White beans on balsamic roasted tomatoes
When Margaret Giustizieri shared her memories of picking sun ripened tomatoes as a child, I was so taken by the image of beautiful tomatoes that I wanted them to be a star in my next recipe. Tomatoes are a key ingredient in many cuisines. They are so celebrated in Spain that there is a tomato […]
Lemony squid ink spaghetti with zucchini and basil
One of the things I really enjoyed in my interview with Paul Maciel is that he spoke about how foods fit into a traditional Italian meal. He said that pasta is a traditional part of the diet but it’s not eaten in the large portions we South Africans are used to seeing. He inspired me to […]
Spiced Carrot Cake Oats
After the interview with Ariel Cohen I was inspired by two things: firstly, Ariel suggested making improving acceptance of a new dish by making it look like a familiar dish. He gave the example of trying a chickpea burger as in introduction to vegetarian eating. Secondly, he uses dates to sweeten the food in the […]
Beetroot salad two ways – beetroot carpaccio and salad with radishes
Ofentse Morake of the Whippet in Linden admitted that one of his favourite, underrated vegetables is the beetroot because it is so versatile. He had an idea for a beetroot carpaccio that really inspired me. In the interests of saving time, I’ve also included a beetroot salad that is quicker to whip up. I always […]
Easy Moroccan Spice Mix
In our interview, Sasha Sonnenberg mentioned that she’s really enjoying using a Moroccan Spice rub to add flavour to food without having to use sauces. You can always buy your own Moroccan mix or you can make your own salt-free version like the one I have put together for you below. Leaving salt out of […]