As we’re nearing the last few weeks of fig season in South Africa, I’m feeling inspired to celebrate this royal purple fruit with a new recipe. After seeing Mynhardt Joubert’s …
Fig focaccia with green olives, rosemary and blue cheese spread
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olives
How to cure olives
I realize that I’m posting this recipe while the SA olive harvest has already come to an end, but perhaps you can save it for next year. I was invited …
Olive and cheese bread with capers and thyme (with step-by-step pictures)
These pull-apart bread rolls are so good, they cannot be categorised as a side dish. They demand to be the showstopper of the table – golden and sizzling as …
Gin soaked cupcakes with green olives, lemon & poppy seeds
Enjoying a cocktail in an edible format is strangely satisfying, especially if it is a contrasting treat like a cupcake. Boozy cupcakes? Yes please! These almost-martini cupcakes are super moist …
Pissaladière with caramelized onions, anchovies and olives
Pissaladière is a classic dish from the south of France – an intensely tasty type of pizza/tart topped with caramelized onions (or onion confit), anchovies, olives and fresh herbs like …
Mediterranean chicken kebabs with olive marinade
While the rain is keeping us all indoors here in the Western Cape during the height of Winter, I’m mostly in my kitchen preparing hearty dishes like stews and soups. …