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This is a great way to use up some leftover chicken, and as a portable lunch. The salad keeps well, and is even better the next day, as it absorbs the salad dressing. It serves 4-6 people, and you can bulk it up with more veg. It’s also an easy capsule cooking meal, i.e you […] Read more…
Quinoa (pronouned keen-wa) is a fantastic base for many delicious foods, and is an excellent replacement for rice, with some interesting nutritional stats. Another factor is that, as a seed, quinoa is technically Paleo, although still a carb. So, with 2018 just begun, and a bee in my bonnet about eating healthier this year (I’m […] Read more…
Vinaigrettes are amazing when it comes to mixing up the flavours in meals. You can use them to dress up salads, or as sauces, or even marinades. Most vinaigrettes have a ratio of 1 part oil to 3 parts acid, and this is an excellent base from which to experiment. However, in this recipe, you’ll […] Read more…
Camembert is a must on my Christmas table. It doesn’t matter how we have it,but it’s a traditional nod to the family gatherings of the past, where we’d indulge in deep fried Camembert with preserves of some sort. While this is still one of my favourite ways to have it, it requires a lot of […] Read more…
My life is a little chaotic at times and, more often than I’d care to admit, I’ve forgotten that a gathering is bring and share, or that there’s a chef’s day at my son’s school, etc. I like to make things myself, but I also often don’t have the time or inclination. This recipe has […] Read more…
I love eggnog. In particular, my favourite recipe so far is Jamie Oliver’s Best Eggnog Recipe. I’m linking directly to it because there’s no need to reinvent the wheel, and credit where it is deserved 🙂 Pop over for the recipe, and then come back when you’re done.. My tweaks to Jamie Oliver’s recipe: 2 […] Read more…
Turkey is notoriously dry. Probably because it is treated like a giant chicken, and often overcooked. The legs are done before the breasts, and the skin gets tough. Not this turkey! We’re going to treat her right, and you’ll be rewarded with a turkey that is tasty and juicy. And you can even make your […] Read more…
I like the sweet richness of gammon, but the thought of crispy pork crackling on Christmas day beats that hands down, especially considering the sweet desserts that you will be looking forward to. So, to make something that is South African, Summery and STILL “Christmasy”. I thought that a Cherry & Citrus Chutney to go […] Read more…
I’ve bitten off more than I can chew – I’ve committed to cook lunch for 300 rough sleepers on Christmas Day, on top of cooking my family meal. so I need to be super organised and prep most of my food in advance. I was thinking of what awesome things freeze well, and I remembered cheesecakes. There’s […] Read more…
Pork is a greatly misunderstood cut of meat, mainly because we tend to cook the heck out of it to make sure that it isn’t underdone. This recipe resulted in succulent, tender, sliceable meat that I could freeze and reheat without sacrificing the quality of the meat. Everyone has their techniques and everyone thinks they’re right. […] Read more…