This easy recipe is from my first book, Cape Mediterranean, published in 2019 by Penguin Random House. I’ve made it too many times to count – sometimes substituting the brandy …
Chicken liver pâté with brandy and thyme
Pearl barley pilaf with Brussels sprouts & almonds
This comforting, earthy barley dish is filled with texture, spices and even some sweetness. The list of ingredients might seem long here, but don’t be discouraged ‒ they’re all relatively …
Creamy chicken, leek & mushroom casserole with Cape tawny
This kind of soft-and-saucy food is the stuff my midweek dinner dreams are made of, and one of the most popular Autumnal recipes from my second book Simply Seasonal. I …
Fig focaccia with green olives, rosemary and blue cheese spread
As we’re nearing the last few weeks of fig season in South Africa, I’m feeling inspired to celebrate this royal purple fruit with a new recipe. After seeing Mynhardt Joubert’s …
A weekend at untether, Olive View
I was recently invited to spend a weekend at one of the eco pods at the newly launched untether on Olive View Farm outside Wellington. I packed my camera, a …
Chicken, mushroom and leek pie
This festive chicken pie is an adaptation of one of the most popular recipes from my latest recipe book – Simply Seasonal (based on the chicken, mushroom and leek casserole …
Lamb piccata
A classic Italian piccata is usually done with veal, but lamb works like a charm. I absolutely adore the combination of lemon and capers in a buttery sauce with some …
Lamb sausage tray pizza with feta, tomato & mint
Lamb sausage (or lamb boerewors) is beautifully spiced and incredibly juicy when it is kissed with high heat. Removing the casing makes it easy to roll into small balls – …
Lamb & coconut Thai red curry
This beautifully fragrant curry comes together in less than 30 minutes if you’re using boneless meat. Unlike most other stews or curries, the meat is poached in the coconut based …
Easy lamb & miso ramen bowls
It is so easy to achieve big flavour with a few Asian-inspired pantry staples. This easy recipe will have you slurp your noodles like there’s no tomorrow. Deliciously meaty with …