The Great Pizza Topping Debate

The Great Pizza Topping Debate

                                               Celebrating the Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge 2024 It’s the age old question … does pineapple belong on a pizza? What about rhubarb or Brussels sprouts or even kiwi fruit? In Costa Rica it’s not unusual to order a...
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with these great recipes

Aiden Pienaar Lamb Enchiladas recipe

Braised Lamb Enchiladas (Serves 4-6)   Ingredients   For the Enchilada Sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic ¼ tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp red chilli flakes 6 dried curry leaves 2 tbsp tomato paste 410g can tomato purée ½ cup double cream 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground...
Aiden Pienaar Paloma Cocktail

Aiden Pienaar Paloma Cocktail

Paloma Cocktail (serves 1) The basic ingredients are –surprise!—tequila and grapefruit—totally Delicious.   Ingredients   For the Syrup 100g white sugar 100ml water   For the cocktail 1 slice lime 30ml sea salt 50ml Blanco tequila 25ml grapefruit juice 25ml syrup...
Aiden Pienaar Sosatie and Boerie taco recipe

Aiden Pienaar Sosatie and Boerie taco recipe

AIDEN PIENAAR’S SOSATIE AND BOERIE TACOS (makes 6) “I was inspired to create this taco for the iconic and much celebrated Heritage Day.”   Ingredients For the Pap Squares:   625ml (2½ cups) water or chicken stock 5ml (1 tsp) salt 125ml (½ cup) maize meal,...
Make Miss South Africa’s Thai Green Curry!

Make Miss South Africa’s Thai Green Curry!

Not only is she gorgeous, not only is she Miss South Africa, but what’s more she can cook!   Newly crowned Miss South Africa 2024, Mia Le Roux is a keen cook and a dab hand in the kitchen! One of her favourite dishes to make for friends and family is her...