July signifies the celebration all things French in the Franschhoek area, including Bastille Day. So when the team from La Motte asked me to create a recipe that celebrates French …
Pork steaks with Dijon cream sauce & frites
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Bacon-wrapped pork neck roast with pecan apple herb stuffing, apple onion gravy and Jerusalem artichoke potato mash
I’m very proud to be teaming up with Klein Joostenberg Deli once again, bringing you my most festive pork roast for Easter. Joostenberg has always been my go-to butchery when …
Bouillabaisse
Our friends at Le Creuset South Africa just launched a brand new colour: Ocean. It’s a beautiful graded teal, perfect for flavoursome fish dishes from the deep. To celebrate …
Lentil salad with roasted vegetables, lemon & goats cheese
When I heard the word “lentils” when I was in my twenties, I immediately associated it with people who go over-the-top on health foods. Lentils sounded boring, brown and tasteless. …
Vietnamese chicken & vegetable spring rolls with peanut sauce
If you have never eaten these translucent rolls before, you just have to give it a try. Unlike deep-fried Chinese spring rolls, Vietnamese-style spring rolls are made with water-soaked rice …
Smoked trout terrine
There’s just something about a beautiful terrine that looks like it’s time to celebrate. This festive loaf is lined with smoked trout ribbons and filled with a creamy mixture of …
Toasted sourdough sandwich with herbed chicken mayo
If there is one sandwich that I cannot resist, it’s a good chicken mayonnaise. Sometimes I buy a cheap one at my local supermarket when I don’t have time for …
Roasted cracked baby potatoes with garlic
Although I am an advocate for cold summer meals like charcuterie and salads, there’s one dish that will get my vote come rain or shine: roast potatoes. They are often …
Grilled whole trout stuffed with lemon, fennel & herbs
As we are gearing up for another summery festive season, many of us are starting to put together ideas for our Christmas lunches and dinners. To me, it is probably …
Warm potato salad with anchovy butter
Although I’m always a sucker for an old-fashioned cold potato salad with store-bought mayonnaise, I sometimes like to change things up a bit and serve my potato salad warm with …