MY AT-HOME RECIPES

Caesar cabbage

Caesar Cabbage and Parmigiano Martini

I recently decided to play with two occasionally unsung heroes of the kitchen – cabbage and rice. The results were delicious!

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GOURMET EASTER HOT CROSS BUNS

Easter is one of my favourite times of the year. Family, celebrations, sweet treats, what’s not to love?

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CREAMY DREAMY GNOCCHI

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve served this gnocchi – it’s one of my all-time favourite go-tos when a chance meet-up with ...

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LIQUID FOUNDATION: THE POWER OF A GOOD STOCK

As a chef, I appreciate the transformational power of a good stock. ...

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SUMMER DELIGHTS: Forage and Feast Ice Cream Pairings

Enhance your summer with exciting flavours paired with exquisite Forage and Feast ice cream, transforming your favourite dessert into gourmet delights. Let each scoop take ...

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BEETROOT AND PEARL ONION TARTE TATIN WITH WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE

Bring a touch of festive charm to your table with this Beetroot and Pearl Onion Tarte Tatin, adorned with the vibrant red hues of Forage ...

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The Magic of Custard

@home's sleek platters, elegant bowls, and stunning cake stands are designed to perfectly showcase your custard creations, balancing flavour with beautiful presentation.

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 ...

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?

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Rich Chocolate Torte with Peach Preserve

It’s always a good idea to have a rich, chocolatey trick up your sleeve.

Pastorie Chicken Pies

The best thing about one-pot-wonders, like Pastorie Chicken, is the leftovers. When pulled off the bone the day after, you get all that sharp, chutney ...

Koffie Melkkos

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

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)

Quince Preserve with Caramel and Custard Choux Buns

You don’t have to be a pastry chef to put together a glamorous high tea.

Apple and Pistachio Tart

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

Dark Chocolate Crêpe Cake

On my first visit to Paris, I discovered the crêpe cake.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Charcuterie platter

Mediterranean Charcuterie Board

Whether you’re having a picnic, party or date night, a platter is always a great idea. And to us carnivores, a platter is never complete ...

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.

FESTIVE LAMB PIES

When you allow yourself to journey to the Kalahari, you get intimately acquainted with the Karoo. Neither a desert nor a lush landscape, this mystical ...

FRIED BOBOTIE BALLS WITH CORIANDER MINT YOGHURT SAUCE

As we start to think of our festive feasts – and gathering again – we’ll definitely be revisiting the classics, but it’s also a great ...

VETKOEK AND CURRY MINCE

One of my fondest memories of growing up was when, on those odd occasions when I had a spare R5 (or was it R2 back ...

BACON & MUSHROOM VOL-AU-VENT

I love my South African heritage, so I sometimes feel that I don’t share my favourite French recipes nearly often enough. And despite popular belief, ...

OUMA ONDER DIE KOMBERS

I get a lot of inspiration from colour. There’s something about the combination of green and gold that makes me want to jump up and ...

CHILLED PEA AND HAM SOUP WITH GOATS CHEESE MOUSSE

While it would be optimistic to say we’re heading into summer in South Africa, things are definitely warming up, which means we’re looking to change ...

CHUTNEY CHICKEN WITH ROASTED POTATOES & APPLES

At Restaurant JAN, we put so much energy into every dish to ensure that what reaches the guest is as close ...

CHICKEN AND PRAWN KATSU

Talk about love at first bite! Don’t quote me on this, but I would imagine the Japanese “katsu” is an Anglo-Japanese ...

FESTIVE TURKEY WITH STUFFING ON THE SIDE

Turkey is a hot festive favourite, but in the wrong hands it can turn into a dry, bland affair. To ensure ...

Quick and Easy Bouillabaisse

Pronounced boo-ya-bess, it’s arguably the most famous fish stew to come out of France (Marseille to be precise). Like so many famous French dishes there ...

Brown Rice Cigars

For any movie marathon – whether planning a movie night or working your way through a whole franchise over a weekend – finger food is ...

Sushi rice balls

Jasmine Rice and Salmon Balls

You know when you get a craving for something you have no idea how to make? I have that all the time. (Hey, every chef ...

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 kitchen for the first time what kind of relationship they have ...

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...

Vetkoek stokkies

Vetkoek Stokkies with a Trout Pâté

We recently started making “grasbrood” at Klein JAN; long, thin bread sticks hidden in a bouquet of Kalahari grass that have proven to be a ...

Chicken and Rice Bites with Prawns and Bok Choy

Whenever I want to make a fresh start, I go for freshness in my meals and these chicken and rice bites are a favourite.

MUSSELS AU GRATIN

As the weather in South Africa takes a summery turn, we’re starting to imagine lazier afternoons spent with our nearest and dearest when, let’s face ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Pickled Tomato and Cherry Picnic Salad

I’ve always felt that picnics should form a category of food all on its own. Think about it, picnics are completely different to any other ...

Sweetcorn and coffee tart

Sweetcorn and Coffee Tart

Every now and again when I return to France, instead of indulging in the array of flaky, buttery masterpieces lining the glowing shelves of their ...

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Lights, camera, snacktion

Dunking a rusk into your hot drink is more than just a simple pleasure — it’s a little window into your personality. The way you ...

Teneille Ellis Restaurant JAN

FROM NICE, WITH LOVE

AN INTERVIEW WITH RESTAURANT JAN HEAD CHEF TENEILLE ELLIS Despite being a popular fixture of ...

La Motte Where grapes meet grains

Where grapes meet grains

Tradition, terroir and treats Tucked in the heart of the breathtaking Franschhoek Valley, La Motte ...

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT JAN FRANSCHHOEK

AN INTERVIEW WITH JAN FRANSCHHOEK HEAD CHEF LARA VAN HEERDEN As JAN Franschhoek closes the ...