Make long weekends better with this special issue of TASTE
“No one does a long weekend the way we do. Because we’ve earned it. While the rest of the world gets to enjoy a stress-free, mid-year break, most South Africans’ annual holiday features such killjoys as overseas tourists, visiting relatives and festive obligations. So, the fact that we get more public holidays in March and April than the rest of the world is totally justified.” – Kate Wilson, TASTE editor-in-chief.
So, what are you going to do with all these deserved long weekends? Eat, of course! This special issue of TASTE is all about long leisurely meals with your loved ones. With 86 recipes, we’ve covered all the bases: special occasions, lekker braais and weekend baking projects. Chef Vusi Ndlovu and our own Khanya Mzongwana get creative with seven colours, Abigail Donnelly shares her Easter menu, Faitma Saib updates classics for Eid, Hannah Lewry makes a seafood feast and Bianca Strydom showcases sophisticated chocolate desserts.
Get your issue at your local Woolworths, or via zinio.com and magzter.com. However you get your copy of TASTE, here’s what you can look forward to:
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ON THE SPECTRUM
Chef Vusi Ndlovu and Khanya Mzongwana celebrate with a collaborative feast inspired by the classic seven colours meal. Channel their joyfully creative vibe by adding 1 000-layer roast butternut, slow-grilled lamb ribs and fried potato salad to your menu this Easter.
THE SWEETEST FEAST
Make your Easter table a cornucopia of treats with Abigail Donnelly’s seasonal menu, featuring all the celebration non-negotiables. (Note: Leave room for dessert. Times two).
STARS OF THE SEA
Stretch those long weekends and make summer last with Hannah Lewry’s inspired seafood ideas designed to take you from brunch and picnics, to lazy al fresco lunches and “seven fishes”-style family feasts. (POV: you are about to win friends and earn all kinds of favours).
DARK MODE
From meringues to mousse cake and double crème caramels, our dramatic new ways with chocolate are exactly the velvety, fudgy, extra-decadent desserts you’d expect from us at Easter.
A TIME TO REMEMBER
Classic dishes such as subtly spiced haleem, slow-cooked lamb, savoury snacks and sweet, creamy burfee get creative twists at Fatima Saib’s Eid table, where she spends the holiday sharing old memories and making new ones with her extended family.
THE CUTTING EDGE
Around the planet, the hitherto humble sandwich is having a moment. And it’s not just surging in popularity, the sando is also reaching new heights of crossover experimentation. We asked long-time sarmie sophisticate Khanya Mzongwana to bring the trend home post haste.
LONG WEEKEND BRAAI
Light your fire with our banquet of braai options. These four fab menus will see you through, from a mighty fine Good Friday to an effortless and easygoing Family Day.
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