Those who have made a similar easy, no-knead, folded, lightly fermented focaccia will agree – this might be the best tasting bread you can bake at home. It is light …
Tray focaccia with artichokes, peppers & prosciutto
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My best spaghetti carbonara
After spending some time in Italy during August this year, I’ve been avidly trying my hand at making the best classic spaghetti carbonara. In Italy, it has become quite a …
Potato gnocchi with creamy sundried tomato sauce
Winter is the season for slowing down. To me, that means taking some extra time to create some of my favourite comfort foods – those dishes that take a little …
Deep dish pizza with boerewors, tomato & red onion
I recently had the pleasure of creating recipes for Compagniesdrift Wines, with photography by my good friend Tasha Seccombe. Their red blend, the Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021, is a wonderful …
“Skilpadjie” lamb roast
I’ve recently teamed up with Radford Dale for an Easter-inspired lamb roast, paired with one of their Pinotages. With a notorious wine like the Radford Dale Frankenstein Pinotage, we’ve opted …
Sticky chutney pork meatballs
While we’re settling into a new year with January almost done and dusted, there’s always room for extending your midweek recipe repertoire. Pork mince is such an economical and versatile …
Soy & cider braised pork shoulder (with broccoli rice, sesame roasted potatoes and Asian slaw)
This festive season, I’m taking a fresh look at “rys, vleis & aartappels” with this colourful feast – familiar in its parts, but with oodles of punchy Asian flavours like …
Calamari piccata
At the height of the summer festive season, we all need a handful of quick, fuss-free recipes that you can whip up in a flash when you have friends over. …
Hot smoked trout fillet with asparagus & hollandaise
This elegant meal must be one of the simplest yet most delicious spring or summer lunches. A fresh fillet of trout, hot-smoked at home using a few simple, accessible tools, …
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 …