Oxtail with chicken stuffing and pinotage sauce Oxtail with chicken stuffing and pinotage sauce The flavour combinations ·         45ml (3 tbsp) sunflower oil ·         1,6 – 2kg oxtail (bone in), cut into 3cm slices ·         2 large onions, cut into 1cm cubes ·         2 medium carrots, cut into 1cm cubes ·         1 leek, cut into … Read more

Olive mousse with candied olives, pineapple sorbet and seasonal fruit Olive mousse with candied olives, pineapple sorbet and seasonal fruit The flavour combinations olive mousse ·         250ml (1 cup) full cream milk ·         4 egg yolks (reserve the whites for the olive baiser) ·         50g (¼ cup) sugar ·         50ml extra virgin olive oil/good olive … Read more

Brussels sprouts and ricotta gratin Brussels sprouts and ricotta gratin ·         1½ cups (300g) ricotta ·         2/3 cup (50g) finely grated Parmesan ·         2 eggs ·         1½ cups (375ml) milk ·         Sea salt and cracked black pepper ·         18 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved ·         2 teaspoons lemon thyme leaves How to do it 1.    … Read more

Apple tarts ·         30g unsalted butter ·         2 tablespoons maple syrup ·         ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ·         6 sheets filo (phyllo) pastry ·         1 red apple, very thinly sliced using a mandoline ·         White sugar, for sprinkling ·         1 quantity whipped vanilla ricotta, to serve Apple tarts How to do it 1.    Preheat oven to … Read more

Mexican twist burger with Cheddar, jalapenos, caramelised onions and guacamole Mexican twist burger with Cheddar, jalapenos, caramelised onions and guacamole The flavour combinations Caramelised onions ·         20g butter ·         ½ red onion, thinly sliced ·         15ml (1 tbsp) honey ·         1 sprig of fresh thyme ·         10ml (2 tsp) balsamic vinegar Guacamole ·         1 avocado … Read more

Roasted pear, caramelised onion and goat’s cheese frittata Roasted pear, caramelised onion and goat’s cheese frittata The flavour combinations ·         15ml (1 tbsp) honey ·         30ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice ·         1 pear, halved, cored and cut into thin wedges ·         Caramelized onion ·         6 eggs, lightly beaten ·         Salt and freshly ground black pepper, … Read more

Focaccia with basil pesto, fior di latte, rocket and balsamic glaze The flavour combinations ·         10ml (2 tsp) olive oil ·         1 ready-made pizza base ·         15ml (1 tbsp) ready-made basil pesto ·         100g cherry tomatoes, halved ·         50g Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced ·         1 ball fior di latte (about 100g), cubed ·         Handful … Read more

Sticky Jerk-spiced Nuts The sugar caramelises fast, so have a plate ready to tip the nuts on to. Ingredients ·         200g mixed nuts ·         Juice of 1 lime ·         3tbsp brown sugar ·         2tsp jerk seasoning ·         1tsp chilli fakes ·         1tsp sea salt Recipe ·         Gently heat the nuts in a dry pan, shaking … Read more

Jamaican Jambalaya The rice has been pre-steamed, so the grains will stay separate and fuffy. Ingredients ·         300g pork mince ·         2tsp ground allspice ·         4 garlic cloves, crushed ·         Salt and freshly ground black pepper ·         1tbsp olive oil ·         2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks ·         150g chorizo, diced ·         1 onion, chopped … Read more

Caribbean Cobb Salad Ingredients ·         2 sweetcorn cobs or 4 cobettes (half cobs) ·         Juice of 2 limes ·         1tsp hot pepper sauce ·         1tbsp BBQ sauce ·         1tbsp sugar ·         2 ripe avocados, sliced ·         2 Little Gem lettuces, leaves separated, washed and dried ·         1 red onion, finely sliced ·         2tsp pumpkin seeds … Read more

Warm Sunshine Platter Ingredients ·         2tbsp runny honey ·         1tsp cinnamon ·         1 pineapple, cut into long chunks ·         3 bananas, peeled and halved lengthways For the sauce: ·         170g caster sugar ·         170ml double cream ·         50g lightly salted butter ·         2tbsp dark rum Recipe ·         For the fruit, heat a griddle pan to … Read more

Butter Beans on toast ·         Serves 4 Ingredient ·         5 vine-ripened tomatoes ·         Olive oil ·         2 onions, finely chopped ·         2garlic cloves, thinly sliced ·         Pinch ground cinnamon ·         ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped ·         2 tbs tomato puree ·         2 x 400g cans butter beans, drained ·         Bread and … Read more

Wild Green salad ·         Serves 4 as a side Ingredient ·         1 Lebanese cucumber ·         Splash of red wine vinegar ·         Few large handfuls of mixed wild salad leaves (including rocket, dandelion, endive and baby cos) ·         ½ bunch chives, chopped ·         ½ bunch dill, chopped ·         Juice of 1 lemon ·         ¼ cup (60ml) … Read more

Amazing Vegie Moussaka ·         Serves 6–8 Ingredient ·         Olive oil ·         4 garlic cloves, chopped ·         2 onions, finely chopped ·         A few sprigs rosemary and sage ·         3 tsp dried oregano ·         1 cup (250ml) red wine ·         400g can chickpeas ·         100g dried brown lentils ·         2x400g cans chopped tomatoes ·         4 bay … Read more

Caramelised Quince Upside-Down Cake In Ancient Greece, quince was the fruit of love, marriage and fertility. Here, it just makes for a gorgeously delicious cake ·         Serves 10–12 Ingredient ·         2 quinces, peeled, cored ·         150g unsalted butter, at room temperature, chopped, plus extra to grease ·         1⅓ cups (300g) caster sugar ·         Finely grated … Read more

Kimchi Bokkeumbap A cheap but flavourful Korean fried rice dish that’s easy to make. ·         Serves 2 Ingredient ·         ¾ cup(150g) basmati rice ·         Sunflower oil ·         ½ onion, finely chopped ·         200g steak, sliced 1.5cm thick ·         125g kimchi* ·         2–3 long green chillies, seeds removed, thinly sliced ·         3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced … Read more

Warmth, check. The waft of aromatic spices lingering over the kitchen table, check. Decadent creamy textures, check. These clever recipes will tick all the comfort boxes without weighing you down. Pear And Vanilla Bircher ·         Serves: 4-6 ·         Prep time: 10 minutes. ·         Plus overnight soaking. Ingridient ·         ½ tsp vanilla bean powder ·         1 … Read more

Fragrant Coconut Soup With Seafood ·         Serves: 4–6 ·         Prep time: 20 minutes ·         Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingridient ·         2 tbsp coconut oil ·         1 large onion, finely chopped ·         2 cloves garlic, crushed ·         2 celery stalks and leaves, washed and cut into bite-sized chunks ·         2 large carrots, cut into bite-sized chunks … Read more

Slow-Cooked Tuscan Lamb Shanks ·         Serves: 6  ·         Prep time: 20 minutes ·         Cook time: 25 minutes Ingridient ·         4 carrots, thickly sliced ·         4 celery stalks, with leaf tops, thickly sliced ·         12 tomatoes, chopped ·         1 large brown onion, diced ·         4 cloves garlic, sliced ·         2 bay leaves ·         2 cups (500ml) … Read more

Chocolate Cloud Cake ·         Serves: 8 ·         Prep time: 20 minutes ·         Cook time: 35 minutes Ingridient ·         350g dark chocolate, broken into pieces ·         50g butter ·         2 tbsp raw honey (optional) ·         10 eggs, separated ·         ½ tsp vanilla bean powder ·         Thick cream, to serve (optional) Chocolate cloud cake Recipe 1.    Preheat … Read more