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Smoked Trout Chowder
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,...
Mushroom Galettes Recipe
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...
Plates of Joy
With winter a thing of the past, we are in the mood for fresh and easy plates to share, so do try some of our delicious Mediterranean-inspired recipes whether you are preparing a picnic, alfresco lunch or sunset snacks! The 2024 Vin de Joie Rosé is the ultimate partner to summery salads, charcuterie and seafood, it adores...
Beef Tagliata with a twist
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...
Asparagus, peas and Parmesan platter on lemony crème fraiche
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,...
Chicken crunch salad with tahini dressing and toasted almonds
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...
Zesty Calamari Salad
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...
Easy Seafood Paella with lime and herbs
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...
Introducing Palates and Plates of Joy with the 2024 La Motte Vin de Joie Rosé
The Mediterranean conjures images of beautiful blue oceans, fields of lavender, acres of olive or lemon trees, charming villages, passionate people with foreign accents, generous plates of food and wine glasses filled to the brim. While all of these would be accurate, the area along the Mediterranean coast consists of 22 countries across three continents...
Beef French Dip Sandwich Recipe
A gourmet treat featuring tender slices of roast beef piled high in a crusty baguette. Served with a rich, savoury dipping jus, this hearty sandwich offers a deliciously satisfying mix of flavour and texture. Serves: 4Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 4,5 hoursDifficulty: easy Beef Ingredients1kg beef silverside1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil1 Tbsp (15 ml)...
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