SAMFA – Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Turmeric Roasted Mushrooms
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 75g raw cashew nuts 1 large white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 kg cauliflower, roughly chopped, stem included ½ tsp ground turmeric 1 litre vegetable stock 1 x 400g tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 small bunch fresh thyme sprigs Zest and juice of 1 large lemon 500g mixed […]
SAMFA – Mushroom, Kale & Black Rice Bowls with Za’atar Tahini Sauce
Serves 4 Ingredients: Black rice: 2 ¼ cups water 1 cup black rice 1 tsp salt Za’atar tahini sauce: 115g tahini 125ml water 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp za’atar 1 clove garlic, finely grated Good pinch of sea salt 1 large white onion, sliced 1 bunch / ± 200g kale or swiss chard, […]
SAMFA – Lemony Baked Chicken in Mushroom Sauce
Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, skin on & bone in Skin on & bone in will deliver the juiciest chicken. Reduce baking time if using chicken breasts or deboned thighs 500g white button mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 125ml dry white wine / […]
SAMFA – Veg Kebabs with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Makes 8 kebabs Ingredients: Creamy Avocado Dressing: 1 large ripe avocado 1 clove garlic 1 small bunch fresh coriander, stems removed 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp olive oil ± 60 – 100ml cold water ± 20 portabellini mushrooms, whole (about 500g) ± 20 cherry tomatoes, whole 2 large red onions, cut into large chunks […]
SAMFA – Harissa Butter Roasted Mushrooms with Spicy Lemon Yoghurt
Serves 6 Ingredients: Quick pickled onions: 1 red onion, very thinly sliced ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp sea salt flakes Yoghurt sauce: 250ml plain double cream yoghurt 1 small clove garlic, finely grated 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp Aleppo pepper* Good pinch of sea salt *Aleppo pepper is available […]
SAMFA – Baked Fish on Mushroom Risotto
Serves 6 Ingredients: Fish: 100g butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 small bunch / 10g parsley, very finely chopped 1 lemon, zested, plus 1 Tbsp juice 6 x ± 200g portions sustainable white fish e.g. angelfish, yellowtail, Deep-water Cape Hake Risotto: 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 500g portabellini mushrooms, sliced 1 […]
CHILL OUT WITH DAIRY THIS SUMMER
Summer is on the way, and South Africa is more than ready to get outside to enjoy the warmer days and nights. It’s time again for relaxing sundowners with friends, family suppers on the deck and coming together for weekend braais. This year, there are a few things on our mind as we anticipate more […]
From the Weskus plot to the pot
Roasted Mushroom, Fennel & Grape Salad
SAMFA – Roasted Mushroom, Fennel & Grape Salad Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 medium fennel bulbs 500g pink grapes, seedless 500g white button mushrooms, sliced in half 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 300g mixed leaf lettuce of choice Handful Italian parsley leaves Handful […]
Balsamic Mushrooms with Beans, Broccoli & Ancient Grains
SAMFA – Balsamic Mushrooms with Beans, Broccoli & Ancient Grains Serves 4-6 Ingredients: Mushrooms: 500g mixed cultivated mushrooms, sliced into similar sizes for even cooking 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, finely minced ½ tsp dried oregano 125g tenderstem broccoli, ends trimmed 150g fine green beans, […]