Saigon lemon grass, chicken and noodle salad
Well, not so much a traditional salad as an unfamiliar, quite wonderful combination of hot stir-fried chicken and noodles with cool cucumber, lettuce and carrots.
Twice-roasted chicken in lemon sauce
Just when I thought there was nothing new to learn about cooking chicken, along came a totally unexpected roasting method. Not only that, but I received this recipe from a...
Linguini with basil, blue cheese & chicken
The invention of pasta is almost as important as the discovery of bread. And the genius of both is their ability to trigger so many different flavour combinations.
Sizzling red-hot fish braai
There comes a time when the amateur braai mechanic realises that not all protein is red nor are all steaks beef. Here’s a magnificent fish braai procedure that I learnt...
Grilled chicken breasts in a cast-iron pot
Grilled chicken, as endless retail outlets prove daily, is an all-time favourite. Here’s my way of producing damn fine grilled chicken at home.
Dukkah: spice of life
Dukkah is an Egyptian snack, designed to be crunchily consumed with crusty bread, limpid olive oil and the Ethiopian coffee of your dreams.
Fish soup
Powerful. That’s the only word for this fish soup. Explosive taste, delicious aromas and great texture.
Bobotie: The Cape on a plate
Whenever I visit my brother in Cape Town, I know I am in for superlative dining. And when the big item on the menu is bobotie, this Durban boykie renews...
Suzán’s dolmades recipe
Spring is the ideal time to pick vine leaves for this traditional Greek delicacy and Strandveld’s soft, young Pinot noir leaves proved to be the perfect ingredient for Suzán, winemaker...
Vietnamese Pork Belly
Vietnamese food is probably even more exciting than Thai. While Thai-based foods and the condiments that go with them have made it to South African kitchens and supermarkets, Vietnamese food...
Tomato tarts
There are times in a braai connoisseur’s life when he or she gets to wondering what to serve after the boerewors, chops and well-aged rump steak, but before the ice...
DIY Artisanal Pasta
Cooking is more than following a recipe. Those who grow their own vegetables or keep fowls understand this. But becoming expert in the basic aspects of food production is a...
Honey & apple tart
Despite the disapproval of health-conscious buddies, I find it hard to resist satisfying my sweet tooth. Usually I do so with ice cream, but opted for some hot pudding, full...
Lamb chops with mushrooms & crème fraiche
My all-time personal favourite breakfast is a couple of lamb chops, slightly rare, with two fried eggs. This combination of flavours and aromas has taken my breakfasts in a whole...
Super Zuppa chicken soup with poached eggs
A bowl of soup is soothing, satisfying, full of flavour… who could ask for more?
Fettuccine with ham, mushrooms & cream
Pasta is a gift to the beginner cook. In a short time, you can cook a meal that works for a weeknight dinner or a family celebration.
Sonja’s Pavlova
A Pavlova is one of the greatest desserts ever invented. Like all classic recipes, this one has gone through many versions and multiple derivations. Sonja is a great cook and...
Chinese skottel take-away chicken
So you haven’t got a wok? Haul out your skottel braai to make this Chinese-influenced take-away special. While a skottel is a compromise in this case, it’s one that certainly...
Grilled lamb chops with lemon sauce
Archaeologists can’t seem to agree on which was farmed first: sheep or goats. Judging from the wealth of recipes for lamb and mutton, my money is on sheep. Here’s a...
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