MY AT-HOME RECIPES
EASY PEASY
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)
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 explored every other option.
Quince Preserve with Caramel and Custard Choux Buns
You don’t have to be a pastry chef to put together a glamorous high tea.
Pastorie Hoender
I grew up on pastorie hoender (directly translated as parsonage chicken), which in my mind is the one-pot-wonder to rule them all.
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.
Sesame Seared Tuna and Rice Salad
I know what you’re thinking, but this isn’t that trusty, tuna-from-a-can salad we keep on hand when we don’t want to make too much work for ourselves.
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…
Apple and Pistachio Tart
This apple tart has been my personal go-to for more than 10 years.
Biltong and Pear Tartlet
This one’s going into my personal recipe journal of crowdpleasers.
Maple crème brûlée cake
There’s always a reason to celebrate, especially the season. In summer, I can’t get enough of …
Malva Bundt Cakes with Whipped Cream
It’s not a malva pudding unless it oozes syrup, am I right? The thing is that …
Almond Cake with Muscadel Poached Pears
Although an almond cake is traditionally flourless, I’m often in the mood for a cake that’s …
Peppermint Crisp Caramel Éclairs
When meeting up with fellow South African expats overseas, the conversation inevitably steers in the direction …
Chocolate Soufflé With Passion Fruit Custard
We all need that “brag” dessert we keep up our sleeves for when we’re having our …
Condensed Milk, Apple and Almond Cake
If you grew up on condensed milk, you’ll get it. There’s just something so nostalgic about that milky caramel taste.
Shortbread with Rooibos Caramel
I’d go so far as to say, the most fun you can have with food is …
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Italian Meringue
It occurred to me recently that – considering that rice is a staple on …
Hot Cocoa Chanel
If, like me, you’ve had a lifelong love affair with Paris, you’ll have strolled …
Malva Bundt Cakes with Whipped Cream
It’s not a malva pudding unless it oozes syrup, am I right? The thing …
Almond Cake with Muscadel Poached Pears
Although an almond cake is traditionally flourless, I’m often in the mood for a …
Peppermint Crisp Caramel Éclairs
When meeting up with fellow South African expats overseas, the conversation inevitably steers in …
Condensed Milk, Apple and Almond Cake
If you grew up on condensed milk, you’ll get it. There’s just something so nostalgic about that milky caramel taste.
Hertzoggie Meringue with Doily
There are some things that just never go out of style! The Hertzoggie is …
Roasted Banana, Amaretto and Raisin Rice Cake
I remember making this cake for our staff meal at JAN as a treat on Saturdays before service. It always put us in such a great mood…
PORK OLIVES WITH A MUSTARD SAUCE
In 1952, a butcher in the Netherlands came up with a dish he called Slavink, which …
Lamb Bobotie | Bobotie with RICE CRISPS AND SULTANA PURÉE
The recipes in Volume 7 of JAN the Journal have been inspired by each of the …
TWICE COOKED PORK BELLY WITH CAULIFLOWER PURÉE
Considering the time you invest in this classic, it’s without a doubt one of those pull-all-the-stops …
Pulled Pork and Cabbage Roulade
On very rare occasions, British cooking makes a big splash in the culinary world. The Bubble …
STUFFED PORK FILLET WITH BACON CANNELLINI BEANS
My favourite way to cook at home is when I take a bunch of ingredients and …
PORK RAVIOLI WITH SAGE BUTTER
This dish is a marriage of my three adopted homelands — France, Italy and the Kalahari. …
LAMB BRIYANI
This lamb briyani is just perfect for one of those Sunday family feasts.
PULLED PORK CUBAN SANDWICH
You have to try this pork rump recipe. The best part is that you can keep your leftover pulled pork and do it all again the next day!
CHUTNEY CHICKEN WITH ROASTED POTATOES & APPLES
At Restaurant JAN, we put so much energy into every dish to ensure that what reaches …
CHICKEN AND PRAWN KATSU
Talk about love at first bite! Don’t quote me on this, but I would imagine the …
FESTIVE TURKEY WITH STUFFING ON THE SIDE
Turkey is a hot festive favourite, but in the wrong hands it can turn into a …
Beer battered fish
What can I say, I’m a sucker for fish and chips, especially at those …
TWICE BAKED MUSSEL SOUFFLÈ
The best thing about a twice-baked soufflé is that you never have to worry about getting it to the table in time.
Rice & Salmon Fishcakes
There’s something so comforting and wholesome about a fish cake. Maybe it reminds me…
Chakalaka with Salmon
My answer to this old fave is a Mediterranean twist, with colours as vibrant as the Côte d’Azur.
Grilled Prawn with Zucchini Flowers, Cucumber and Avocado Gazpacho
SUMMER IN A BOWL. Light, fresh and zesty!
THREE CLASSIC PIES
Having lived in France for the best part of a decade, I recently realised …
CONFIT SALMON AND FENNEL SALAD
If the word “confit” (pronounced con-fee), reminds you of the Afrikaans konfyt (jam), don’t …
VEGETABLE RICE ROLLS
Remember when we still travelled freely to places like Thailand, Vietnam and Bali? While it certainly …
PICKLED VEG AND LABNEH
Sturdy, timeless, beautiful, trendy, infinitely recyclable. Quite literally, its form is only limited by your imagination. …
The New Salomie
You can’t call yourself truly Capetonian until you’ve met Salomie. She’s feisty, like a rich, spicy …
BROWN RICE PIZZA TOPPED WITH AUBERGINE AND TOMATO
I know what you’re thinking, why make a pizza from brown rice? But trust me, this …
TWICE BAKED CHEESE SOUFFLÉ
When cooking for friends and family at home, a twice-baked soufflé is always a good idea.
Fried Krummelpap Side
This delicious side evolved during my first (illegal) braai in France, and I’ve never looked back.
SPANAKOPITA
This Greek-style spinach pie is always a huge hit. Still warm and comforting, but just a bit on the lighter side.
Tomato and Bean salad
Now for something fresh and nourishing. I find this bean salad to be such a fresh spin on my usual
Breaking Bread at La Motte
Be it breakfast, brunch, lunch or a laidback afternoon drink – La Motte invites you for a cup of freshly brewed coffee and artisan bakes just out of the oven.
Eat Like a Vegeterranean
In the Mediterranean – from Spain and Portugal, all along the coast through France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and the door of the Middle East through North Africa to Morocco – food is so much more than fuel. It’s pleasure.
High Cakes
Only when someone asked you especially do you need to bake your own cake, unless you want to. See it as an exercise in creativity.
How South Africa Feasts
We caught up with Hannes Maritz recently to get his take on what makes South Africans so unique in the way we feast, and how we like to set our tables.
