2022-02-25T13:37:37+02:00

Fig Leaf Ice Cream

For 1 litre (about small 10 scoops) you need: 6-8 medium fresh fig leaves, preferably young leaves, washed and dried 500ml cream 350ml milk 100-125ml sugar pinch salt 3ml vanilla extract (optional) 5 large egg [...]

2021-12-29T11:40:39+02:00

Pickled Cucumber with Ginger

You need English cucumber For every 500ml (approx. 2 cups) cucumber cut into 5mm thick matchsticks 15ml very finely grated fresh ginger (paste) 25ml rice wine vinegar To prepare Mix the vinegar and ginger in [...]

2021-12-18T13:27:09+02:00

Chilli Beef (Con Carne)

You need 2 medium onions, chopped 1kg lean beef mince 30ml canola oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3ml salt 2 ml ground black pepper 5ml chilli flakes 5ml ground cumin 5ml turmeric 1 - 2 [...]

2021-12-18T12:57:08+02:00

Pork sausages with fruit and sage

You need 8 sausages (chicken, beef or pork) 2 medium sized white onions, halved and cut into 5mm thick slices 1 – 2 apples cored and sliced (I like to leave the skin on) 20ml [...]

2021-12-03T13:05:51+02:00

Sherry Marinated Mushrooms

You need 200g fresh mushrooms (I use a selection of ‘exotic mushrooms’ including shitake, enoki, a few portabellini) 100ml medium or dry sherry (or you can use dry white wine) 30ml olive oil 10ml thyme [...]

2021-11-21T12:36:38+02:00

Pistachio Roulade (Ottolenghi)

You need 70g shelled pistachio kernels, plus extra 15-20g for filling 4 large eggs, separated 130g castor sugar 30ml hot water 80g self-raising flour 1ml salt 2ml almond extract, optional 2ml vanilla extract Filling 250-350ml [...]

2021-10-20T14:44:15+02:00

Lemon Crepes

For 12 - 20 Crepes, depending on your pan size,  you need 2C (500ml) cake flour 4ml salt 10ml ground cinnamon 10ml ground ginger 4 eggs, lightly beaten 500ml milk 50ml melted butter 20ml brandy [...]

2021-10-20T14:32:20+02:00

Lemon Cream Filled Crepes

To fill 6-8 large pancakes or crepes you need: 150ml smooth cream cheese 150ml lemon curd 20ml Limoncello liqueur (optional) 150ml cream whipped to soft peaks Syrup for serving: 50ml castor sugar; 15ml lemon juice [...]

2021-09-02T13:34:44+02:00

Carrot Cake Roll

You need 20x30cm cake pan/ baking tray Baking paper Non-stick cooking spray Clean, dry tea towel for rolling The ingredients 500ml finely grated carrots 3 extra large eggs, at room temperature 125ml castor sugar 10ml [...]

2021-08-07T10:44:13+02:00

Lamb Rogan Josh with Lentils

For 4 generous servings you need 20ml canola oil 3 large onions coarsely chopped 1,5kg boneless lamb shoulder 0r 2kg bone-in lamb shoulder 5ml salt 5-6 cm chunk fresh ginger, grated 3-4 fat garlic cloves, [...]

2021-07-28T12:12:09+02:00

Sticky Ginger Puddings

Makes 6-8 individual puddings Hint: they freeze well and dates are usually packed in 200g, so double up the recipe if you wish to. For this recipe you will need six 175ml ramekins, small pudding [...]

2021-07-23T11:49:10+02:00

Hearty vegetable soup

For approximately 2 liters you need 1kg chopped vegetables: cabbage, carrot, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower (I buy a 500g stir fry mix and a 500g cabbage and carrot coleslaw pack) 1 large white onion, chopped 2 [...]

2021-07-15T12:12:51+02:00

Bao – Chinese steamed buns

Makes approximately 12 buns You need 500ml cake flour 10ml baking powder 15ml canola oil 5g dried yeast ( ½ a sachet in SA) 50ml castor sugar 150ml warm water To prepare I prefer to [...]

2021-07-15T11:28:59+02:00

Chinese Barbeque Pork

Also known as Char Siu Pork For 4-6 portions (1200g - 1800g boneless meat) you need For the marinade 30ml canola oil 5ml sesame oil 30ml light brown sugar 45ml runny honey 45ml hoisin sauce [...]

2021-07-13T13:07:53+02:00

Beetroot with Jalapeño & Orange

You need 500g cooked beetroot (roasted or boiled) Grated zest of one orange 30ml sliced pickled jalapeños For the dressing: 15ml vinegar from the pickled jalapeños Juice from one orange 20ml olive oil Chopped parsley [...]

2021-07-11T13:38:24+02:00

Apple Almond Cake

You need about 500g apples, peeled, cored and sliced 30ml soft brown sugar OR 1 can unsweetened pie apples (385g) If using fresh apples, place the slices in a saucepan with the sugar and about [...]

2021-06-12T12:10:31+02:00

Coriander and Lime Dressing

For about 250ml dressing you need 1 small clove of garlic Zest of 1 lime 30ml lime juice About 125ml coriander leaves firmly packed 1ml salt 125ml good quality mayonnaise or full cream yoghurt 125ml [...]