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 …
Potato gnocchi with creamy sundried tomato sauce
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 …
Chocolate chunk banana bread
I’ve made this recipe 3 times within the past 2 weeks. It’s probably the most delicious and rewarding treat you can bake from overripe bananas. In fact, I’ve started to …
Sticky chutney pork meatballs
While we’re settling into a new year with January almost done and dusted, there’s always room for extending your midweek recipe repertoire. Pork mince is such an economical and versatile …
Soy & cider braised pork shoulder (with broccoli rice, sesame roasted potatoes and Asian slaw)
This festive season, I’m taking a fresh look at “rys, vleis & aartappels” with this colourful feast – familiar in its parts, but with oodles of punchy Asian flavours like …
Calamari piccata
At the height of the summer festive season, we all need a handful of quick, fuss-free recipes that you can whip up in a flash when you have friends over. …
A festive snack wreath with cheese and cracker truffles
What would the festive season be without a classic, trusty snack board? A laid back selection of cheese, crackers and fruit is the simplest and most popular way to entertain …