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Serves 4 Ingredients SAUCE 80ml olive oil juice of 2 lemons 10ml Dijon mustard 6 thick-cut veal chops fresh rosemary coarse salt and black pepper Method For the Sauce: Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and Dijon mustard together. Season with salt and pepper. Brush the sauce over each chop on both sides. Season the […]

PREP TIME: 5 COOK TIME: 8 Ingredients 8 ounces good dark chocolate, chopped (not below 60 percent cocoa, recommended: Valrhona) 8 ounces heavy cream, scalded 1 stick of butter, room temperature Orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) Marshmallows, strawberries, pound cake, dried apricot/mango/papaya, for serving Directions Completely melt the chocolate in a double boiler.  Add the […]

Ingredients: 300g Falklands calamari, cleaned and sliced 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 1 red onion, finely sliced Handful of cherry tomatoes Fresh coriander to garnish Chermoula paste: 1 cup fresh coriander, stalks and leaves 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Juice of half a lemon 1 – 2 green chillies, to […]

Whether you’re limited on gardening space or looking to keep some herbs outside the kitchen door, a planter box is an effective way to solve the problem. This week’s episode will show you how to create a planter box with a 2 tier frame… You will need: Tools Materials PST 18 JigSaw 18 mm ply […]

Sandwiches are a mainstay on nearly every menu across the country. In this episode, Martha reimagines five classics: roasted chicken club, po’boy, muffuletta, breakfast egg sandwich, and the classic Reuben. Easy to make and portable, they’ll inspire you to make each of them. Serves: 1 Ingredients 1 ounce Fontina Fontal cheese 2 slices extra-smoky, extra-thick cut bacon 1 English muffin, split 1 large egg Coarse […]

In today’s housing market, there’s a marked contrast between the houses that sell in a heartbeat and those that languish on the market. The home that’s properly staged for the market clinches the deal while also maximizing the sale price. Cluttered, dirty, dark and old fashioned homes struggle to get noticed while in the same […]

Serves 4  Ingredients 750g chicken fillet, sliced 60ml sunflower oil 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 5ml cumin seeds 1 medium onion, finely chopped 7,5ml coarse salt 4 cloves garlic, crushed 10ml crushed ginger 10ml red chilli powder 10ml ground coriander 5ml ground cumin 5ml garam masala 2,5ml turmeric  4 tomatoes, blanched and chopped 100ml […]

Once the fire has burned down and your guests are feeling replete, it is the perfect time to wind up the occasion with a boozy, warming drink. This is best made individually in tin cups. Served with Almond Buttermilk Biscotti Bar One Cups Gas BraaiKettle Braai / Direct Wood or Charcoal Fire Serves 4 Ingredients 4 […]