The perfect supper for one or two – fish with lentils One of my favourite ways to serve fish is with lentils. For everyday meals, I make a green lentil and vegetable stew that I can vary depending on the type of fish I am serving, though I prefer to pair fish like halibut, lobster […]
Thai Pork Satay and Chang Beer
Thailand has made pork satay its own, often enjoyed as a quick bite from bustling street stalls or as part of a casual evening meal. It’s just one of many dishes that pair perfectly with Thai Chang Beer, the light, crisp lager that has become synonymous with Thai refreshment.
Wine for Lamb – Perfect Red and White Pairing
Pinot Noir or Picpoul? Pairing red and white wine with a light lamb and artichoke casserole – an evening with no winners or losers.
Porchetta – a Perfect Summer Feast
Possibly the best pork in the world. It’s summer and while that means the barbecue season is upon us, the English weather seems to be increasingly unpredictable. If you are planning to party al-fresco, having a special showcase dish that doesn’t require a barbecue is probably a good idea. I give you porchetta – the […]
Peach Melba Frangipane Tart
A marriage made in heaven – Peach Melba Tart. Two heritage dishes come together in this peach melba tart with Courvoisier cream, a delicious and easy dessert that can be made almost entirely from store cupboard ingredients. The lynch-pin is a jar of Peaches in Courvoisier – something I keep on hand in the larder […]
Spanish Wines for Paella
nfinitely adaptable, it does seem as if the only rule for an authentic paella is to make sure no speck of chorizo comes anywhere near the pan. You can make seafood paella, meat paella or vegan paella with ease
How to prepare the perfect BBQ
Swaledale Butchers native breed meat box makes BBQ prep easy Having grown up in South Africa where the art of the barbecue – or braai as we call it – is close to a religion, I have learned a thing or two about perfect preparation over the years. All the more so, because as a […]
Venison Casserole with Peaches – Tasting South Africa
A South African Wine Evening While I know my way around the vineyards of Europe, albeit, in a somewhat haphazard way, I’m less confident with New World wines. That said, I generally love South African wines and I’ll happily order them with a meal. With a couple of bottles of South African fizz and three […]
Air Fryer Spiced Oat Biscuits for Christmas
Day One – 12 Days of Christmas Series – Steenbergs What’s the first thing that makes you think of Christmas each year? I’m just a bit too lazy these days to make my own Christmas Cake and Pudding, but when I was growing up it was always the smell of Christmas spices on Stir-Up Sunday. […]
Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Mushroom Sauce
Autumnal comfort in a flash with pork tenderloin medallions pimped up with a posh mushroom sauce. It’s that time of year when the word ‘comfort’ seems to fit perfectly with any dish I fancy eating. Comfort food should be satisfying and simple to make, something that has all the familiarity of an old blanket and […]