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MY AT-HOME RECIPES

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Rice Beignets With Spiced Fig Jam

There’s something quite special about taking humble leftovers and turning them into something extraordinary. These rice beignets are a beautiful example—a creative twist that breathes ...
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Rice Pudding Ice Cream

As summer draws near, the rising heat and dry air can sometimes leave us feeling a bit frazzled, testing our patience in unexpected ways. But ...
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Street Food Carpaccio

In the hustle and bustle of street food markets, there's a magic that happens when flavours and textures come together in perfect harmony. It's in ...
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Marketplace Eggs

Sometimes, we have to indulge something just because it’s a thing of beauty. If it sounds weird to you, beetroot’s use in dessert is not ...
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Forage And Feast Tempura Prawns with Dips

Indulge in Forage And Feast prawns paired with four exquisite dips crafted by Chef Jan. A thing of simplistic beauty for true foodies to savour.
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Corn Flakes Crusted Potato Pave

Sometimes, we have to indulge something just because it’s a thing of beauty. If it sounds weird to you, beetroot’s use in dessert is not ...
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Tiramisu Cookie

Ah, Tiramisu – the quintessential Italian dessert that marries the boldness of espresso with the creaminess of mascarpone, all layered in sweet harmony. Now, imagine ...
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Sauvignon Blanc Poached Pear Jam Tertjie

There's a special magic in the quiet moments between service when inspiration finds you. Whether in my kitchen in Nice or back home in South ...
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Apple and Pistachio Tart

This apple tart has been my personal go-to for more than 10 years.
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Mosbolletjie Hot Cross Buns

Mosbolletjies are a staple at every JAN destination. From the Cape and Kalahari to Nice in France, I have yet to meet someone who hasn’t ...
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Milk Tart with Rice Pudding Shell

I probably used to be more of a milk tart purist, but how can I be? I’ve used it as inspiration in a number of ...
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Chicken Liver Pâté and French Baguette

The whole point of a picnic is to be casual about it, unfussy – a literal walk in the park. Or is it?
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Vanilla Glazed Grape and Custard Tart

I feel like I’ve been chasing milk tart since I was a child. When it comes to deciding on a tart filling, custard has to ...
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Pampoenkoekie Brownies

It’s the thing about brownies. They’re so willing to play dress-up that, it’s so easy to give them a taste of home.
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Biltong Croissants

I don’t remember ever having a biltong croissant, do you? Why aren’t they more popular? I mean, it’s basically a biltongbroodjie.
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Carrot Cake Flapjacks

There are some household brands that have been a part of the South African pantry for decades, and with every new generation, with a tweak ...
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Cinnamon Panna Cotta with Melon Jelly

Panna cotta is traditionally an Italian dessert but this recipe gives it an enchanting Kalahari twist.
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White Chocolate Truffles

Did you know that a twist of fate in a 1920’s French pastry kitchen ...
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JAN-Rusk Cake

Lemon Rusk and White Chocolate Mousse Trifle

Each layer of this dessert is a tribute to the art of indulgence and proof that opposites really do attract!
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Kellogg’s All-In-One Cookie

I could never condone binge eating (and get away with it), but if you were to gobble up, say, five of these in one sitting, ...
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Doekpoeding

If you've never heard of it, the doekpoeding is very similar to a fruit cake, but not as involved. It does boast one of ...
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Lemon and Rooibos Trifle

When coming up with new recipe ideas, one of my favourite things is to take one idea and flip it on its head. In this ...
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JAN-Moerkoffie Melkkos

Koffie Melkkos

On the farm, this was a big breakfast treat, especially on Saturday mornings when there was nowhere to go in a rush.
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Chocolate Mousse with Beetroot Marshmallow

This delectable charmer challenges our idea of what constitutes a dessert (just when we thought beetroot had no more surprises left up its sleeve)
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Bonsmara Beef Stew with Self-Saucing Rice Dumplings

There are countless self-saucing puddings out there, but I’ve never come across a self-saucing rice.
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Roast Leg of Lamb

When it comes to the big holidays, I like to indulge in a little tradition. When a feast is this good, you let it tell ...
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Potato Gnocchi and Caponata with Lamb Stew

One question I get asked more times than I can remember is, “What do you eat at home?” It’s true, we chefs have a different ...
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The French Gatsby

Footlong Steak Sandwich with Red Wine Sauce and Frites

For those who are not overfamiliar with the delights of the Cape, a Gatsby is a sub-like sandwich that ...
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Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb, Basmati Rice and Radicchio Salad

Leg of lamb is a bit like a braaibroodjie. No, hear me out… To born and ...
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Roasted Marrow Bones, Oxtail and Ale Broth With Long Grain White Rice

There’s a touch of sophistication to marrow bones that I’ve always relished for the fact that ...
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Mediterranean Charcuterie Board

Whether you’re having a picnic, party or date night, a platter is always a great idea. ...
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Biltong Crusted Lamb with Rice Filled Apples

The aromas I enjoyed while trying this out took me right back to my childhood and the joys of spending Christmas with my loved ones.
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Festive Chicken and Potato Pie

As I start to think ahead to upcoming Christmas celebrations and all of the favourite festive ...
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DEBONED CHICKEN IN A BACON WEAVE

Roast chicken is as classic as they come; a Sunday lunch staple. But every Sunday? Well, ...
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Portuguese Rice and Duck

Something about this traditional Portuguese dish reminds me of South Africa’s Spice Route era,
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Chicken Brioche Pies

You know when you try something new in the kitchen, not sure how it’s going to ...
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APPLE-STUFFED CHICKEN

The tartly sweet twist that the chicken breast has been waiting for, with a Mustard Beurre Blanc sauce.
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QUAILS IN WHITE WINE & GRAPES

Flavoured with tarragon, these quails are cooked following the traditional method. This bittersweet herb is similar ...
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Duck with red wine plum sauce

Collaborating with Pierneef à la Motte’s executive chef on a recipe for JAN the Journal Volume ...
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ROAST CHICKEN AND BACON PIE

While lean chicken breast makes a great salad, I wouldn’t recommend it for baking a pie.
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JAN-Steamed Mussels

White Wine Steamed Mussels with Beurre Blanc Sauce

Moules marinière is one of the most popular dishes in France. For this recipe, however, I took inspiration from Julia Child, who made her mussels ...
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Grilled Kingklip with green tea

GRILLED KINGKLIP WITH LEMON GREEN TEA BROTH

I wouldn’t call myself a tea snob, but ever since moving to Nice, I’ve ...
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Quick and Easy Bouillabaisse

Pronounced boo-ya-bess, it’s arguably the most famous fish stew to come out of France ...
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Brown Rice Cigars

For any movie marathon – whether planning a movie night or working your way ...
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Sushi rice balls

Jasmine Rice and Salmon Balls

You know when you get a craving for something you have no idea how ...
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Himalayan Pink Salt seared scallops

Himalayan Pink Salt Seared Scallops

The kitchen is a creative space. I know immediately when I walk into someone’s ...
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JAN-Oysters four ways

Oysters Four Ways

Being back in South Africa for a while has got me in the mood for one of those light, late-summer seafood dishes...
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Vetkoek stokkies

Vetkoek Stokkies with a Trout Pâté

We recently started making “grasbrood” at Klein JAN; long, thin bread sticks hidden in ...
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Potpourri and Beetroot Roulade

Sometimes, we have to indulge something just because it’s a thing of beauty. If it sounds weird to you, beetroot’s use in dessert is not ...
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JAN-Artichoke Salad

Artichoke and Spekboom Salad

This recipe is my swan song to winter. Depending on the year, you don’t always get artichokes by late winter, but when you do it’s ...
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Jerusalem Artichoke Winter Rice Salad

My absolute favourite part about a Jerusalem artichoke is its smell. When it's raw, it smells like petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ...
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JAN-Cauliflower and Parmesan Gratin

Cauliflower and Parmesan Gratin

Few things crank up the comfort factor quite like a potato. But whenever I opt for a starchy spud, I often ask myself whether I’ve ...
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JAN-Mushroom Pie

Wild Mushroom and Grain Pot Pie

When someone uses the word “earthy” to describe a flavour, what’s the first thing you think about? For me, it’s mushrooms, without fail...
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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tomato Chutney

So simple, yet so luxurious. The sight of a generous platter of heirloom tomatoes puts us in mind of a scene out of Under the ...
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Beetroot and Prickly Pear Grain Salad

There’s a great sense of achievement in mastering the classics and getting your head around a difficult recipe, but you know what? This is not ...
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Pickled Tomato and Cherry Picnic Salad

I’ve always felt that picnics should form a category of food all on its own. Think ...
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CRÈME BRÛLÉE DOUGHNUTS

A sweet easy-to-make treat
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A JOURNEY IN A GLASS

Like a whisper in a glass, delicate and elusive, yet rich with stories of the soil, De Grendel’s Op die Berg ...
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The Signature of All Things

The essence of creativity and craftsmanship is captured beautifully in the realms of high-end perfumes and culinary arts. Bvlgari's Omnia Crystalline Eau de Parfum and ...
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WE ALL COME FROM SOMEWHERE

A Sip of Syrah and a Bite of Biltong  In the heart of South Africa’s Kouebokkeveld region is Op die ...
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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER WITH FORAGE AND FEAST

Nothing says “you’re so welcome here” more than a perfectly dressed bed, and no one knows how to do that more beautifully than Granny Goose. ...
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