A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being invited to Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl for a one night stay at the hotel and dinner at their restaurant …
Dinner and a stay at Grande Roche
Red velvet layer cake with cream cheese frosting
There are few things as lusciously tempting as a beautiful layered red velvet cake with creamy frosting. I was recently asked to revisit this classic cake for Roodeberg’s Classic Rosé …
Vanilla french toast with creamed ricotta & honey
This easy and indulgently delicious recipe was meant to be included in my latest book, Simply Seasonal, but we had to cut a few recipes right at the end (to …
Wholegrain mustard, honey & sumac spatchcock chicken with cranberry tabbouleh and yoghurt flatbreads
Grilled chicken is a fabulous and classic partner for Grenache. I was invited by Perdeberg Wines to create a paired recipe with their Vineyard Collection Grenache Noir – a delightful …
A weekend at Creation Wines
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being invited to Creation Wines to experience their food and wine pairing and to stay at their Voormanshuis Cottage on the …
Chunky lamb & mushroom ragu with tagliolini
Welcome to the final recipe in our Lamb and Wine Pairing heritage month series. We end this series with the most comforting recipe for a chunky, slow cooked lamb & …
Coal roasted pork belly with balsamic baby onions
I recently had the privilege of being introduced to Radford Dale Wines, a premium wine producer on the Helderberg slopes between Stellenbosch and Somerset West (with an additional organic farm …
Grilled lamb chops with roasted aubergine, tomatoes and ricotta yoghurt
Welcome to another recipe in our Heritage Month Lamb and Wine pairing series with SA Lamb & Mutton. Everybody loves a classic braaied lamb chop, and these rib and loin …
Salt and pepper “staanrib”
For those who have tasted a “staanrib” done right, there are few better ways to enjoy the true simplicity of South African mutton. “Staanrib” is the indirect way of cooking …
Quick and easy braaibroodjie flatbread (yeast free)
This wonderful recipe doesn’t require any long kneading or proofing, just mix until it comes together (almost like making scone dough), roll or press out, and bake. That means you …