MY AT-HOME RECIPES

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 find I crave the tastes of home most the ...

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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 a Granny Smith, I suppose because of the way ...

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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 the main ingredient. Where macarons (French) are made with ...

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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 richness of a brownie; on the other, that unmistakable, ...

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PUMPKIN BUTTERMILK RUSKS

Every now and again, you come up with an idea that ticks all the boxes. It’s usually so simple that you have to stop to ...

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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 ‘em all.” You can get inventive with your selection, ...

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GATEAU SAINT HONORÉ

I do love indulging in a bit of history and heritage when it comes to food, which is one of my favourite things about French ...

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MELKTERT AND MOERKOFFIE MACARONS

As much as I love France – and have made a home here – I always find I crave the tastes of home most the ...

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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. Less fussy than an apple pie or Tarte Tatin, but deliciously ...

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CHOCOLATE BREAD AND BUTTER POPS

If I had to make a list of my ten favourite recipes, which I’ve never done, I’d say about seven of those would stem from ...

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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 the main ingredient. Where macarons (French) are made with ...

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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 richness of a brownie; on the other, that unmistakable, ...

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KOEKSISTERS

After all these years, the koeksister – in all her glory – has found a home in my recipe library. You’ll find her at (almost) ...

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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 much I miss an old-fashioned, honest-to-goodness, homemade pie. Of ...

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Fried chorizo & red onion

I love those festive times of the year when we find all sorts of reasons to get together, cook lavishly and kuier like there’s no ...

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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 for only the finest quality ingredients. If ever you ...

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Oxtail Pie

Oxtail is the quintessence of slow cooking.

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GAMMON WITH MARMITE HONEY GLAZE

When planning your Festive Feast, you want something ryk...

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