Bobotie is probably one the the most famous South African dishes, that is of course if you can get passed […]
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ROASTED TOMATO, CHICKPEA AND HALLOUMI SALAD
I love halloumi cheese!! Put a plate in front of me with a little tzazkiki, fresh bread and a bottle […]
BAKED BRIE GARLIC & PARSLEY WREATH
I had this vision of a small gathering, gooey cheese, fresh bread and red wine and with the cold and […]
GARLIC AND CHEDDAR WREATH BREAD
First of all, this is not my recipe! The one benefit of isolation during Covid-19 is that I have had […]
SAGO PUDDING WITH APRICOT JAM
I grew up with Sago Pudding back in South Africa, well I think most South Africans do actually. It’s such […]
TOASTED CHICKEN AND SUMAC TORTILLAS (MUSAKHAN)
Musakhan is an Arab dish originating from Palestine. This dish contains chicken with sliced onions, sumac, all spice, sometimes saffron and […]
OUZO FRAPPE
An ouzeri is an eating and drinking establishment that specializes in the serving of ouzo and the delectable mezethes (small […]
GREEK YOGURT PANNA COTTA WITH POMEGRANATE SYRUP
Well, I was adamant to stick to my Greek inspired theme for tonights dinner party, even the dessert. This required […]
CAPE MALAY PICKLED FISH
It’s actually quite amazing what influence the Cape Malay had on traditional South African dishes. Take this pickled fish, varied […]
GREEK CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMON AND EGG
This soup brings back wonderful memories for me. I had a Greek friend who sadly passed away 16 years ago. […]
Persian Chicken wrap with beetroot hummus
I think street food is a trend worth noting. Gone are the days where it generally meant you had succumbed to the […]
Steamed mussels with cider, leeks and chorizo
There is a good possibility that you cook your mussels with shallots, garlic, white wine, maybe a chili, dash of […]
Chicken challenge Day 1 – Asian inspired noodle soup
Meals for one are always a challenge. The amount of time and effort you put into it, is no different […]
RASPBERRY AND ALMOND BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
I always relate to bread and butter pudding as comfort home cooking, specially in winter months. This one is slightly […]