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Ingredients Miso Dressing 2 Tbsp (30 ml) miso paste2 Tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar2 Tbsp (30 ml) honey½ Tbsp (7,5 ml) soy saucea thumb-size knob of ginger, peeled and chopped1 garlic clove, chopped2 tsp (10 ml) sesame oilzest and juice of 1 small lemon1-2 Tbsp (15-30 ml) water (if needed to loosen up the dressing)...

Ingredients 400 g roll of puff pastry, defrosted1 egg + 1 tsp (5 ml) milk, whisked (for egg wash)100 g baby asparagus2 x 250 g creamed smooth cottage cheesejuice and zest of a small lemon20 g wild rocket, washed and patted dry100 g smoked salmon (or trout) ribbons4-5 sprigs of fresh dill, picked2 Tbsp (30...

Ingredients Labneh 1 kg double cream plain yoghurt½ tsp (2,5 ml) salta piece of cheesecloth or a clean tea towelzest of 1 small lemon Kebabs 3 Tbsp (45 ml) olive oil1 Tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar1 Tbsp (15 ml) dried thyme or mixed herbs1 garlic clove, finely chopped1.5 kg boneless skinless chicken thighs2 large...

Ingredients Muhammara Dip 4 large red peppers100 g walnuts½ C (125 ml) fine bread crumbs2 Tbsp (30 ml) pomegranate molasses2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil1 Tbsp (15 ml) smoked paprika2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin1 tsp (5 ml) chilli flakes1 garlic clove, finely choppedzest and juice of 1 small lemonsalt and pepper Lavash Crackers ¾...

One of the great festive and holiday traditions, is to bring your loved ones together around a table. Whether the menu is carefully planned and executed or a more casual combination of your favourite treats, eating together is a wonderful privilege. Make the most of summer holidays with delicious food and wine – from an...

The festive season and summer holidays are upon us. Soon we will enjoy sultry sunsets, alfresco get-togethers and laid-back lunches. We will also be wrapping gifts and planning festive menus - all while smiling bravely through the chaos of the end of year rush. Make life easy and get your wines for all of these...

Serves 4Marinade2 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp coriander seeds1 tsp paprika½ tsp ground cardamom1 tbsp olive oil8 rib lamb chopssea salt to season1 x 400g tin brown lentils, drained200g cooked beetroot75g dried figsa handful of chopped fresh parsley and mintDressing 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp red wine vinegarzest of 1 lemonsqueeze of lemon juice1 anchovy,...

Makes 12 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, mashed a knob of butter 120g shiitake mushrooms, finely diced 150g ricotta cheese 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp truffle oil (optional) 4 sheets phyllo pastry 80g melted butter fresh thyme leaves Heat the olive in...

Serves 4 as a light starter 300 g cooked rainbow trout (or salmon) 50 g ready to eat edamame beans, cooked and shelled 8 - 10 baby gem lettuce leaves 1 tbsp sesame seeds fresh dill to garnish Wafu Dressing  2 tbsp mayo 2 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1½ tsp soya sauce 1...

In a world where disembodied virtual experiences have become the order of the day, Threads of Synergy – a new exhibition of South African tapestry art in the La Motte Museum – encourages a tactile encounter and pays homage to the artisans’ presence in the process of making. Threads of Synergy presents a selection of...