Olive Bread With Tomato Tartare
The moment I decided to really start exploring plant-based cooking, I knew I wasn’t going to bend over backwards to make
MY AT-HOME RECIPES
VEGETARIAN
Balsamic Toffee Tomatoes
Remember those toffie appels we used to get at school fêtes and church bazaars? I loved them, despite the fact that
Cheese Tortellini with Herb Dressing
Tortellini must be one of the most comforting Italian dishes out there.
BABY COS LETTUCE, ROASTED LIMES AND HUMMUS SALAD
This is one of those recipes that always makes me feel good about myself. Apart from being 100% plant-based, you waste
VEGETABLE RICE ROLLS
Remember when we still travelled freely to places like Thailand, Vietnam and Bali? While it certainly feels like we’ll be able
PICKLED VEG AND LABNEH
Sturdy, timeless, beautiful, trendy, infinitely recyclable. Quite literally, its form is only limited by your imagination. No matter its shape or
The New Salomie
You can’t call yourself truly Capetonian until you’ve met Salomie. She’s feisty, like a rich, spicy curry, but comforts at the
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 is seriously good. Could it
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
DOUBLE VEGGIE BURGER
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that I am not vegetarian. But when you’ve been cooking for…
SPICY CAULIFLOWER BITES
Imagine buffalo wings… but made of cauliflower and a light, crispy panko shell.
Flatbreads with Hummus
For this fresh and fullsome platter, I used red speckled beans in a batch of flatbreads…
STUFFED TOMATOES
What is it about the Mediterranean that produces such a fantastic array of dishes? While vacationing…
Easy Lentil Soup
When it comes to keeping a bagful of nourishing goodness on hand for one of those chilly winter evenings, I can’t
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.
BAKED JEWELLED RICE CAKE
When cooking for friends or family, we often plan around the main attraction
MUSHROOM MACARONS
While some occasions are perfectly content with a simple platter of chips and dip, other occasions may call for a “wow”
Caramel Sweet Potatoes
Patat is Afrikaans for sweet potato, so when calling something a soet patat, you know it’s sweet
Hot cross bun bread salad
Few of us can resist the smell, taste, texture, look, feel, personality, heart and soul (let’s get it all in there)
Warm Berry Compote with Rose Water
This is a treat-yourself recipe. It’s so good you’ll want it with everything.
POTATO AND GRUYÈRE CHEESE PIE
The idea behind this crowd-pleaser comes from the potato bake,
Fromage blanc with fresh figs, cashews & coconut
I’m honest when I say I’m not the best breakfast person. Normally a shot of espresso, fruit, green veg juice and
Hasselback roasted sweet potatoes
When South Africans get together in summer, it almost always results in a braai. Most of us have a very particular
SOUTTERT WITH TOMATO CHUTNEY
“Quiche!” was the first thing that my French sous-chef screamed when he saw the big pan coming from the oven. It
BABY TOMATO, CAPERS & RICOTTA LINGUINE
As we’re all trying to ease back into some form of normalcy – or the new abnormal – we have less time for “complicated”.
SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA
I’ve always found it so interesting that to the chef’s biological clock, dinnertime can be anywhere from 11 pm to 1
