Walnut and Anchovy Linguine
A busy day in the kitchen, writing, styling, photographing and cooking sometimes means that I’m too tired at night to make another meal. This Walnut …
Mackerel & Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl
After preparing my bulgur wheat, I needed inspiration for what to make with it. Every morning I read. I am currently digesting Just One Thing …
Pizza bases
Tonight the family are coming over for pizza night. There are 14 of us and so I wanted to be ready and organised. I got …
Chicken Livers Peri Peri
I love chicken livers peri peri but seldom make them myself. A vague food memory of Nando’s chicken liver peri peri is with my sister, …
Onion, Asparagus & Goats Cheese Galette
I didn’t have cream and so instead of making a quiche I decided on a galette, which is basically a quiche without the custard. There …
Leek & Potato Soup
I love soup and a great way to get vegetables into me fast is making a soup. The flavour of this leek and potato soup …
Sundried Tomato Muffins
Lunch or Breakfast on the run, these Sundried Tomato Muffins will fit into your lunch box as you are running out the door.
quiche pastry
Making pastry is really easy and so much better than anything you’ll ever buy already made. I don’t like fussing over pastry either so I …
beetroot and Blue Cheese tart
Here’s a quick Beetroot and Blue Cheese tart to whip up for a drinks party, Saturday lunch or picnic in the garden. Beetroot is readily …
Brinjals – The Everything Salad
Whether you call them brinjals, aubergines or eggplants, this salad is healthy, hearty and satisfying. It’s summer here in South Africa and we are all …