This creamy casserole is oozing with umami – a decadent mixture of melted nutty mature gouda, shitake mushrooms, baby spinach, pillowy gnocchi, herbs and cream with a hint of smoked …
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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 …
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 …
Triple cheese & truffle ravioli with roasted red pepper & tomato sauce (and panfried mushrooms)
My friends at Anthonij Rupert Wines recently surprised me with with a big black box filled with not only a real, locally grown fresh black Perigord truffle grown on their …
Paprika mushroom soup
This creamy, hearty mushroom soup is the perfect way to welcome the magnificent cooler days in the Cape. Made with earthy paprika, fresh cream, dry white wine and lots of …
Braised Beef Shortrib with red wine, mushrooms & gremolata
I had the pleasure of creating this recipe in 2020 for Anthonij Rupert’s Cape of Good Hope Wines winter recipe series. With the winter in full swing, this kind of …
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 …
Lunch at Waverley Hills and a stayover at Orchard Stay, Wolseley
We were recently invited to visit Waverley Hills for a taste of their new menu, and a stayover afterwards at Orchard Stay – all in the beautiful Wolseley countryside …
Lamb ramen with star anise, ginger and chilli
Ramen has made a huge splash over the past few years in the Western world, although it’s been a staple for in the East for ages. The stuff that …
Launch: Mynhardt’s Kitchen at Cathedral Cellar, KWV
Yesterday, I attended the launch of Mynhardt’s Kitchen at Cathedral Cellar, KWV Wine Emporium. Chef Mynhardt Joubert is no stranger to the Paarl community and he’s been acting as brand …