• Braaied beetroot

    Braaied beetroot

    1. Wash 4–5 beetroot, halve, then place on 2 layers of tin foil. Drizzle with olive oil and season, then wrap tightly. Place in the coals or bake in the oven at 180°C for 1½ hours, or until a knife easily pierces them. 2. Allow to co…

  • Pea Caesar salad

    Pea Caesar salad

    1. To make the dressing, whisk the egg yolk and Dijon mustard. Slowly incorporate the oil in a thin stream until you have a thick mayonnaise. Add the anchovy paste, lemon and Parmesan. Season and set aside. 2. Place the peas on a platter…

  • Braaied sweet potato salad

    Braaied sweet potato salad

    1. Wrap the potatoes in foil and place over medium coals. Cook for 45 minutes, turning occasionally. Pierce with a knife to see if they’re soft. 2. Cool slightly, then remove the foil and tear onto a platter. Add the apple, fennel and …

  • Harissa brinjal salad

    Harissa brinjal salad

    1. To make the dressing, place the ingredients in a jar, shake and set aside. 2. Preheat the oven to 170 C. Place the brinjals, cut side up, on baking paper on a baking tray. Mix the harissa, garlic, pomegranate molasses and lemon zest…

  • Braaied lettuce salad

    Braaied lettuce salad

    1. Slice each head of lettuce in half lengthways. Place in a large bowl and marinate in the dressing for 30 minutes, tossing to coat. 2. Cook the chicken according to package instructions. 3. Char the lettuce over hot coals until the …

  • Summer ceviche salad

    Summer ceviche salad

    1. To make the couscous salad, prepare the couscous according to package instructions, then add the grated carrot, orange zest, ginger and coriander. Season, then add a splash of oil. 2. To make the pickled trout, combine the picklin…

  • Rice salad

    Rice salad

    1. In a large salad bowl, combine all the ingredients for the salad and mix well. 2. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice and toss with the salad. Season with salt and pepper. Cook’s notes: Use any leftover …

  • Mushroom carpaccio

    Mushroom carpaccio

    1. Place the thyme, parsley, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper into a bowl and whisk to combine. Arrange the mushroom slices on a large serving platter. 2. To make the salsa verde, blend all the ingredients until smooth. 3. …