LEISURE
RECIPES FROM THE CAPE MEDITERRANEAN COOKBOOK
I
n contemporary South Africa,
cuisines in the world. It has developed
especially in the Western Cape,
naturally within the Western Cape due
so many of us love long lunches
to its Mediterranean climate and the
that start with breads and spreads,
abundance of classic Mediterranean-
going into smaller bites or tapas, onto
style local produce.
generous salads and vegetable dishes
This book features more than
served alongside beautiful roasts or
75 delectable recipes, from breads,
freshly grilled seafood. We savour the
dips and tapas, to lavish salads,
process of coming together around
succulent roasts, freshly made pastas
a table, many times next to a fire,
and heavenly desserts. The recipes
sharing conversations and creating
bring seasonal produce to the fore
new memories.
and the balance of dishes and ease
Cape Mediterranean focuses on these
of preparation will have you inviting
gatherings, not heritage food nor
friends and family over in no time to
nostalgia. Cape Mediterranean cooking
share in this veritable bounty.
is a South African style of cooking and
We bring you a sample of four
entertaining influenced by one of the
delectable recipes from Cape
oldest and arguably also the healthiest
Mediterranean by Ilse van der Merwe.
Cape Mediterranean is available from good book stores and online at Loot.co.za, www.exclusivebooks.co.za, www.readerswarehouse.co.za and Takealot.com
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