If you like pina coladas, you’ve got to try this fluffy fruit dip. Scooped up with a slice of fresh pineapple, it tastes just like the beloved beachside drink. You and your guest will be loving this one all summer long !
Optional: Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes and maraschino cherries
Fresh pineapple wedges
Vanilla wafers
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk milk, yogurt and pudding mix 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.
If desired, top with coconut and cherries before serving. Serve with pineapple and wafers.
Perfect for Summer! They will keep everyone perfectly refreshed, and will be greatly appreciated by those not wanting to drink alcohol, whether they’re abstaining forever or just right now. Plus, they taste amazing!
Virgin Piña Colada
It’s creamy, tart, and sweet and just what the doctor ordered. One drink and you’ll be hooked. Sit back and sip those cares away with this non alcoholic drink that’s basically a tropical milkshake.
INGREDIENTS:
1 bag frozen pineapple chunks
4 large scoops of ice cream (about 1 cup)
1c. coconut milk
1/2c. pineapple juice
Pineapple wedge, for serving
Maraschino cherry, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: In a blender, blend together frozen pineapple, ice cream, coconut milk, and pineapple juice.
Step 2: Divide between glasses and garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
Blackberry Virgin Mojito
Mojitos are always refreshing with fresh mint and fruit. This non-alcoholic version is still every bit as refreshing with an easy mint simple syrup and fresh blackberries.
INGREDIENTS:
FOR MINT SYRUP
1/2c. packed fresh mint leaves
1c. granulated sugar
1c. water
FOR MIJITO
1c. blackberries
1tsp. granulated sugar
1/2c. lime juice
Ice
2 (12-oz.) cans seltzer
Fresh mint, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: In a small pot using a wooden spoon or using a mortar and pestle, crush mint leaves. Add sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let boil 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then strain out mint leaves, pressing with a wooden spoon to help release all liquid.
Step 2: In a small bowl, add blackberries and sugar, and using a wooden spoon, crush blackberries until broken down.
Step 3: Divide blackberries between 4 glasses and add 2 tablespoons simple syrup and 2 tablespoons lime juice to each glass. Fill glasses with ice and top off with seltzer, then garnish with mint.
Virgin Cranberry Basil Sangria
The fruit is the real star here — use whatever’s in season and get creative with the combination (think cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary for the holidays and mixed berries and mint for summer).
INGREDIENTS:
3c. cranberry juice
Juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 c.)
1 (12-oz.) can seltzer
1 orange, sliced
1 apple, cored and sliced
1/3c. frozen cranberries
1/4c. packed basil leaves
Ice
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: In a large jug, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, and seltzer. Add fruit and basil and stir to combine.
The hardest decision on game day is which dip to make. This dip gets rid of that. Combining your four favourite dips of buffalo chicken, spinach artichoke, jalapeño popper, and pizza this dip has something for everyone. Your match day spread just got infinitely better.
Ingredients:
FOR THE BISCUIT DIPPERS & BASE DIP
Cooking spray for pan
2 (16.3-ounce) cans of refrigerated biscuits
4tbsp. melted butter
1/2tsp. garlic powder
1/2c. freshly grated Parmesan
3 (8-ounce) blocks of softened cream cheese
6c. shredded mozzarella
FOR BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
11/2c. shredded cooked chicken
1/4c. buffalo sauce
1tbsp. ranch dressing
Blue cheese crumbles for topping
Freshly shopped chives for topping
FOR SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP
3/4c. baby spinach
1/3c. sour cream
1/2c. chopped artichoke hearts
FOR JALAPEÑO POPPER DIP
4 slices, crumbled cooked bacon
1/3c. sour cream
2 mince jalapeños
FOR PIZZA DIP
1/2c. pizza sauce
1/4c. shredded mozzarella
1/4c. mini pepperoni
1tsp. italian seasoning
Torn fresh basil for topping
Directions:
Preheat oven to 180 degrees and grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces and pinch edges together to form a ball. Place biscuits around edges of prepared baking sheet and then in lengthwise and crosswise lines down the middle to create four separate quadrants.
Brush biscuits with melted butter and top with garlic powder and Parmesan.
MAKE BASE DIP:
In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and mozzarella until combined.
MAKE BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP:
Transfer about a quarter of the base dip to a medium bowl, then mix in chicken, Buffalo sauce, and ranch. Scrape into a quadrant with spatula.
MAKE SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP:
Transfer another quarter of the base dip to a medium bowl, then stir in spinach, sour cream, and artichokes. Transfer to a quadrant.
MAKE PIZZA DIP:
Transfer another quarter of base dip to an empty quadrant. Spoon pizza sauce over dip, then sprinkle with more mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning.
MAKE JALAPEÑO POPPER DIP:
Add sour cream, most of the bacon (save some for topping!), and jalapeños to remaining base dip and stir. Transfer to last quadrant.
Bake until biscuits are golden and cheese is melty, 30 minutes.
Top Buffalo Chicken Dip with blue cheese and chives. Top Spinach-Artichoke Dip with parsley. Top Jalapeño Popper Dip with remaining bacon crumbles. Top Pizza Dip with basil.
Pinwheel sandwiches are delicious swirls retro swirls, ready for game day, ready for lunchboxes or just ready as an anytime snack. They’re easy to assemble, look great on a platter, and are ideal for a party. To make them, you’ll layer flour tortillas with tangy mayonnaise, sliced cheese, deli meats, and lettuce. All that’s left to do is roll them up tightly and slice. Simple!
Ingredients:
5 tbsp. mayonnaise
2tbsp. BBQ seasoning
8 flour tortillas
sliced American or cheddar cheese
deli-sliced baked ham
deli-sliced turkey breast
butter lettuce leaves
Directions:
Step 1: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and BBQ seasoning.
Step 2: On a clean surface, lay tortillas flat. Spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture. Place 2 to 3 slices cheese on bottom two-thirds of each tortilla. Top cheese with ham and turkey. Top meat with 2 to 3 lettuce leaves and tightly roll up.
Step 3: To serve right away, slice into 5cm rounds and arrange on a platter. To make ahead, place them side down on a baking sheet and refrigerate up to 6 hours. Slice when ready to serve.
THE 11th FLOOR represented our continent and sparkled among the world’s finest culinary establishments by recently winning the category of Africa’s best rooftop restaurant at the prestigious World Culinary Awards. Proudly one of our valued clients, the 11th Floor is a premier destination for delectable breakfasts, wood-fired oven pizzas, char-grilled steaks, imported pastas, artisanal gelato, and more.
It is THE venue everyone in Johannesburg is talking about, and with good reason. Special moments are had there with their panoramic views and incredible vibes.
The harmony between the freshest seasonal ingredients and the rarest Italian imports forms the foundation of their culinary symphony, where each plate is a canvas painted with passion, precision, and a touch of enchantment.
Live music elevates the dining journey to a crescendo of delight, with soundscapes from the piano and saxophone resonating with every bite, creating a fusion of pleasure for both the palate and the soul.
Partner and Executive Chef | Kyle Marshall
Kyle Marshall’s love for good food has always been prevalent, alongside his love for sports, in particular the game of cricket. This naturally led to Kyle finding himself alternating between batting and batter, and bowls and bowling! Knowing that a professional sports career doesn’t last forever, he completed a part-time cooking diploma from Capsicum Culinary Studio to get some well-rounded experience in the kitchen.
Now Kyle is a partner and executive chef at The 11th Floor where he applies his talents to continually develop and shape the vision, food and customer experience of their rooftop restaurant into the highly sought-after venue it is in the heart of Bedfordview.
Here’s wishing the fantastic team at the 11th Floor a very big congratulations on this incredible achievement and for the greatest success in the years ahead!
Step 1: In a food processor, pulse garlic, rosemary, thyme, and salt until minced. Drizzle in olive oil and process until a paste forms.
Step 2: Place lamb on a large rimmed baking sheet and season all over with salt and pepper. Coat tops with herb rub and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 3: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180°. Roast lamb for 25 to 30 minutes for medium-rare.
Step 4: Tent with foil and let rest 15 minutes before carving into chops.
Step 5: Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
5 Things You Should Know About Our Spiced Chai Latte
1. Chai Is The Indian Word For “Tea“
In India “chai” simply means tea. But in the West it refers specifically to spiced Indian-style tea – that is, tea like broth made with traditional Indian spices and milk. Chai is also known as “Masala Chai”, which in India is more popular than coffee. The popularity of chai tea is spreading rapidly to the rest of the world.
2. Chai In Hebrew Also Means “Life”
Chai emphasizes the importance of life and we are encouraged to be good, ethical people exhibiting traits as kindness, thoughtfulness, and selflessness and remaining good-natured, enjoying the time that we are given on Earth. A common Jewish toast is “L’chaim!” which means “To life!” in anticipation of all the good things that are to come.
3. The Spices In Chai Is Good For You!
The spices in Chai Tea have various health benefits, and have been used for thousands of years.
Chai tea is known for its fragrant, spicy aroma and may help boost heart health, reduce blood sugar levels and aid in digestion. Although most of these health benefits are linked to the ingredients and spices used in chai tea.
4. Did You Say “No Caffeine?
Yes, that is correct! There are absolutely no caffeine in our Spiced Chai Latte. Because it doesn’t have the caffeine “shock” of coffee, you can enjoy a few extra cups. Many people enjoy a cup in the evening proposing it is aiding with sleep.
5. Chai Tea Preference
Many people actually prefer the taste of chai over coffee. Chai is mentally clarifying and energizing yet calming at the same time. So chai gives you a subtle “pick me up” without nervousness, jitters. Our Spiced Chai latte has substantially more body and flavour enhanced by original spices. It is an ideal coffee substitute. Try our Chai Latte for a week. We know you will love it!
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