“The dish is very personal for me because after travelling the world and coming back to South Africa a restaurant that is near where I live has a smoked trout rosti and have loved it ever since I first tried it and every time my family and I go there we have this for breakfast and it is really out of this world so this is my attempt to make it.” - Michael Farrell
Read More“Aunty Sharmla, who works with my mom, one day explained the art of Indian cooking and introduced us to a world filled with delicious wonders. That’s when I realised there was an entire culinary world out there, just waiting to be explored. Since then, this recipe has become my go-to dish, and it’s now a family favourite.” -Dylan Buys
Read More“My dad’s pork toasted sandwich recipe is a family favourite. It’s my preferred dish to make with my dad. We both enjoy cooking and getting creative with food.” - Megan Odell
Read More“In the Jeffers family we relish a good curry - and our absolute favourite is butter chicken. The creaminess of the sauce, combined with aromatic spices, is a mouth-watering combination, and a family favourite. At home we take turns to make our own variation. Mine is the best!” - Gian Jeffers
Read MoreThis dessert is, despite its rich flavours, very clean and light. The flavour of the brownie is enhanced by the coarse salt, its sweet richness beautifully offset by the savouriness of the ice cream. The coriander hits your palette as a fresh and inviting aftertaste. This unusual pairing makes for a delightful ending to a meal – earthy yet light and fragrant.
Read MoreYou may think we chose Pisto because it sounds like it fits in perfectly with our Mexican Cantina theme (a Cantina is a bar which serves food and drinks). But actually, Pisto is the Spanish version of ratatouille (stewed vegetables) and this versatile one-pan dish can work for breakfast, lunch and even a light dinner. The trick is to allow the vegetables to gentle stew in their own juices so that they mingle into a flavourful medley of tastes.
Read MoreHummus, a thick paste made from ground chickpeas and sesame seed, made originally in the Middle East, is always in my fridge. It compliments meat dishes and is delicious with a selection of cheeses and dips.
Read MoreBanana bread takes me straight back to happy childhood days. I suggest using it for French toast and topping that with cinnamon, bananas and home-spun honey. And on special occasions a thick dollop of mascarpone cheese and super-crispy, streaky bacon goes down a treat. Other appealing suggestions include a chocolate-chunks topping or an accompanying serving of dried-fruit compote.
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