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Griddled tuna steak with sauce Bordelaise

Dan Evans is in charge of the kitchens at Cassia, the new restaurant on Durbanville wine farm, Nitida. Fiona McDonald reports on his unusual match for Plaisir de Merle Merlot 2005.
 

Orange and oregano-infused roast chicken

An intense marinade gives a childhood favourite a sophisticated twist. By Anna Trapido.
 

Jhinga Goan Curry

Times and attitudes to pairing wine with fiery food are changing. Dina de Bruyn of Indian Restaurant Chandani has a nose for wines that stand up to the complexities of the dishes found on her restaurant menu. Vicki Sleet reports.
 

Niçoise Salad

Strictly speaking, the term ‘Niçoise’ refers to the cuisine of the region around Nice in the South of France.
 

Grilled Norwegian Salmon with Asparagus and Saffron sauce

Thomas Sinn of Sinn’s in Gardens, Cape Town, was tasked with matching this month’s Chenin Blanc Challenge winning wine. Fiona McDonald reports.
 

Hosomaki (slender rolls)

The turkey, ham and Christmas pudding are history. Anna Trapido suggests a return to simple, healthy eating.
 

Seared Norwegian salmon on griddled watermelon with an onion sprout salad and beetroot foam

Pink wine automatically brings to mind light, summery dishes but Andrea Foulkes and Martin Rentzke of dish food & social came up with a more substantial match to the 2007 Vrede en Lust Jess.
By Fiona McDonald.
 

Zucchini and Pecorino tart

A savoury tart or quiche is ideal for summer – light but crammed with flavour. Vicki Sleet reports on the Queen of Tarts...
 

Brioche

In six short months Danielle Postma and her husband Mike Caudle have revolutionised the Johannesburg pastry scene.
 

Tapas and Swartland Idelia 2004

How to make the myriad flavours of tapas stand up to the rich, bold layers of Swartland Idelia 2004? Vicki Sleet spoke to Nic van Wyk of Barnyard Brasserie about making the marriage work.
 
 

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