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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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Lamb and Date Chutney Stew
This recipe is my love song to the Karoo and Kalahari. The most comforting meals are often the simplest and most wholesome, and this stew ...
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Italian Padkos
With a few tweaks, you can turn your padkos into a feast that even an Italian would love.
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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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Nasturtium and Haddock Soup
My haddock velouté made its début at JAN many years ago and I could see immediately that we had a hit on our hands.
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Kaiing and Krummelpap Hertzoggie
The moment you start blurring the line between sweet and savoury, big things happen. Take the braaibroodjie macaron, for instance. It’s been a JAN signature ...
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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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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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MELKTERT AND MOERKOFFIE MACARONS
As much as I love France – and have made a home here – I always ...
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APPLE & OLIVE OIL CAKE
I’ve so often been told that the best apple to use in an apple cake is ...
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Jasmine Rice, Coconut & Rose Macaroons
Apart from an extra “o”, the main difference between a macaroon and a macaron is in ...
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BROWNIE MIGNARDISES WITH A MALVA TWIST
This is a marriage of two greats. On the one hand, you’ve got that gooey, chocolatey ...
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PUMPKIN BUTTERMILK RUSKS
Every now and again, you come up with an idea that ticks all the boxes. It’s ...
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GLASS APPLE CHEDDAR CHEESE BISCUITS
I love marrying a variety of flavours. It just makes that first bite so multilayered and satisfying.
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OUMA MARIA’S MERINGUE CAKE
This meringue cake – with its crispy shell and soft interior – was always a feature at our Easter table.
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BREAD PLATTER
There comes a time when putting a cheese platter together feels a bit “seen one, seen ...
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GATEAU SAINT HONORÉ
I do love indulging in a bit of history and heritage when it comes ...
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MELKTERT AND MOERKOFFIE MACARONS
As much as I love France – and have made a home here – ...
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Milk Tart and Apple Crumble Ice Cream
One of the first dessert treats I learned to bake was an apple crumble. ...
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CHOCOLATE BREAD AND BUTTER POPS
If I had to make a list of my ten favourite recipes, which I’ve ...
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Jasmine Rice, Coconut & Rose Macaroons
Apart from an extra “o”, the main difference between a macaroon and a macaron ...
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BROWNIE MIGNARDISES WITH A MALVA TWIST
This is a marriage of two greats. On the one hand, you’ve got that ...
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RICE CAKE WITH MUSCADEL-SOAKED SULTANAS AND FIGS
The traditional rice cake hails from Italy, where they made this sweet, textured delight with risotto.
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THREE CLASSIC PIES
Having lived in France for the best part of a decade, I recently realised just how ...
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Fried chorizo & red onion
I love those festive times of the year when we find all sorts of reasons to ...
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Baked figs with blue cheese & parma ham
There’s a lot I miss about home when i’m in France, but my...
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Steak tartare
There’s a theatre to steak tartare. As with all the finer things in life, it calls ...
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GAMMON WITH MARMITE HONEY GLAZE
When planning your Festive Feast, you want something ryk...
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Potato Salad with Smoked Salmon, Egg and Crème Fraîche
An effortless classic, perfect for the summer.
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Pilchard frikkadels wrapped in cabbage leaves
If there really is a country on earth that has not come up with ...
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Rooibos-smoked trout with minted peas & truffle mayonnaise
Most people think of rooibos strictly as a tisane – as a naturally caffeine-free ...
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CHICKEN AND PRAWN KATSU
Talk about love at first bite! Don’t quote me on this, but I would ...
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Tuna custard
There’s a general consensus that the microwave oven has no place in a serious ...
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PRAWN CANNELLONI WITH NAARTJIE BEURRE BLANC
True cannelloni are tubular in shape, but in this case, they were made by ...
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Easy Lentil Soup
When it comes to keeping a bagful of nourishing goodness on hand for one of those ...
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Carrot and Dried Cranberry Salad with a Sparkling Wine Dressing
a fresh, naturally sweet and crunchy side that goes with just about anything. I can’t think of a better summer snack.
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BAKED JEWELLED RICE CAKE
When cooking for friends or family, we often plan around the main attraction
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MUSHROOM MACARONS
While some occasions are perfectly content with a simple platter of chips and dip, other occasions ...
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Caramel Sweet Potatoes
Patat is Afrikaans for sweet potato, so when calling something a soet patat, you know it’s sweet
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Warm Berry Compote with Rose Water
This is a treat-yourself recipe. It’s so good you’ll want it with everything.
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POTATO AND GRUYÈRE CHEESE PIE
The idea behind this crowd-pleaser comes from the potato bake,
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Passeggiata: The Walk After the Feast
Picture this: Long tables outstretched with delicious dishes made from only the finest and freshest produce, glasses overflowing with wine, and a breathtaking view. In ...
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The Six Pillars of Taste
What can we learn from the older generations, the oumas and the nonnas, about cooking and consuming food? The answer is simple.
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The Art of Our Grandmothers’ Cooking
What can we learn from the older generations, the oumas and the nonnas, about cooking and consuming food? The answer is simple.
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A Slice of Romance
Delight your special someone with the sweetest romantic gesture this Valentine’s Day – a special cake crafted with love and meant for sharing.
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