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A fresh dessert is always a good idea, especially when it marries flavours that you wouldn’t have imagined coming together. We’ve picked this delectable creation from award-winning Chef Monché Muller‘s book Harvest Table: A Culinary Journey Through The Wine Regions Of France, Italy, Spain And South Africa. Let’s jump right in!READ MORE: This Braai Dessert Is So Simple Even Kids Can Make ItRose-and-Raspberry Lemon Tart from Harvest Table Book

Harvest Table: A Culinary Journey Through the Wine Regions of France, Italy, Spain and South Africa

Chef Monchè’s book blossomed from a casual conversation about good food and wine into a much-loved project that tells many magnificent stories about ingredients, communities, local producers and the people behind Oddo Vins et Domaines wines. The recipes, some traditional and some curated especially for this book, are an ode to some culinary regions in France, Italy, Spain and our very own South Africa.

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Rose-and-Raspberry Lemon Tart

Chef Monché Muller

Course Dessert

Servings 8

1 Food processor1 Tart Dish
For the crust180 g Cake flour55 g Icing sugar¼ tsp Salt115 g Cold butter, cubed 1 Egg½ Vanilla extractFor the filling125 g Raspberries 100 g White sugar 3 Eggs125 ml Lemon juice 2 tsp Lemon zest90 g Cold butter, cubed 2 tsp Rose waterFresh raspberries, to decorate
To make the crust, place the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Blend for a few seconds, then add the butter and blend until the mixture becomes crumbly.Add the egg and vanilla and continue pulsing until the mixture starts to come together. Do not overmix.Turn out the pastry dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a ball. Flatten slightly to form a disc, cover in cling wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 5 mm, then place in a greased 22 cm tart dish, trimming off any excess. Cover in cling wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.Preheat the oven to 190°C and place a rack in the centre of the oven. Prick the pastry dough using a fork, line with parchment paper, add baking beans and blind bake for 15 minutes. Remove the beans and paper and bake for a further 15 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely.To make the filling, blend the raspberries in a blender, then strain through a sieve to remove the seeds.Whisk the raspberry purée with the sugar, eggs, lemon juice and lemon zest in a saucepan. Place over a low heat and stir using a wooden spoon for 1 minute.Add the butter while stirring until well combined. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.Strain the filling through a sieve, add the rose water and stir. Place a sheet of cling wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for 1 hour.Preheat the oven to 190°C. Fill the baked tart crust with the filling and smooth the top. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven, cool to room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 2 hours.Decorate with fresh raspberries to serve.

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    You’re About To Get Addicted To This Rose-and-Raspberry Lemon Tart

    A fresh dessert is always a good idea, especially when it marries flavours that you wouldn’t have imagined coming together. We’ve picked this delectable creation from award-winning Chef Monché Muller‘s book Harvest Table: A Culinary Journey Through The Wine Regions Of France, Italy, Spain And South Africa. Let’s jump right in!READ MORE: This Braai Dessert Is So Simple Even Kids Can Make ItRose-and-Raspberry Lemon Tart from Harvest Table Book

    Harvest Table: A Culinary Journey Through the Wine Regions of France, Italy, Spain and South Africa

    Chef Monchè’s book blossomed from a casual conversation about good food and wine into a much-loved project that tells many magnificent stories about ingredients, communities, local producers and the people behind Oddo Vins et Domaines wines. The recipes, some traditional and some curated especially for this book, are an ode to some culinary regions in France, Italy, Spain and our very own South Africa.

    READ MORE: You Need To Try This Easy Air Fryer Milk Tart Recipe ASAP

    Rose-and-Raspberry Lemon Tart

    Chef Monché Muller

    Course Dessert

    Servings 8

    1 Food processor1 Tart Dish
    For the crust180 g Cake flour55 g Icing sugar¼ tsp Salt115 g Cold butter, cubed 1 Egg½ Vanilla extractFor the filling125 g Raspberries 100 g White sugar 3 Eggs125 ml Lemon juice 2 tsp Lemon zest90 g Cold butter, cubed 2 tsp Rose waterFresh raspberries, to decorate
    To make the crust, place the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Blend for a few seconds, then add the butter and blend until the mixture becomes crumbly.Add the egg and vanilla and continue pulsing until the mixture starts to come together. Do not overmix.Turn out the pastry dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a ball. Flatten slightly to form a disc, cover in cling wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 5 mm, then place in a greased 22 cm tart dish, trimming off any excess. Cover in cling wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.Preheat the oven to 190°C and place a rack in the centre of the oven. Prick the pastry dough using a fork, line with parchment paper, add baking beans and blind bake for 15 minutes. Remove the beans and paper and bake for a further 15 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely.To make the filling, blend the raspberries in a blender, then strain through a sieve to remove the seeds.Whisk the raspberry purée with the sugar, eggs, lemon juice and lemon zest in a saucepan. Place over a low heat and stir using a wooden spoon for 1 minute.Add the butter while stirring until well combined. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.Strain the filling through a sieve, add the rose water and stir. Place a sheet of cling wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for 1 hour.Preheat the oven to 190°C. Fill the baked tart crust with the filling and smooth the top. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven, cool to room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 2 hours.Decorate with fresh raspberries to serve.

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    When you have to travel or prior commitments (whether it’s your family, kids, work or friends) are making it impossible to get to the gym, it’s always great to have a simple, do-anywhere workout tucked into your back pocket. This one, from SWEAT 1000‘s Andrew Rothschild, is perfect for any space, even a smaller-than-ideal hotel room or the beach, and it will get your heart rate up — just what you need to get all those endorphins pumping and calories burning.Do each exercise move as described, working as hard as you can and resting as indicated. If you’re looking for even more of a burn, repeat the workout from the top for just under 25 minutes of intense calorie burning.The Do-Anywhere WorkoutWarm Up1 minute: bouncing side to side

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    Nutritional Facts: About 392 cal, 26.5 g fat (7.5 g sat), 35 g pro, 466 mg sodium, 2 g carb, 1 g fibre. 

    Prep Time 45 minutes mins

    Course dinner, Lunch

    Servings 4Calories 392 kcal

    900 g Tri-tip steak, trimmed4 Tbsp Olive oil, divided1 tsp Smoked paprikaKosher salt and pepper1 cup Parsley leaves½ cup Basil leaves3 Tbsp Capers, drained½ small Clove garlic, pressed2 tsp Dijon mustard½ tsp Honey
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    Photographed By MIKE GARTEN Prop Styling By ALEX MATA Food Styling By SIMON ANDREWS

    Keyword Salsa, Steak

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    This app boasts “the largest library and greatest variety” of Pilates workouts, including on the mat, reformer, with equipment and barre fusion. After a 15-day free trial, PilatesAnytime is R499 per month.

    Alo Moves

    A holistic app, Alo Moves includes fitness, meditation, nutrition and self-care content. There’s a range of yoga and Pilates programmes. After a free trial, the app is R231 per month. Alo Moves is not available on Google Play.

    DownDog Pilates

    From the creators of DownDog Yoga, the Pilates app is highly customisable. Choose your level, music, instruction voice, and boost your workout by body focus. The premium version is around R178 per month.

    The Movement Lab On Demand

    This subscription-based service is an accessible form of legendary classes at The Movement Lab. With the R449 monthly fee, you’ll score 6 recorded in-studio sessions a week and supplementary elective content, plus an existing library of workouts.

    Glo

    Having been around since 2008, Glo sports a wide variety of workouts, including Pilates, HIIT and meditation. Get access to daily live classes and 8 000+ on-demand sessions for R534 a month.

    Blogilates

    Popular Pilates pioneer Casey Ho takes her YouTube classes into app form. The free app includes monthly challenges, a workout calendar and body-focused sessions.

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