MY AT-HOME RECIPES
EASY PEASY
Wagyu Beef Biltong and Pear Tartlet
This one’s going into my personal recipe journal of crowdpleasers.
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Orange and Yogurt Loaf Cake
Always have an Orange and Yogurt Loaf cake tucked away in the freezer that you can take out a couple of hours before the time ...
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Braaied Pavlova Cake
A braaied pavlova cake is the simplest dessert you can make this Mother’s Day, but it will still be a showstopper with its symphony of ...
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Chamomile île Flottante
A wonderful, weirdly French dessert, featuring meringue floating on a sea of custard. Think of a floral Sunday custard with a bite of soft, sweet ...
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Chocolate Hollow Eggs Filled With Homemade Mousse
Chocolate hollow eggs are synonymous with Easter. So when the Forage And Feast Dark Chocolate Hollow Eggs appeared on the shelves of Checkers, I knew ...
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Raspberry Trifle
Ouma's Swiss roll was legend. I would always hide one out of sight, either by slipping it into her handbag or taking one back to ...
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APPLE & OLIVE OIL CAKE
I’ve so often been told that the best apple to use in an apple cake is a Granny Smith, I suppose because of the way ...
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Jasmine Rice, Coconut & Rose Macaroons
Apart from an extra “o”, the main difference between a macaroon and a macaron is in the main ingredient. Where macarons (French) are made with ...
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BROWNIE MIGNARDISES WITH A MALVA TWIST
This is a marriage of two greats. On the one hand, you’ve got that gooey, chocolatey richness of a brownie; on the other, that unmistakable, ...
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PUMPKIN BUTTERMILK RUSKS
Every now and again, you come up with an idea that ticks all the boxes. It’s usually so simple that you have to stop to ...
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GLASS APPLE CHEDDAR CHEESE BISCUITS
I love marrying a variety of flavours. It just makes that first bite so multilayered and satisfying.
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OUMA MARIA’S MERINGUE CAKE
This meringue cake – with its crispy shell and soft interior – was always a feature at our Easter table.
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BREAD PLATTER
There comes a time when putting a cheese platter together feels a bit “seen one, seen ‘em all.” You can get inventive with your selection, ...
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PEPPERMINT CRISP CHOCOLATE COOKIES
It’s probably a cliché, but if there’s one thing I think most South Africans – myself included – miss when they’re abroad it’s Peppermint Crisp. ...
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BROWNIE MIGNARDISES WITH A MALVA TWIST
This is a marriage of two greats. On the one hand, you’ve got that gooey, chocolatey richness of a brownie; on the other, that unmistakable, ...
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KOEKSISTERS
After all these years, the koeksister – in all her glory – has found a home in my recipe library. You’ll find her at (almost) ...
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RICE CAKE WITH MUSCADEL-SOAKED SULTANAS AND FIGS
The traditional rice cake hails from Italy, where they made this sweet, textured delight with risotto.
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Creamy Chocolate Fudge Roll
I like my fudge creamy. Perhaps it’s because the gooey consistency
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JASMINE RICE & CINNAMON DOUGHNUTS
Of all my attempts at reinventing this Italian classic, these rice-based...
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Fudgy Bean Brownies
Have you ever tried using beans in brownies? Their gentle mealiness adds a satisfying quality ...
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Cashew Nut Caramel Tart
Step aside pecan! The cashew has been waiting in the wings for long enough. Cashew nuts are ...
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CANNELÉS & CHERRY SAUCE
These thimble-like treats originated in Bordeaux and have often been described as masterpieces of texture. Crunching through the slightly burnt, caramelly crust reveals a soft, ...
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Baked figs with blue cheese & parma ham
There’s a lot I miss about home when i’m in France, but my...
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Steak tartare
There’s a theatre to steak tartare. As with all the finer things in life, it calls for only the finest quality ingredients. If ever you ...
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GAMMON WITH MARMITE HONEY GLAZE
When planning your Festive Feast, you want something ryk...
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Rooibos-smoked trout with minted peas & truffle mayonnaise
Most people think of rooibos strictly as a tisane – as a naturally caffeine-free alternative to black tea – but I love exploring new ways ...
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SALT-CRUSTED BAKED SEABASS
Any fish can be cooked whole in salt. We use seabass, but whole salmon is just as divine. <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="382.475" height="441.661" viewBox="0 0 382.475 ...
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CHICKEN AND PRAWN KATSU
Talk about love at first bite! Don’t quote me on this, but I would imagine the Japanese “katsu” is an Anglo-Japanese word for “cut”, as ...
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Tuna custard
There’s a general consensus that the microwave oven has no place in a serious cook’s kitchen. The stigma seems to be that it’s the lazy ...
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PRAWN CANNELLONI WITH NAARTJIE BEURRE BLANC
True cannelloni are tubular in shape, but in this case, they were made by lining up and alternating individual strings of black and white spaghetti. ...
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DOUBLE VEGGIE BURGER
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that I am not vegetarian. But when you’ve been cooking for...
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SPICY CAULIFLOWER BITES
Imagine buffalo wings… but made of cauliflower and a light, crispy panko shell.
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Flatbreads with Hummus
For this fresh and fullsome platter, I used red speckled beans in a batch of flatbreads...
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STUFFED TOMATOES
What is it about the Mediterranean that produces such a fantastic array of dishes? While vacationing…
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Easy Lentil Soup
When it comes to keeping a bagful of nourishing goodness on hand for one of those chilly winter evenings, I can’t think of a better ...
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Carrot and Dried Cranberry Salad with a Sparkling Wine Dressing
a fresh, naturally sweet and crunchy side that goes with just about anything. I can’t think of a better summer snack.
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BAKED JEWELLED RICE CAKE
When cooking for friends or family, we often plan around the main attraction
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The Art of Our Grandmothers’ Cooking
What can we learn from the older generations, the oumas and the nonnas, about cooking and consuming food? The answer is simple.
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A Slice of Romance
Delight your special someone with the sweetest romantic gesture this Valentine’s Day – a special cake crafted with love and meant for sharing.
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When Cheese Talks Wine
Sip, savour, and embark on the convergence of language in describing both cheese and wine. Now, you might be wondering, "What do these cheesy delights ...
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Feast Mode
It’s time to set the table, top up the bubbly – and lean into all the good things that the festive season brings. And there’s ...
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