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 …
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Coq au vin pie
Easter is around the corner and I just had the privilege of creating an Easter-inspired recipe for La Motte with their iconic 2018 Millennium – a Merlot Cabernet Franc red …
Baked risotto with chicken, broccoli & blue cheese
This is the first time I’ve attempted to make a baked risotto, after being quite skeptical about a non-stir method of making one of my favourite dishes on earth – …
Melon, blue cheese, prosciutto & basil canapés
We’re all starting to gear up for a few weeks of entertaining and celebrating this festive season. I love spoiling my guests with some small bites before the start …
Pan-fried potato gnocchi with blue cheese sauce
Some classic dishes are not to be tampered with. They are beautiful in their simplicity, their uncomplicated perfection, their timeless deliciousness. I feel that way about potato gnocchi with blue …
Pizza verde
There is something really beautiful about a pizza topped with only one colour – in this case green. I’ve made hundreds of pizzas in my life, mostly with a traditional …
Pear & blue cheese quiche with rocket & pecans
There are few things as underrated as a good quiche. It’s so easy to make and one of the best options for a light lunch or a tea table during …
A dried fruit feast with Cecilia’s Farm
A few weeks ago I hosted 12 guests at the demo KITCHEN in Stellenbosch for a night of deliciousness in colaboration with Cecilia’s Farm. These guys make the most amazing …
Spaghetti with roasted cauliflower, blue cheese and walnuts
This dish was born out of a shameless craving for the taste of parmesan-roasted cauliflower, rich blue cheese and toasted walnuts. Not an everyday combo, I know. It could have …
Roasted butternut and three cheeses ravioli with sage butter
As the days are drawing darker and colder, all I want for dinner is comfort food. Not necessarily buckets full of mac ‘n cheese, but definitely something buttery and indulgent. …