Menu for Chenin Blanc day with Leopard’s Leap
The 13th of June was International Chenin Blanc Day, and to celebrate, Leopard’s Leap Wines asked me to develop a few recipes to pair with their lovely trio of Chenin Blanc’s. Think mussels in a creamy sauce, a broccolini and citrus salad and an elegant cheese platter with roasted pears and goats cheese. Yum!
Upside down fig & onion tart with thyme & goats’ cheese
This beautiful fig and onion tart is perfect for a special teatime occasion with a delicious balance between savoury and sweet – all in one tart. The pastry is made with cottage cheese and some butter, which makes it less finicky, so even if you have not made your own pastry before, then this recipe is perfect for you. I love to be creative with what’s in season and my taste buds have been craving something like this for the longest time. Yay, now I have another delicious recipe to make when figs are in season.
Easy bean salad
This is no ordinary bean salad. It’s wholesome and flavourful! Enjoy as a vibrant side dish, great for a braai, or have it as a light vegetarian meal – perfect to pack into a lunchbox as well.
Two homemade pizzas with an elegant twist
Looking for an elegant idea to impress your guests with? Prepare these homemade pizzas – blanco style, without the traditional tomato sauce. The flavour pairings of these two pizzas toppings are an interesting twist, but so good!
Colourful bulgar wheat salad with a tahini dressing
This vegetarian or vegan dish is absolutely delicious! Enjoy it as a meal for six people or make as a side dish for 8-10 people – it’s great when feeding a crowd and perfect for the weekend! This dish can be served warm or at room temperature. Have you cooked bulgar wheat before? It packs a healthy punch.
Maklike mieliesop
’n Mieliesop is dikwels ’n dik en romerige wintersop, maar hierdie is ’n ligte, vars weergawe. Dis so geurig en kan as voorgereg of ligte maaltyd voorgesit word. Maak dit meer vullend met iets soos spek of skyfies chorizo as jy wil.
Baked egg cups
Next time you feel like inviting people for brunch, try this quick and easy, yet interesting way to serve eggs. The preparation can all be done ahead of time and the eggs can be baked just before you want to serve them. Simple yet delicious!
Steak-toebies
Maak dié geurige toebroodjies om gesellige saam te eet, of dit by ‘n piekniek of op jou eie stoep is. Laat elkeen kan hul eie broodjie met hul keuse van bestanddele ‘bou’.
Chicken fillets with a pear & cheese stuffing
Fresh sage, nuts, cheese and dried pears make an incredible combination and a mouthwatering stuffing for chicken fillets.
Braaibroodjies met gekaramelliseerde uie
Gekaramelliseerde uie verander ’n gewone braaibroodjie na ’n gourmet-braaibroodjie. As jy dit een keer daarop geëet het, is gewone uie vir altyd van die baan.