The reason I include Wedgewood Nougat in my introduction is because that’s where Azikonke (Azi) Ngcobo started his culinary journey. He worked in the Wedgewood Emporium at Piggly Wiggly, on the Midlands Meander, when Chef Jen Pretorius was part of the team. According to what I have been told Chef Jen suggested to Azi that ours was “the only chef school to go to”. A hearty thanks to you, Chef Jen.
Read More“As a family, samp has always been close to our hearts because we regard it as a traditional dish. It is presented at every single event. My recipe for you is special to me because my mom would make when I was still a child. Being away from her now, it felt right to make a dish that reminded me of home.” - Lungelo Mbele
Read More“I came up with this recipe during the first Covid-19 lockdown. It was my night to cook, and with little in the fridge I had to come up with something edible. Worried none of my ingredients would work together I just kept cooking, and that ‘recipe’ has become a family favourite. With a few adjustments, I believe I have been able to come up with an extremely flavourful dish.” - Dylan Pretorius-Spires
Read More“My girlfriend took me to an Argentinian restaurant in downtown Joburg. Since that day, I’ve been chasing every chimichurri-based recipe and this one has become a firm favourite.” - Andy Bam
Read MoreSo, the dish I am sharing is one of those that my mom would make for us for our weekly dinners. I’d be so happy to know that you had cooked my ujeqe (steamed bread), beef stew and imfino (pumpkin leaves).
Read MoreAs a child - ‘reared’ on a farm - I have fond memories of my mom’s friend Liana whose home-cooked venison pie left a lasting impression. Today, this recipe still evokes happy times with our extended family sitting around the fireplace, on chilly winter days. The dish is special to me because it was a catalyst for bringing people together.
Read MoreBeef Wellington is my all-time favourite. I taught myself how to make it back in high school, and since then it's been a repeated success with family and friends - like come on, who wouldn't enjoy a good piece of fillet? This dish may look incredibly difficult but, fear not, the recipe I have makes it a breeze. The puff pastry can be made from scratch or, for the worker-bees, bought puff pastry is totally acceptable. I’m confident this will make it to your all-time-favourite list, too.
Read MoreWoodview Wagyu Beef has really opened up my eyes to their unbelievable quality. Weber Spicy Woodview Chuck (cooked as one would beef fillet) Beef with Dhanya, crushed and chunky Chickpeas.
Read MoreSavoury mince pies always go down well – mine have an interesting twist. Always remember, although a good pastry is delicious, roll it out as thinly as possible and use a lot of filling. This dish should be about the mince rather than the pastry.
Read MoreTry my Hay-smoked Beef Fillet with Leek Purée and Ashed Leeks recipe.
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