Top drops #6 from the The Cape Winelands, De Wetshof Limestone Hill 2019…

De Wetshof Limestone Hill 2019, one of my Top Drops #6, a sublime unoaked Chardonnay from the Specialists in Robertson...

March 9th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asian Chicken Salad, Chardonnay, Danie de Wet, , Limestone Hill Chardonnay, , Robertson, Robertson Chardonnay, Robertson Wine Valley|
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La Bri Syrah 2014 & Meeta K Wolff’s Middle Eastern style Buddha Bowl – 05.05.2017

La Bri Syrah 2014 La Bri Vineyards is beautifully positioned in the south west corner of the Franschhoek Valley. Blessed with an enchanting Manor House and cutting edge winery and well tended vineyards, Irene Waller the General Manager and Cellarmaster makes a superb range of award winning wines. Each wine is cleverly labelled with Cape

Oldenburg Chardonnay 2015 & Meeta K Wolff’s South Indian Inspired Sambar Vegetable Curry – 04.04.2017

Oldenburg Chardonnay 2015 Oldenburg Wine Estate sits high up in the Banghoek Valley underneath large benign and exceptionally beautiful ‘Alpine’ mountains. The vineyards have been completely replanted in modern times by owner Adrian Vanderspuy whose family have owned the Estate for a number of years.  The vines used for the Oldenburg Chardonnay 2015 were planted

April 4th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , Chardonnay, , Oldenburg Wines, South African Wines|
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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine & Meeta K Wolff’s Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese & Avocado – 29.03.2017

Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine Something really pretty from Durbanville Hills, the Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine. You need a bottle of this in a glass ice bucket midmorning under the pergola drinking it for the sheer fun of it. Martin Moore & Wilhelm Coetzee hosting a braai This is Martin Moore and Wilhelm Coetzee’s

March 29th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #sauvignonblanc, , , , , South African Wines|

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 & Meeta Wolff’s Ras el Hanout & Za’atar Grilled Salmon – 02.03.2017

Groot Constantia Barrel Cellar Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are the white grapes of Bordeaux and make some of the finest white wines in the world. Successfully blended in other parts of the wine world. In Western Australia, it is hugely popular. The Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 is a blend of the two varieties

March 2nd, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #sauvignonblanc, , , , Semillon, |

Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza Meeta says, ….we created a fusion of flavors bringing the flavors of India together with the iconic Italian pizza and pairing them in perfect harmony in this Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza. If I were to add another layer to this dish I would tell you that according to

March 10th, 2016|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Chilla, Indian Spiced Chickpea Pancakes with Avocado, Kale & Spinach – Meeta K. Wolff

Meeta K. Wolff's Chilla - Indian Spiced Chickpea Pancakes with Avocado, Kale & Spinach Indian Spiced Chickpea Pancakes with Avocado, Kale & Spinach Preparation time - 15 minutes Total time - 30 minutes Makes: 10 pancakes Ingredients 2 tablespoons ghee 150g chickpea flour ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon mild chilli powder ¼ teaspoon baking

February 27th, 2016|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |

Lemon Thyme & Fennel Risotto – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Lemon Thyme & Fennel Risotto Lemon Thyme & Fennel Risotto Preparation time 15 minutes Total Time 40 minutes Ingredients 1 litre vegetable broth 375 ml dry white wine 2 lemons, zest from both and juice from 1 2 fennels, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter

October 8th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Chicken Curry – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Chicken Curry Meeta says, "My way of preparing this chicken curry is the way I got it from my dad. You heard me - my dad! Ever since my dad retired he has become a hobby cook. He watched my mum cook for several years and now has sort of

July 30th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , Steenberg Wine Estate|
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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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Buckwheat Linguine with Aubergine & Mango – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Buckwheat Linguinewith Aubergine & Mango - a perfect summer salad Meeta K Wolff always comes up with something brilliant when I want to match one of my wines to her sublime food.  Always exciting,  always colourful, always packed with flavour.  Here is the perfect summer's day salad. Preparation Time 30

February 4th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Spiced Lamb Burgers with Caramelized Onions & Halloumi Cheese – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wollf's Spiced Lamb Burgerswith Caramelised Onions & Halloumi Cheese Meeta K Wolff is a friend who lives in Weimar in Germany with her husband and son.  She is a recipe developer, food photographer, has a fabulous website 'What's for lunch, honey?' which is filled with fabulous foods from her Indian background

February 4th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |

Caramelised homegrown tomatoes with homemade gnocchi – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Caramelised Homegrown Tomatoes with homemade gnocchi 750g cherry tomatoes - cut in halves 3-4 garlic cloves - finely chopped 1-2 teaspoons red peppercorn - coarsely crushed Salt 2 teaspoons brown sugar 125g mozzarella - coarsely chopped 1 bunch basil - coarsely chopped 800g homemade gnocchi 2 teaspoons balsam vinegar 3 tablespoons olive

December 22nd, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |

Apple glazed Duck – Meeta K Wolff

Apple Glazed Duck - Meeta K Wolff This recipe for Apple Glazed Duck comes from Meeta K Wolff's fabulous website, What's For Lunch, Honey? Simply irresistible - the combination of herby thyme and fruity apple with the soft tender duck breast filet is extravagant and heavenly. If the duck is prepared well you

December 18th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Mussels in a Creamy Garlic Sauce Ingredients 2kg fresh mussels 1 tablespoon butter 100 ml dry white wine 150 ml fish stock 2 shallots, finely chopped 5-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 small carrot, diced 1 small parsnip diced 1/2 leek, thinly sliced 100g crème fraîche Handful chives, chopped Maldon smoked sea

November 3rd, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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South Indian Inspired Sambar Vegetable Curry – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's South Indian Inspired Sambar Vegetable Curry Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 150g canned tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon tomato puree 1 piece of ginger about 2 cm thick, mashed 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon

October 27th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Boschendal Wine Estate, , |
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Egg Curry in a Creamy Coconut Gravy – Meeta K Wolff

Egg Curry in a Creamy Coconut Gravy Ingredients 1 red chili, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder 1 stick cinnamon 3 cloves 2 green cardamom 1 teaspoon black cumin seeds 2 bay leaves 1 red onion, very finely chopped 4-5 garlic cloves, very finely chopped Small piece ginger, very finely chopped 2

October 25th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Wholewheat Flammkuchen with Bratwurst on Caramelised Cabbage & Pear – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Wholewheat Flammkuchen with Bratwurst on Caramelised Cabbage & Pear Preparation Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Makes: 4 Flammkuchen Ingredients Whole-wheat Flammkuchen base 300g whole-wheat flour 50ml olive oil Pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon dry yeast 200ml water Caramelized cabbage with pear ½ red cabbage – finely shredded 100g

October 9th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Goan Tangy Pork Vindaloo with Cashews – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Goan Tangy Pork Vindaloo with Cashews Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes + 60 minutes marinating time Serves: 6 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 115 ml white wine vinegar 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds 2 teaspoons ground cumin

October 2nd, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Chickpeas with Spinach [Channa Palak] – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Chickpeas with SpinachChanna Palak Ingredients 450g chickpeas, soaked overnight then cooked till tender. Alternatively you can use canned chickpeas 500g spinach leaves, washed and chopped 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 2 tablespoons canola oil – or ghee (clarified butter) 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped 150g red onions, finely chopped 2 teaspoons tomato