I know a lot of people that don’t like kale. It’s a relatively new thing in South Africa (although much better known in some other parts of the world) …
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White anchovy, asparagus & parmesan salad
I’ve always loved dark little anchovy fillets in oil, salty as hell with a strong fishy flavour. But last year I discovered white anchovy fillets – larger, silky in texture, …
Grilled asparagus & green bean salad with parmesan & cashews
A few weeks ago, my parents came down to Stellenbosch from Keurbooms for a quick visit. My dad was scheduled to see a specialist about a double knee replacement (ouch), …
Spinach ravioli with smoked mozzarella & fresh tomato sauce
This Friday we’ll be celebrating Women’s Day – a day where we are reminded that women played a big role in South Africa’s human rights history. Back in 1965, a …
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 …
Ricotta gnudi with pomodoro sauce
My new business partner, Francille van Tiddens, recently sent me a recipe for ricotta gnudi via Bon Appetit’s online magazine. I’ll reveal more about our exciting new venture soon – …
Mediterranean-style focaccia
Focaccia bread is very similar in style to a regular Italian pizza, but is usually a bit thicker and stuffed or topped with herbs and/or other ingredients. In this recipe, …
Spicy tomato sauce for pizza, pasta and meat
Yes my darlings, it is true: I’ve created a fantastic spicy tomato sauce so versatile, you can practically use it on anything. I started making it as a tomato sauce …