Zucchini Labneh Tart
Labneh is a soft cheese that can be made at home with minimal effort and delivers a creamy and delicious cheese you can use and serve with endless possibilities. And I think this Zucchini Labneh Tart...
View ArticleSpelt Flatbreads with Spiced Roasted Chickpeas and Cauliflower
This recipe for Spelt Flatbreads with Spiced Roasted Chickpeas and Cauliflower is my contribution to the Faithful to Nature #faithfulfood Organic Recipe Challenge. The brief was to create a seasonal,...
View ArticlePolenta Parmesan Roast Potatoes
Is it too early to start thinking about the roast potatoes for Christmas Day lunch? If you are like me and the thought has already crossed your mind a few times since last Christmas, I think I have the...
View ArticlePissaladière
Pissaladière is a classic French dish that originated in Nice in the South of France. It is a tart similar to a pizza but the crust is thicker. It is traditionally topped with caramelised onions,...
View ArticleFlatbreads with Grilled Zucchini dressed in Lemon and Hemp Seed Oil
I think these Flatbreads with Grilled Zucchini dressed in Lemon and Hemp Seed Oil is a whole lot of summer on a plate. It is fuss free entertaining for long lazy lunches and easy evening dining while...
View Article6 Healthy and Tasty Recipes for the New Year
It is January and a closer look at our diets will be top of mind for most of us after the last few weeks of festive and holiday indulgence. I did a compilation of my favourite 6 Healthy and Tasty......
View ArticleQuinoa Veggie Burgers with Avocado Tahini Dip
I do think these Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Avocado Tahini Dip are really delicious, even for those of us who can happily live without quinoa. Packed with veggies and no processed ingredients these...
View ArticleMiso Roasted Aubergine (Nasu Dengaku)
I was introduced to the term flexitarian the other day and I though to myself I that I have probably become one without realising it. I seem to be mostly vegetarian these days, only eating meat on the...
View ArticleRoasted Aubergine Tortillas
These Roasted Aubergine Tortillas is another one of those little work for maximum flavour dishes I just love. Bonus is that there are a whole lot of my favourites in this dish making it a superb...
View ArticleSpiced Turmeric Broth with Roast Vegetables
Before I get to this week’s recipe for Spiced Turmeric Broth with Roast Vegetables (a healthy and clean eating dish just in time after the past long weekend) I want to share some news. The image below...
View ArticleCauliflower Kofta with Vegan Mayonnaise
After a few indulgent recipes the last two weeks it is time for something a bit lighter and a bit more health conscious and I think these Cauliflower Kofta with Vegan Mayonnaise are just delicious and...
View ArticleChef Loyiso’s Fried Aubergine with Goat’s Cheese
I have been an Instagram fan of Chef Loyiso Mthoba for a while now and I decided that before he gets too famous I will ask him if he would like to prepare a recipe for the blog. He immediately... The...
View ArticleRoasted Butternut with Miso and Garlic
This recipe for Roasted Butternut with Miso and Garlic is based on a recipe from Sylvia Fountain that she published on her fabulous Feasting at Home blog. I originally saw the recipe on Pinterest and...
View ArticleCider Cooked Apple, Onion and Cheddar Galette
I was inspired to cook with cider again after the Pears Roasted in Cider recipe and I think this Cider Cooked Apple, Onion and Cheddar Galette is a worthy follow up recipe. It is on the rich side but...
View ArticleBaby Marrow and Ricotta Bake
I don’t think it can get any quicker and easier than this Baby Marrow and Ricotta Bake. In fact, it hardly requires much of a recipe. Simple, yet fresh and delicious ingredients layered, seasoned and...
View ArticleRoasted Romanesco and Cauliflower Pasta
As with the Zucchini and Ricotta Bake I am keeping it vegetarian (and vegan for that matter) with this recipe for Roasted Romanesco and Cauliflower Pasta. Easy midweek cooking meets Meat Free Mondays...
View ArticleParsnip, Potato and Leek Gratin
This is special occasion food. In this Parsnip, Potato and Leek Gratin, humble root vegetables are baked in loads of cream with garlic and gruyere cheese to end up as a luxurious dish fit for kings and...
View ArticleFennel Orange Salad
We are hurtling towards summer here in Cape Town but luckily with modern day convenience it is still easy to get your hands on some fennel and oranges for this delicious Fennel Orange Salad. Granted,...
View Article6 Delicious Veggie Recipes for the New Year
It is January and healthier eating is top of mind for most of us after the last few weeks of holidays and festivities. The 6 recipes below are some of my favourite vegetable and vegetarian recipes that...
View ArticleGrilled Corn with Spicy Lime Butter
This recipe for Grilled Corn with Spicy Lime Butter came about with me opening the fridge to see how I could spice up the usual grilled corn with a bit more that just butter and salt. I have never...
View ArticleTofu Balls with a Herbed Bulgur Salad
Tofu has never ranked very high on my “must get” ingredient list but after making this recipe for Tofu Balls with a Herbed Bulgur Salad I am much more interested in cooking with tofu again. Bonus is...
View ArticleSweet Potato Fries with Coriander Yoghurt
I adapted this recipe for Sweet Potato Fries with Coriander Yoghurt from a recipe in Diana Henry’s book Simple. Diana is a food writer whose recipes I have come to love and my collection of her...
View ArticleRoasted Broccoli with Nori Salt
This week’s blog post is a few days late but I am sure I am making up for it with this recipe for Roasted Broccoli with Nori Salt. I have made it 3 times since the first timeI tried it... The post...
View ArticleZucchini Parmigiana
Autumn is slowly setting in and you can feel the cooler temperature in the mornings and evenings here in Cape Town. It means the days are getting shorter and for any foodie who’s always wondering what...
View ArticleRoasted Broccoli Slaw with Feta
If you ask me I would tell you that you can never eat too much gelato. Ask any doctor and they will disagree. But if you are going to be in Italy for two weeks you might as well search... The post...
View ArticlePolenta Crumbed Haloumi Chips
My taste affair with polenta is far from over and the next installment are these highly addictive Polenta Crumbed Haloumi Chips. And I am not even going to pretend that they are in any way good for...
View ArticleOlive Oil Flatbreads with Fried Aubergine, Boiled Eggs and Harissa Mayo
This recipe for Olive Oil Flatbreads with Fried Aubergine, Boiled Eggs and Harissa Mayo is my own twist on a stunning image I saw on Instagram shot by Gareth Morgan for Tesco Magazine. It looked so...
View ArticleBaharat Spiced Butternut
Bahārāt is one of my favourite spice mixes and it works so well in this recipe for Bahārāt Spiced Butternut. The sweetness of the roasted vegetable is a great counter balance to all that spiced flavour...
View ArticleFennel Parmigiana
This recipe for Fennel Parmigiana is adapted from the cookbook Hazana – Jewish Vegetarian Cooking, written by Paolo Gavin. It is the first book I have of Paola who has written 3 other vegetarian...
View ArticleFries with Homemade Furikake Seasoning and Wasabi Mayo (Seaweed Fries)
In hindsight with all the big sport events of the past weekend I should have posted this recipe for Fries with Homemade Furikake Seasoning and Wasabi Mayo last Monday already but have been so focussed...
View ArticleOrecchiette with Broccoli Sauce
Orecchiette with Broccoli Sauce was one of my favourite meals on a recent trip to Italy. Shaped like small ears, the pasta comes from Puglia, the southeastern region of Italy. I did not have the pasta...
View ArticlePink Lady® Apple Summer Rolls
This post has been sponsored by Pink Lady® Apples It’s hard to believe that spring is around the corner and we can start looking forward to lazy outdoors eating while enjoying seemingly endless sunny...
View ArticleAubergine Schnitzel
I love cooking with aubergine an a number of aubergine recipes have made their way to my blog. This Aubergine Schnitzel recipe is a worthy addition to the many delicious ways to enjoy this rather...
View ArticleBaby Marrow Muffins with Roasted Pumpkin and Chèvre Spread
This recipe is sponsored by Rugani Juice. It’s back to work and school for most of us and what to take for lunch is back on the agenda. And after the festive season, keeping it a bit healthier will...
View ArticleAsparagus and Tahini Veloute
This recipe for Asparagus and Tahini Veloute comes from my friend Christine Capendale. Christine and I worked together on a tahini shoot for Food and Home Entertaining Magazine a while back and I have...
View ArticleHeirloom Tomato Tart
There has been a summer bounty of beautiful and delicious heirloom tomatoes at the Oranjezicht City Farm Market and while we’ve been eating them like sweets, this Heirloom Tomato Tart was a great way...
View ArticleHerbed Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms
This recipe and post have been paid for by The South African Mushroom Farmer’s Association. I’ve been wanting to share this recipe for Herbed Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms for a while now and The...
View ArticleRoasted Butternut Coconut Curry
This Roasted Butternut Coconut Curry has become my go to mid week meal, come winter or summer for that matter. Perhaps not the quickest meal there is but certainly easy, packs loads of flavour, filling...
View ArticleInstant Pot Spicy Masala Fries
I have been an Instant Pot convert ever since purchasing one a few months ago, eagerly awaiting the publication of Madhur Jaffrey’s Instantly Indian Cookbook – Modern and Classic Recipes for the...
View ArticleMy Vegetarian Braai
I am so happy to announce that a new book I have worked on, My Vegetarian Braai has been published and is available in stores now as well as a Kindle edition on Amazon. It is not always you get... The...
View ArticleBaked Ricotta Tart
This Baked Ricotta Tart is the first recipe of the new year and the new decade. And I think it is such a delicious and versatile recipe to start 2020 on heinstirred. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner...
View ArticleDonut Peach and Tomato Salad
This Donut Peach and Tomato Salad recipe is more of a non-recipe than a recipe. I saw donut peaches in the shops and as I have never tried them before I bought some to taste, and from there I made......
View ArticleSesame Wafu Dressing
A fellow foodie sent the recipe for this Sesame Wafu Dressing from Shu Han Lee’s instagram account a while back. I “banked” the recipe immediately as I thought the dressing looked delicious and would...
View ArticleTwice Roasted Crispy Parmesan Crushed Potatoes
Twice Roasted Crispy Parmesan Crushed Potatoes to satisfy any and all comfort food cravings. And even if my lockdown waistline and sluggish fitness might not be in full agreement with this dish, they...
View ArticleMushroom Soup with Marinated Mushrooms and Garlic Toasties
This post is in collaboration with La Motte Wine Estate. The inspiration for this Mushroom Soup with Marinated Mushrooms and Garlic Toasties came from the reality of reaching that stage of the lockdown...
View ArticleIndian Inspired Nachos with Coriander Chutney and Tamarind
If you love nachos and Indian flavours this recipe for Indian Inspired Nachos with Coriander Chutney and Tamarind will make you incredibly happy. The recipe comes from Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics...
View ArticleZucchini and Pea Fritters with Feta and Green Goddess Dressing
I always say in our photography workshops that your job as a food photographer is to create a reaction with the image you shoot. The person looking at the image needs to either want to eat it, make it,...
View ArticleButter Beans with Salsa Verde
I am a huge fan of Meera Sodha’s recipes, and this Butter Beans with Salsa Verde is another delicious recipe of hers. It first appeared in the Guardian Feast, a weekly food magazine in the UK that I...
View ArticleGrilled Asparagus and Ricotta Salad
It will be a shame to not make the most of the asparagus available now that warm spring days are here. Grilled on a griddle pan for a smoky flavour and a slight char, combined with smooth and creamy...
View ArticleAlison Roman’s Aubergine Parmigiana
This recipe for Alison Roman’s Aubergine Parmigiana was in her newsletter from a week ago. So it is hot off the press in a way as it did not take me long to try it out and share it on... The post...
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