One of the very hot new trends on the food scene is tapas-style eating. And may I say: it is my favourite way to feast! Sharing platters full of snacks, …
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Meat
Meatballs with fresh herbs in rosa tomato sauce
I have a list of 5 pantry essentials that I cannot live without. They are: Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil – the best I can find. Fresh garlic – …
Hearty chicken and mushroom pie
I know summer is creeping up on me, so I’m sneaking in the last of winter’s comfort food. Ag, who am I kidding, I can eat chicken pie any time …
Really crispy chicken strips: perfect rugby food
The Rugby World Cup has officially started today and my husband couldn’t be happier. As far as I understand it, it will be weeks and weeks of endless rugby matches, …
Springbok pie
If you want to make me seriously happy, bring me a pristine 3 kg leg of Springbok as a present. That is what my friends Niel and Nicoline Coetzer did. …
Tomato and chicken casserole for lazy cooks
Yesterday I was a lazy cook. Me, the greatest proclaimer of “you cannot spend too much time in the kitchen”. Normally I would create reasons why I should be baking …
Beef rogan josh – the Reuben way
My husband calls it “beef rogan josh groban”. It is part of a silly (but very entertaining) game that we have been playing for years. You need to try and …
Creamy chicken casserole with bacon and thyme
Yes, I’m still basking in the meagre winter sun! That means I’m also still dreaming of the great food that comes with cosy weather like this. This time I am …
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic
Fantastic 5 hour roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, garlic, lemon juice and potatoes served with loads of gravy.