• Giant s'mores pudding

    Giant s’mores pudding

    1. To make the choc-fudge sauce, melt the chocolate chips in a double-boiler. Stir in the condensed milk and butter. 2. Place the marshmallows in a glass or metal bowl with 2 T water. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir…

  • Chickpea chakalaka

    Chickpea chakalaka

    1. To make the black garlic paste, peel the garlic and place the cloves in a mortar. Add the boiling water and oil and crush until a paste is formed. Reserve to add to your chakalaka or any gravy. It’s a great flavour bomb. It will keep i…

  • 30-minute coconut hake with cauliflower rice

    30-minute coconut hake with cauliflower rice

    1. Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Marinate the onions for 10–15 minutes. 2. Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat, then add the garlic, ginger, chilli and lemongrass and sauté until …

  • Smoked-trout-with-marinated-eggs

    Smoked trout with marinated eggs

    1. Line a wok with 3 layers of tin foil. Place the rice, tea and star anise on the foil, then place a baking rack or metal steamer on top of the spices. Place the fish skin-side down on the rack. 2. Cover the wok tightly with foil and he…

  • Strawberry custard bomboloni doughnuts

    Strawberry custard bomboloni doughnuts

    1. To make the strawberry sauce, place all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil while stirring. Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool. 2. Place the flour, salt, sugar, eggs and oil in the b…

  • Leftover gammon Reuben sandwich

    Leftover gammon Reuben sandwich

    1. Mix the tomato sauce, mayonnaise, and mustard. Spread liberally onto 2 slices of bread. Top with the sauerkraut, a few slices of Emmenthal, the sliced gammon and a few gherkins. 2. Spread some more dressing on the other slices of …

  • spicy brinjals

    Spicy brinjals

    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the brinjals in a bowl with the oil, salt and pepper. Roast on a baking tray lined with baking paper until golden and soft. This should take about 20–30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Fry t…

  • Bistecca-alla-Fiorentina

    Bistecca alla Fiorentina

    1. To make the Marsala crema, heat the olive oil and butter in a saucepan, then fry the shallots, garlic, thyme and bay leaves for 10 minutes, or until soft. 2. Deglaze the pan with the Marsala, then reduce until syrupy. Add the bee…

  • Verjuice-roasted chicken

    Verjuice-roasted chicken

    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large cast-iron or ovenproof pan. Season the chicken with salt. Sear the chicken on both sides. 2. Turn the chicken breast-side up. Add the sage and verjuice and roas…