Smoked Salmon & Fairview Salada Blanc Salad on Lemon-Chia Yoghurt
Recipe from SJ Nel, Head Chef at Fairview’s Goatshed Restaurant “Summer is on our doorstep and I’m thinking of bright and beautiful summer lunches, colourful medleys of flavours, textures and nutrients, nature's bounty on a plate – crunchy salads with an array of...
Classic Malva pudding with Darling Sweet Toffee Spread Sauce
What would a festive feast be without the ubiquitous Christmas pudding and ice cream? But why not turn up the heat this year and add a scrumptious Darling Sweet Toffee Spread sauce to the proceedings? It’s guaranteed to keep everyone coming back for seconds....
At Greg’s Table –delicious gluten free Blueberry Sheet Cake
Recently having become gluten intolerant--the joys of aging--we are always looking for new ways to make up for it. One of the greatest moments in my life was finding out that wine is gluten free! Isn't that WONDERFUL?? TRY THIS--IT WAS SUPERB .Blue Berry Sheet Cake...
Celebrate International G&T Day with three gin cocktails
So popular is the Gin and Tonic that it’s even been given its own day – October 19 – which this year falls on a Saturday – the perfect day to wheel out the drinks trolley and pour yourself one and say cheers to the start of summer! Interestingly, International Gin...
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
Mexican Independence Day – celebrated every year on September 16 - commemorates the momentous day when priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called on Mexicans to rise up against the colonial government of Spain in 1810. Father Hidalgo gave his famous battle cry in the...
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
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’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!
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 Thai...
Fabulous gluten free lemon drizzle cake at Greg’s Table
Zingy and fresh, this punchy lemon drizzle cake will become the favourite in your house too! Plus it’s gluten-free! Ingredients 150g unsalted butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 free-range eggs 2 cups almond meal ¾ cup gluten-free plain flour...
Meet The Hungry Mute –a recipe for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
For Makomborero Mutezo, it all began during his late teens when he started watching the Food Network Africa channel on TV. In 2019, following matric, Mutezo enrolled at Capsicum Culinary Studio’s Pretoria campus because, as he says, it “offered a unique...
Delicious vegan and potato curry with Bruce Jack Shiraz-perfect
Bruce Jack Shiraz, plush and enchanting, bold and spicy, is a true winter warmer. Aromas of ripe plummy fruit with a grind of pepper lead to a palate full and rich with black forest fruit, Indian spices and dark chocolate - power-packed yumminess to warm you from the...
Buttermilk rusks from Chef Shanay – making the world her oyster!
Growing up, Shanay Roelfse loved hanging around the kitchen while her mother was cooking or baking, because she was always asked to taste the different elements of the meal – best of all, licking clean the remnants of a bowl of chocolate icing. Following matric,...
Try this delicious carb free cheese souffle on Greg’s Table
As an avid souffle maker for many years, I was delighted to find this version of the cheese one on the site called Low Carb Abode. It’s superbly light, very cheesy and rises like a dream. Its big claim to fame is that is Carb free which really doesn’t concern...
Hot Classic Chili con Carne at Greg’s Table
As winter takes firm grip, our thoughts turn to spicier hot food, and what better than a traditional--if there can be such a thing--chili con carne. Do bear in mind that it is chili con carne, not carne con chili, and step up the heat factor. Of course, it is all in...
Gluten free pineapple upside down cake at Greg’s Table
If you don't find this one of the most delicious cakes you have ever eaten, if you cannot believe it is gluten free, please do get with the programme and make it for yourself. It is irresistibly moreish, and one slice will definitely not be enough. Top it with some...
Gluten free meatballs and Greek honey fruit salad at Greg’s Table
Ever since I became gluten intolerant about two years ago we are constantly on the search for ingredients and recipes which avoid this no-no. It is amazing the wide range of avenues one can explore when avoiding wheat, barley, and rye, but I would be a liar if I did...
Greg’s Table–Yummy Teriyaki Noodles with Tofu
Now here's something you can knock up in almost no time--easy, totally delicious, a marvellous melange of flavours and textures, just enough spicey oomph to make it memorable--and the teriyaki sauce!! Heaven!!. Have fun-- I know you will! Teriyaki Noodles with...
Beyond the valley of trifle at Greg’s Table
BEYOND THE VALLEY OF TRIFLE. Have I got a dessert for you? So simple I almost feel ashamed to post it, but so delicious to eat, and looks so good--- perfect for these hot summer days. The only thing is that we are at the mercy of Escom, and these jellies have...