Clik here to view.
Mushroom stew
I plan my dinners mostly around the seasons so I have made a lot of stews and curries lately. Unfortunately after a couple of very cold days the Cape Town weather turned to summer again, so I did not...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spicy lentil soup
It is extremely cold in Cape Town at the moment. This spicy lentil soup is perfect food for this weather. It is not only delicious, but it is very quick to make and very affordable. I served it with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Savoury bread pudding with mushrooms
Everyone is familiar with bread and butter pudding. I only started making this in the last four years and my favourite is definitely one using hot-cross buns. Not many people I know make savoury bread...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sweet Potato and Coriander soup
This spicy sweet potato and coriander soup is a perfect dish to prepare during weekdays, as it can be prepared in less than thirty minutes. It keeps very well in the fridge, so it is a great dish to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gnocchi with a nutty sauce
This gnocchi with a nutty sauce is a perfect vegetarian dish to serve on Meatless Mondays. The nutty sauce is based on a recipe by the late Sannie Smit. It can be served with pasta, if preferred. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beetroot and cottage cheese stacks
This is February; the month of love. This beetroot and cottage cheese stack with its beautiful colours is the perfect dish to prepare for a Valentine’s dinner! You can serve this as a starter, a side...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chickpea salad with pea shoots, peppers, pomegranates and feta
This Chickpea salad with pea shoots, peppers, pomegranates and feta contains protein, vitamins, flavour and crunch. On top of that it is easy to prepare and can be made in minutes. I am sure you will...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cream of celery and orange soup
This cream of celery and orange soup is quick and easy to make. It is nutritious and the addition of orange makes it tasty and a bit extraordinary. It is a perfect meatless main dish...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tomato and basil pesto quiche
Quiche is an old-time favourite, either loved or hated. For people that love quiche this tomato and basil pesto quiche is a great dish to serve as a light supper or lunch with a side salad. It is also...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brown butter enoki mushroom frittata
Everything tastes better with butter! If the butter is brown butter it is even better! These individual brown butter enoki mushroom frittatas are a perfect vegetarian meal....
View Article
