rösti Topping  Recipe: Sophia Lindop This beautiful combination of seafood in a cream and herb sauce topped with a golden-brown crust of potato with delightfully tart and tangy capers is just a dream. Especially when served with the elegant complexity of the 2023 La Motte Chardonnay. Serves 6 -...

Such a basic little dish - Sardines on Toast. All at once complexity of flavour and an easy, fragrant freshness. Just perfect with a fresh white such as the 2024 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc or an elegant rosé such as the 2023 Vin de Joie Rosé. Fennel 2 freshly picked fennel bulbs, sliced as thin...

Parmesan gnocchi, curried butternut velouté, poached egg, thinly sliced coppa  Recipe: Chris Erasmus An elegant dish that offers smooth comfort with beautiful layers of flavour. The 2022 La Motte Chardonnay is exactly what you need in your glass. Gnocchi Serves 6 600g potato flesh, cooked and pressed through a sieve, keep warm 125g 00 flour...

Butter and Almond Roasted Cauliflower Steak, Babaganoush Puree, Horseradish Yoghurt, Home-made Sprouts Recipe: Chris Erasmus A vegetarian dish with so much complexity, texture and flavour, it needs a wine that matches its intricacy! Enjoy with a delicious glass of 2019 La Motte Syrah. Cauliflower Serves 2 1 whole cauliflower 3T butter Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup...