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 of slightly sinful pleasures…
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 new direction.
Pork casserole
This traditional recipe is a classic, just waiting for your personal enhancements.
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 I am indebted to her for this exceptional recipe.
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 works.
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 delicious lamb chop recipe with courgettes on the side.
Pasta with roasted sweet peppers & olives
The powerful tastes of this Israeli classic make this dish a splendid midday meal. There’s just the right combination of flavours to get your taste buds giddy with delight.
The lamb burger
Given that the hamburger is really just a thick sandwich, here’s a jazzy riff on that old, old tune. Think we’ve just changed the meat? Read on for a whole new burger experience…
Shanghai chicken
Like many Chinese-influenced recipes, this transfers particularly well to the SA kitchen. It could easily be called Pietermaritzburg Chicken or even uKhahlamba Chicken. You decide.
Red-cooked duck
Duck is the most common poultry in China and contributes hugely to the cuisine. Red-cooked duck packs a great Asian punch and is a delicious alternative to a standard roast duck.
