After spending some time in Italy during August this year, I’ve been avidly trying my hand at making the best classic spaghetti carbonara. In Italy, it has become quite a …
My best spaghetti carbonara
Sourdough braaibroodjie with confit onion, gruyère & tomato
I’m not trying to replace the classic, iconic South African braaibroodjie! However, I do love trying new things and marrying French and South African favourites. This is my take …
Breakfast kota
As mentioned in my previous two posts, I’ve teamed up with La Motte Bakery to create new takes on a series of iconic South African street food dishes using their …
Curry bunny crown
As mentioned in my previous post, I’ve teamed up with La Motte Bakery to create new takes on a series of iconic South African street food dishes using their …
Boerewors Gatsby
I’ve teamed up with La Motte Bakery to create new takes on a series of iconic South African street food dishes using their beautiful, unique loaves. The Cape is known …
Potato gnocchi with creamy sundried tomato sauce
Winter is the season for slowing down. To me, that means taking some extra time to create some of my favourite comfort foods – those dishes that take a little …
Slow roasted Massaman curried pork shoulder
Winter is the season for slowing down. To me, this means taking more time to slow-roast your favourite larger cut of meat to fall-apart perfection, creating a feast of smells …
Miso-basted aubergine burgers (with quick pickled cucumber and turmeric dill mayo)
These are honestly the tastiest vegetarian burgers I’ve ever made! The miso-basted grilled aubergine can be made ahead and reheated just before assembling the burgers. The lightly curried turmeric mayo …
Deep dish pizza with boerewors, tomato & red onion
I recently had the pleasure of creating recipes for Compagniesdrift Wines, with photography by my good friend Tasha Seccombe. Their red blend, the Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021, is a wonderful …
“Skilpadjie” lamb roast
I’ve recently teamed up with Radford Dale for an Easter-inspired lamb roast, paired with one of their Pinotages. With a notorious wine like the Radford Dale Frankenstein Pinotage, we’ve opted …