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Full of Flavour: Festive Smoked Mackerel (or Smoked Angelfish) Paté with Crostini & nectarine
Smoky flavours combined with the freshness of summer fruit and an elegant wine such as the classic 2020 La Motte Chardonnay are what alfresco lunch dreams are made of. "Nothing beats a smoky, creamy, festive paté. This one is made with smoked mackerel or angelfish. It goes a long way if you make small festive...
Recipe for Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Red Wine, Tomatoes, Baby Onions, Garlic & Thyme
La Motte Millennium loves red meat, roasts and earthy flavours. The go-to choice both as a solo glass and at sociable braais, it will also be a beautiful partner on your festive table! "Nothing beats the smell, taste and texture of a slow roasted lamb shoulder on a special occasion. This Mediterranean-style recipe couldn’t...
Serious Salad: Roasted Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Salad with Goats Cheese, Pine Nuts & Wild Rocket
Delicious with roasts and stews, the 2019 La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon is not exclusive to the carnivore. Try it with earthy root vegetables, herby fragrances and sweet charred onions. "Beetroot and goats cheese are truly meant to be enjoyed together. This simply combination is hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian lunch, but can easily...
All-Round Opulence: Grilled Steak & Aubergine Salad with Za’atar, Olives, Feta & Pomegranate
Our 2018 Syrah is the most versatile partner to food. It loves meat, charred flavours from the grill, exotic spices, juicy fruit and deep, savoury notes. A real all-rounder! "Lazy summer days call for easy entertaining. This steak salad can be served at room temperature, accompanied by your favourite loaf of artisanal bread, good quality...
Summer on your Plate: Herb & Olive Oil Grilled Linefish with Greek-style Marinated Tomato Salad
With its natural acidity and fine texture, the 2024 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc is a delightful glass on its own, but also a versatile partner to food. Enjoy with salads (fresh or with grilled vegetables), those tricky and spicy Asian flavours and, especially, with seafood. "This easy recipe cannot be simpler - all it needs...
Dark and Decadent: Fruity Chocolate Brownie Bombe
Recipe by Sophia Lindop. Recipe Serves 8 to 10 For the brownie 75 g butter 120 g good quality 70% dark chocolate 1 egg 75 g castor sugar 10 ml strong black coffee 25 g cake flour A very small pinch of salt ½ tsp vanilla essence ¼ tsp crushed chillies For the dome 75...
Introducing JAN Franschhoek
We are excited to introduce JAN Franschhoek, an exceptional, seasonal food and wine experience presented from a charming historic cottage, Veepos, right in the middle of the Franschhoek Valley’s most picturesque lavender fields. Based on the popular TV series, JAN RSVP, this culinary encounter shares a nostalgic story with food as told by South Africa’s first...
DIY Salmon (or Trout) Poke Bowls
We love this recipe for a DIY poke bowl by Sam Linsell. She says: "You can use fresh salmon, trout, or tuna in this recipe. Make all the components in advance and then assemble just before serving. This is a great opportunity for people to DIY their own bowls. Season the cooked and cooled rice...
Seared Squid, Blood Orange & Fennel Salad
Making the most of seasonal blood oranges, this zesty recipe by Georgia East combines different textural ingredients to produce a light and flavourful supper salad that is robust enough to serve on its own. Seared Squid, Blood Orange & Fennel Salad Prep time: 45 mins /Cook time: /Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 kg baby (or Patagonian)...
Beetroot Salad with Feta, Orange and Nuts
The traditional sweet and sour beetroot salad is very popular in South Africa, but this easy alternative way with beetroot is set to become a new favourite! Beetroot Salad with Feta, Orange and Nuts Ingredients 3 medium beets, prepared and cleaned and wrapped in foil 1 orange (peeled and cut into segments) Rocket leaves Mint leaves...
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