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 …
Pearl barley pilaf with Brussels sprouts & almonds
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Tasha Seccombe
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 …
How to make the best hummus, from scratch
Two weeks ago, I hosted 100 guests for a book conversation at the Woordfees in Stellenbosch, with the charismatic Douw Steyn of The Talking Table leading the talk. My …
Cape Mediterranean: the way we love to eat – IN STORES NOW
It is with the greatest pleasure that I share the arrival of my first cookbook with you! It is titled Cape Mediterranean: the way we love to eat, published by …
Pecan shortbread cookies
This is a magnificent recipe from my very first handwritten recipe book that I compiled as a child in the early 1990’s. It reminds me of the icing sugar …
Pickling and fermenting your own vegetables with Poetry Stores
I’ve heard so much about the health benefits of fermented vegetables. It activates the right elements for a healthy gut and will add longevity and “feel-good” to your life. …
Indian Made Easy with Poetry Stores
This new book from Amandip Uppal, Indian Made Easy (available from Poetry Stores), is simply stunning. I love the lay-out, the fonts, the simplicity of the colours and the …
Mothers Day Lunch with Poetry Stores
There’s nothing that says “I love you” like a thoughtful, scrumptious and beautiful home-cooked meal. The recipes in Barbara Joubert’s (Afrikaans) book Kostalgie are the perfect choices for a Mothers …
A Raw Cake spread for Mothers Day with Poetry Stores
You’re never too old to learn something new. I am turning 40 years young this year, and it is one of my goals to try as many new ingredients and …
A Simple Italian Feast with Poetry Stores
Rain or shine, summer or winter – Italian cooking wins my vote every single time. There’s just something generously simple about the food culture of Italy: not too many …