A perfect white fish recipe with Sauce Vierge, be it cod, kingklip, sole, hake or any other white flesh fish else you can think of by Marco Pierre White. If you are looking for something simple and light try out this white fish fillet recipe with sauce vierge. Sounds fancy but incredibly easy to prepare and very quick. Good food does not mean you have to spend a whole day preparing it, just get some good quality ingredients together and prepare with care. We recommend ...

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Looking for creative ways to vary the weekend braai? This Tandoori Chicken recipe for the braai by MasterChef winner, Druhv Baker, does just that.   While some purists say that the only way to cook tandoori is in a clay oven, I say nonsense. If you can still generate that tandoori flavour on the braai, go for it!   This Tandoori Chicken recipe is very simple and easy to do, just leave yourself enough time to allow the chicken to marinade before you pop ...

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A simple Knoffel Brood Recipe (otherwise known as Garlic Ciabatta Bread) from Liezel van der Westhuizen and Ewen Strydom I am convinced that you will be able to make your garlic ciabatta bread  or knoffel brood in half the time that it takes Liezel van der Westhuizen and Ewan Strydom. Liezel also demonstrates her spelling ability. Good fun all round. Knoffel Brood consists of bread topped with garlic and olive oil or butter. ...

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A fantastic Sea Bass Recipe, Chinese Style by Marco Pierre White The best fish I have ever eaten has always been in SE Asia & China, they seem to have the perfect ingredients for turning fish into an aromatic delight. That is what makes this Sea Bass Recipe so fantastic, as you open up the foil there is an explosion of aromas. I'd recommend you do the final prep and garnish at the table so your dinners get the full impact of the fragrant ...

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Treat yourself with this easy classical Italian Panna Cotta recipe from Curtis Stone with a few handy tips thrown in for good measure. Panna cotta (cooked cream) is an Italian dessert made by simmering cream, milk and sugar together. Mix in a little gelatin and then allow it to set. The dessert is best served with berries, caramel, chocolate sauce or fruit coulis (a  thick sauce made from pureed and strained vegetables or fruits).   It is not known exactly ...

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Let Delia Smith guide you through her Pavlova Recipe. Fromage Frais is a fresh low fat curd cheese made from pasteurised cows milk. Similar to cottage cheese but isn't, it is is processed until it is free of lumps. Common in Europe but not so much here in South Africa, If you can't find any you can make your own by mixing together cottage cheese & plain yoghurt in equal parts. Blend them together until smooth. Or you can substitute with some double thick cream! ...

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You don't need an ice cream machine to make ice cream Get an ice cream recipe, make it and freeze it in a zip lock bag. Once it's completely frozen break it up into a food processor and add the flavours. Return to the freezer when done. A little wiki about ice cream In ...

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This Fillet Steak recipe may have been a Christmas suggestion but lets be honest, this is a great recipe for any special occasion or Braai Day any time of year. Chef Tjaart also shows us how to prepare a wonderful Brandy Sauce which will have many uses during the week. If you are not braaing or having a BBQ this recipe caters for you because it is just as easy to make in the kitchen. Serve with a few good bottles of wine.

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What would a special occasion be without Aubrey, this time with his Tuna Steak recipe for Mothers Day. It's light, quick and easy to make so impress Mum on Sunday with this recipe which is perfect in the kitchen or on the braai.

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Treat mother with this Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon recipe by Gordon Ramsay. If you are taking mum out to lunch somewhere on Sunday, don't simply leave it at that. Treats here with breakfast in bed and some scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Maybe a little glass of champagne and orange juice and some croissants too.

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