MANGO FROZEN YOGHURT Prep: 15 mins Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins Yields: 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 large very ripe mango, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups cubed) 250 ml (1 cup) plain full-fat yogurt 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract 10 ml (2 tsp) lime juice Extra mango, to serve DIRECTIONS Place the mango…

WATERMELON, FETA AND DILL SUMMER SALAD This refreshing salad is the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal, or even a light lunch outdoors. The complimenting flavours are superb! Prep: 20 mins Yields: 6 INGREDIENTS 80 g Food Lover’s Market Baby Spinach, Rocket and Basil 200 g watermelon, cubed 200 g FLM feta cheese Fresh dill, to taste…

CHERRY CHOCOLATE TART WITH A PECAN NUT CRUST A deliciously rich and decadent chocolate tart, with pecan crust and topped with seasonal fresh cherries. Perfect with vanilla ice-cream. Yields: 6-8 INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST 10 tennis biscuits 1 cup pecan nuts 4 Tbsp (60ml) demerara sugar ½ tsp (2.5ml) ground cinnamon 4 Tbsp (60ml) melted butter…

BEER BRAISED CORNED BEEF WITH A WHISKY MUSTARD GLAZE INGREDIENTS BEEF 1X Food Lover’s Market Corned Beef 3 garlic cloves, peeled and slightly squashed 1 large onion, sliced 1X bottle of lager GLAZE ¼ cup dark brown sugar 2 Tbsp (15ml) whisky 1 Tbsp smooth Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard A pinch…

BLUEBERRY PINOTAGE & THYME SAUCE A tangy sauce filled with festive Christmassy flavours is superb served with turkey, roast chicken or even an ostrich fillet. Prep: 5 mins Cook: 30 mins Yields: 6 servings INGREDIENTS 200g blueberries 1 cup (250ml) Beyerskloof Piontage 1 cup (250ml) sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 5 springs thyme DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in…

PANNA COTTA WITH HONEY ROASTED PEACHES A rich Italian dessert of sweetened cream topped with tart summer fruit flavours. It looks beautiful to serve and has a light, silky texture.Serve with a glass of Prosecco and with each sip you could whisk your way to Italy, under the South African sun. Yields: 6 servings INGREDIENTS PANNA…

PERI PERI BEER & BACON CASHEW NUTS Create your own crispy coated nuts with everyone’s favourite – bacon bits. Peri Peri cashews are perfect as they come, but divine when you fry them up in this recipe combination. Just make sure you make enough, because everyone will want some more! Prep: 5 mins Cook: 15 mins Yields: 6-8…

STONE FRUIT PAVLOVA A elegant meringue dessert with fresh fruit. Originally from New Zealand, this This refreshing dessert pairs perfectly with our summer weather. Piled with fresh fruit, the colours and freshness attract the eyes first. Yields: 8 servings INGREDIENTS STONE FRUIT TOPPING 250 ml (1 cup) sugar 250 ml (1 cup) water Pinch of saffron…

PEACH CLAFOUTIS A French-inspired summery pudding is sure to impress your friends, but it’s as easy as making waffles. A great way to serve up summer fruit, served warm. Prep: 20 mins Cook: 50 mins Yields: Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 5 dessert peaches, pitted, halved and sliced ½ cup all purpose flour, sifted 2 Tbs self-raising flour, sifted ¼…

SPANSPEK AND BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BOWLS Refreshing spanspek bowls brimming with blueberries are a fresh start to these sweltering summer days. Or even enjoyed as a light “pick me up” during the day that is both cooling and packed with feel good nutrients. Prep: 15 mins Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 Spanspek, halved and deseeded 1 1/2 cups cream…