Month: November 2017

Cherry & Citrus Sauce

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…

Savoury Cheesecakes

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…

Crispy Slow Cooked Pork Roast

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…

Cooking Green Beans

Do you struggle to keep your green beans from turning grey before they’re even cooked? Green beans are very easy to cook, if you follow a couple of principles:   Lots of water*!   Start with adequately salted boiling water (go ahead and taste it) and have some cold water on hand in a separate bowl […] Read more…

Chef secrets to saving time

How can you save LOADS of time and money making awesome fresh meals? This secret is basically the capsule wardrobe of cooking.  It’s simple, basic, and it’s going to make all the difference in getting your meals out quickly. 3 of the biggest complaints about cooking during the week are: My partner doesn’t eat leftovers […] Read more…

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

There’s something about a rich red soup with cream, parmesan and fresh ciabatta that makes even this really quick budget meal an affair.  (Admittedly, I have a weakness for Woolworths’ fresh baked ciabatta, which is not so much a ciabatta, (not so many holes), but is nonetheless soft and crispy in all the right places). […] Read more…