In winter, we are all about hearty comfort food, but often these delicious recipes come with instructions to simmer, braise, slow cook or roast and imply plenty of kitchen time.
While this might be a joy for lazy weekends or when entertaining guests to steaming pots of winter flavours, regular weeknights do not always afford us the time for that simmering soup and lingering curry. At the same time too many quick, creamy pastas might not be good for post-winter bikini bodies while those ready-to-heat options are usually not pocket-friendly.
What do we cook that can comfort and provide wholesomeness on a weeknight in winter without taking ages or breaking the bank? We asked our friends in food to help with some delightful recipes, and winemaker Renier van Deventer suggests easy-drinking options for weeknight warming wines too!
Weeknight warmers
For a quick, easy, affordable and healthy winter warmer weeknight dinner, try: Christine Capendale’s meatball shakshuka with herbed yoghurt and keep an eye out on social media for these fabulous recipes by Crush Magazine: Pork sausage; cabbage casserole with mustard cream; cacio e pepe, creamy tomato soup with cheese and basil pesto toasties; and a pumpkin and lentil coconut curry.
Weeknight wines
Can we take the liberty to recommend a glass of wine for a mid-week evening? Winemaker Renier van Deventer suggests: "Allow yourself a mellow winter white such as our oak-matured Culinaria Chenin Blanc, a generous pour of an easy-sipping or lighter style red such as our Culinaria Pinot Noir, or, perhaps, if you are really strict about limiting alcohol to weekends, try our Natura De-alcoholised Classic Red for all the comfort and none of the guilt."
Is pouring a glass of wine on weeknights a little too much for your budget? We have even better news! Did you know that the 2023 Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon was appointed as the best value red wine in the 2024 Ultra Value Red Wine of the Year awards?
Buy any selection of these wines during June from our Tasting Room or leopardsleap.co.za and get 10% off!
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Father's Day giveaway
Treat your dad on Father’s Day! They can't resist something sophisticated in their glass, something delicious to nibble on, something new to try on the braai and even a trendy treatment to make them feel happy and handsome. Take part in our Father’s Day Giveaway and you can win your dad a fabulous treat!
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A French party
This year, we invite you to join us for a festive start to the annual Franschhoek Bastille Weekend with a Fabulous French Fête at Leopard's Leap. A celebration of French-inspired food, wine, and music, this fun event takes place on Friday, 11 July. Tickets are R550 per person and includes a French75 cocktail on arrival, a starter to Frenchify your palate as well as a buffet of famous French staples like boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin and a Toulouse-inspired Cassoulet.
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