Du Toitskloof Wines – two white gems for summer, both so good with Ina Paarman’s Whole Fish over the Coals…

Du Toitskloof Wine Cellar is in Rawsonville at the northern end of the Du Toitskloof Huguenot Tunnel. Modern cutting edge cellar making superb wines...

January 23rd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: , , Ina Paarman, Sauvignon Blanc, , |
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Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani Meeta says, "In this version I use the Katchi biryani method, but tuning it down so that it is simpler to cook at home. Katchi is (raw) biryani, raw meat marinated in yogurt and spices is sandwiched between layers of aromatic rice. The vessel is then sealed

May 27th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Rossi’s Confidential Meat Burger – Michael Rossi

Michael Rossi's Confidential Burger You can add lashings of whatever toppings you choose. Aioli, tomato, fried egg, varieties of cheeses, whatever takes your fancy. Remember that inside the burger is a balance of sweet and savoury. One thing I hate is a burger crammed with bread crumbs. Yes you need to bind the

December 10th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , Michael Rossi, |
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Beef Fillet with Lemon-Mustard Cream Sauce – Lizet Hartley

Lizet Hartley's Beef fillet with lemon-mustard cream sauce I love veggies, I really do. But I love them even more when they’re the supporting act for a thick, juicy steak. How very blokeish of me. Sirloin, rump, rib eye – the rich beefy awesomeness of these cuts is such that you need do

September 7th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , Lizet Hartley, |
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