Mains

Lamb Stew Soup {recipe}

This soup is winter in a bowl for me – thick & full of delicious lamb meat. I discovered it last winter in a Sarie Kos magazine dating back to 2012. Lamb Stew Soup, serves 6 The original recipe calls for lamb shanks, but I have used both lamb & beef stewing meat for this […] Read more…

When last did you eat together?

Growing up, we always had meals at the table. Breakfast was a sit down affair (mostly all five of us) & dinner was a non-negotiable: home cooked meal, all together, no TV, just eating & talking. Even to this day, we have many happy conversations & make happy memories around my parents’ kitchen table. And […] Read more…

Thai Green Coconut Chicken Curry {Recipe}

I absolutely love a good green curry. Some of my fondest memories of green curry is when I was pregnant with Oli & my hot Sunday morning craving for curry could only be stilled by the Green Beef Curry at the Good Luck Club in Illovo. Last year some time, I came across this recipe (by […] Read more…

MINI BOBOTIES BAKED IN SQUASHES

My favourite bobotie recipe is a super delicious & decadent one – packed with yummy ingredients (sugar, bread, chutney, jam & more) though, that it tastes a bit more like a dessert than anything else! So, when I recently found some very cute mini squashes (or pumpkins if you like) at Woolies, I decided to […] Read more…

THREE CHEESE PAPTERT {RECIPE}

My sister makes the best paptert (a starch side dish made of mieliepap & other ingredients) out there. So, when Easter weekend was upon us & we hosted a braai, I decided that it was time for a paptert! I didn’t want to attempt to duplicate her recipe because I knew I would fail dismally. I […] Read more…

A DASHING DINNER AT DASH, CAPE TOWN

Looking for a really big dinner treat in Cape Town, then dash off to DASH restaurant at the Queen Victoria Hotel at the V&A. DASH ticks all the boxes: Location, location, location? Tick. Intimate & stylish setting? Tick. Awesome service? Tick. Beautifully plated food? Tick. Mouth watering dishes? Tick. Wow wine list? Tick. Lovely ambience? Tick. […] Read more…

Deconstructed Salmon Salad For 2

When it is scorching outside you need an easy, healthy & quick dinner. Try this really simple recipe as is or use it as inspiration for other deconstructed summer salads! And don’t forget to serve it with a cold glass of your favourite white wine. Deconstructed smoked salmon salad, serves 2 100g – 200g (oak) […] Read more…

Easy Chorizo & Three Bean Salad

This is one of my very favourite quick mid-week meals to make. I call it a salad, but it’s very filling, so we have it as a main course on its own. It tastes fantastic the following day too, so save the leftovers for your lunch box. That is, if you’re not phased about eating […] Read more…

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