MY AT-HOME RECIPES
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Death by Gorgonzola Spinach Gnocchi
This is an ode to my dear friend Valerie. She lives in Pigna, Italy, and she showed us on the JAN Voyage how to make ...
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Golden Rice Milk
Golden milk is a beloved tradition that has transcended generations, originating from the rich culinary heritage of India. This golden elixir, now enhanced with the ...
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Grapefruit Yogurt Cheesecake
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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Banana Bread Overnight Rice Bowl
It is a perfect and easy breakfast treat, ideal for prep ahead.
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Snoek & Patat Brown Rice Fishcakes with Korrelkonfyt
Snoek & Patat Rice Fishcakes are the perfect weekday dinner.
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Rich Chocolate Torte with Peach Preserve
It’s always a good idea to have a rich, chocolatey trick up your sleeve.
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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 ...
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Macadamia Baklava Cheesecake
It’s amazing how many uses you can get out of one ingredient. Often, I’d get the urge to explore the same ingredient in every possible ...
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Mosbolletjie Roosterkoek
The mosbolletjie has found its way into so many of my menus over the years, I would go so far as to say it’s one ...
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Maple crème brûlée cake
There’s always a reason to celebrate, especially the season. In summer, I can’t get enough of stone fruit and berries. But in winter, it’s all ...
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Malva Bundt Cakes with Whipped Cream
It’s not a malva pudding unless it oozes syrup, am I right? The thing is that – and I hate admitting this – I sometimes ...
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Almond Cake with Muscadel Poached Pears
Although an almond cake is traditionally flourless, I’m often in the mood for a cake that’s got all that almondy deliciousness, but that also (ahem) ...
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Peppermint Crisp Caramel Éclairs
When meeting up with fellow South African expats overseas, the conversation inevitably steers in the direction of what we miss most about our home country, ...
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Quince Preserve with Caramel and Custard Choux Buns
You don’t have to be a pastry chef to put together a glamorous high tea.
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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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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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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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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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Rich Chocolate Torte with Peach Preserve
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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PORK OLIVES WITH A MUSTARD SAUCE
In 1952, a butcher in the Netherlands came up with a dish he called Slavink, which was made from a sausage filling of beef and ...
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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 JAN destinations. With each course, you will find a ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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RICE LACE WITH SMOKED HADDOCK AND TÊTE DE MOINE
This is one of those extra special starters reserved for special occasions. In my mind, it’s the perfect Mother’s Day dish, and proof that rice ...
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Beer battered fish
What can I say, I’m a sucker for fish and chips, especially at those whitewashed harbourside places along the West Coast with the nautical rope ...
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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.
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Rice & Salmon Fishcakes
There’s something so comforting and wholesome about a fish cake. Maybe it reminds me...
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Chakalaka with Salmon
My answer to this old fave is a Mediterranean twist, with colours as vibrant as the Côte d'Azur.
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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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Cape Malay Spiced Rice Croquettes
Ever since I was little, I always missed someone the most on the day I knew I was going to see them again. All I ...
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First Bloom Poké Bowl
I’ve often found that, the moment you tell someone you’re a chef, they immediately assume you’re all about “spherified” caviars and spuma-gunned foams. That stuff ...
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Pan Fried Pizza with Cashew Nut ‘Mozzarella Cheese’
One of the first things I realised when I started exploring plant-based cooking more seriously was that there was this whole world creaminess I knew ...
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Mushroom, Leek, Cannellini Beans and Spinach Pies
Who said meat-free should ever mean comfort-free? It’s not all salads and umami-suffused lentils. There’s no reason why you can’t indulge in a hearty winter ...
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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 mushrooms taste like grilled ...
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Balsamic Toffee Tomatoes
Remember those toffie appels we used to get at school fêtes and church bazaars? I loved them, despite the fact that I can still hear ...
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Cheese Tortellini with Herb Dressing
Tortellini must be one of the most comforting Italian dishes out there.
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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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