I’ve learned so much over the past year about what I throw away, and how to minimize waste to a point where there’s hopefully none. The team from First Choice …
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Vegetables, salads and soups
Garden salad with carrot top pesto, feta, croutons and almonds – a #zerowaste recipe with First Choice
As you might know, I’m currently shooting my second cookbook with a seasonal theme, and I’ve been acutely aware of seasonal produce over the past few months. Our friendly neighbour …
Yesterday’s-roast-chicken and vegetable soup (plus how to stretch a roast chicken into 3 different meals)
While we’re all at home, we’re trying to make the most of lockdown spending quality time with our families. A lot of comforting home cooking is going on. Part of …
Smokey baked ratatouille
These days I cannot get enough of roasted vegetables – whether it’s in a salad, on a pizza, in a curry or just on its own. I think our bodies …
Babylonstoren launches 12-year-old balsamic vinegar (video)
I had the privilege of recently visiting Babylonstoren for an up-close look at the bottling of their newly released balsamic vinegar. The team at Babylonstoren have invested in importing …
Instant Pot clear roast chicken broth
I received an Instant Pot last year, to test and review and perhaps post one of my favourite recipes. After missing the deadline for posting a recipe as part …
Pulled lamb pitas with tomato salad & tzatziki
Once you’ve tasted a proper Greek-style souvlaki, few things can beat this meaty “sandwich”: slightly sticky pieces of tender, slow roasted lamb on a toasted pita with fresh tomato …
Tabbouleh bowl with shredded lamb
If you haven’t cooked with bulgur wheat before, you’ll be amazed that it only needs 20-30 min soaking (no boiling). You can’t mess it up! Apart from that, it’s …
Lamb steak salad with figs, rocket, grilled courgettes and yoghurt dill dressing
There’s certainly more than one way to enjoy a good steak – and it doesn’t have to include potato chips and heavy sauces. Whether it’s Winter or Summer, a …
Italian-style white bean soup with lamb knuckle
Although many of us know and love traditional South African bean soup made with red speckled beans, there’s another variety that you absolutely have to try. It is made …