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SOUPS GLORIOUS SOUPS!
FROM MONDAY TO SUNDAY!

Bon Appetit!

MONDAY: Creamed Spinach & Chicken
TUESDAY: Roasted Pumpkin & Ginger
WEDNESDAY: Carrot, Orange & Cumin
THURSDAY: Winter Courgette
FRIDAY: Curried Fresh Pea
SATURDAY: Chickpea & Lentil
SUNDAY: Cream of Garlic

And one extra for inspiration - Saffron Mussel Soup! 

RECIPES! UNDER AN AFRICAN SKY

Roasted Linefish on  Mussel Chowder with Lemon Risotto and Swiss Chard, Sprinbok Pie and Praline Ice Cream. 

Q&A with Leslie Back - Part Two

With Leslie Back

Puzzled, mystified and driven to distraction? What does ‘Al dente’ mean? Is the term ’slow food’ anything like fast food? Leslie Back ha the answer to these vital questions in the second of her two part series.

TRIPLE MUSHROOM SOUP

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There are certain soups that are a must in a cook’s repertoire - French onion is one and an excellent mushroom soup is another. 

CHICKEN BREASTS ON RISOTTO

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Once you have mastered the art of making of a good creamy risotto you will enjoy the versatility of this Italian speciality. Essentially it is necessary to patiently stir hot stock into an absorbent rice such as arborio and continue stirring and adding stock until the rice is soft and thickened.

OLIVE OIL

By Leslie Back

Leslie Back takes SHOWCOOK on an intriguing journey from olive to oil.
Today, there is a positive passion for cooking with olive oil. This aromatic ingredient has long transformed and enhanced the simple dishes of the Mediterranean. Cooks worldwide, who have never developed the taste for olive oil, are now enjoying the rich smooth fruitiness of this unique oil.

GREAT CASSEROLES

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Master the art of making a great casserole, substantial, simple and, above all, satisfying.

BEGINNER’S BASICS

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Quick Bites TO SUCCESSFUL COOKING.

The ABC to successful cooking! 

Learn to Cook with Showcook

Introducing essential techniques, all you need to know to improve your skills in the kitchen. A real learning experience!
CHEERS!

BY SPECIAL REQUEST! OUT TO DINE
WITH RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX
LE QUARTIER FRANÇAIS AND PLAISIR DE MERLE

Showcook.com and Plaisir de Merle invited Le Quartier Français to join us in a stunning three part feature showcasing divine food, elegant wines and glorious settings, striking menus to delight your very special guests. Join us for a glimpse of one of South Africa’s most coveted Relais & Châteaux tables and enjoy a taste of Executive Chef Margot Janse’s memorable dishes.