Posts in salad
Kgothatso Mathibe's Koo Pilchards Wrap Recipe

KOO recently launched a new range of Pilchards; Pilchards in Tomato Sauce and Pilchards in Hot Chilli Sauce, and our students had the honour of developing a few delicious recipes for you to try at home.

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Lihle Mahambehlala's Butternut Lentil Phuthu Salad Recipe

“My reason for choosing to share my phutu recipe is because this dish is known for being a lifesaver when housekeeping finances are dwindling. It’s a food I grew up with. My grandmother would make it - especially when all her grandchildren visited.” - Lihle Mahambehlala

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Sydney's Macaroni Cheese Bake Recipe

It’s common knowledge that macaroni and cheese is an all-time favourite. Sydney, however, has added a twist to his recipe and he has chosen to share it with you.

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Keagan Hughes' Mom's Pasta Salad Recipe

Keagan Hughes’ has chosen to share his mom’s tomato pasta salad. “This is very special to me because whenever we had a braai my mom would make it - and I remember how we all appreciated it,” he says.

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Sarah Farrington's Creamy Coriander Microgreen Dressing Recipe

Once seen as garnish in restaurants, microgreens have become known for their superior nutrient qualities – all thanks to a 2014 study, where researchers at the US Department of Agriculture, discovered that nearly all the 25 varieties of microgreens tested, had 4-6 times more vitamins and phytochemicals than mature leaves from the same plant.

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Connor Benn's Potato Salad

Connor Benn, of Kloof in KwaZulu-Natal, was the first male to join the school. His friendly smile and enthusiasm for food are enchanting. Connor’s gran’s potato salad, taught to him when he was eight years old, is his firm favourite. It takes him back to family Sunday braais. His dad was responsible for cooking the lamb chops, his mother made the “most delicious” garlic bread and he provided the salad. “It was always a winner,” he admits, as he displays that captivating grin.

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Emily's Frankies' Ginger Ham and Green Bean Salad

The recipe student Emily Schmidt selected includes the use of ginger beer and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to prepare her Frankie’s Ginger-Beer Poached Gammon. I know that as you look at the photograph (taken by the school’s new photographer, Kate Martens) and read up the recipe, you’ll be asking yourself why you save gammon for Christmas.

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Smoked Trout Terrine Salad

As with most of Karen Edwards' suggestions, this smoked salmon trout terrine is light, fresh and simply delicious. I consider it an ideal way to make and present smoked salmon trout. I hope we taught her some cooking tips along the way.

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Avocado & Asparagus Salad

The avocado-and-asparagus salad was from my last shoot with Karen Edwards so it was a very memorable day - busy but unforgettable. We always wished for an afternoon off so that we could sip on a glass of wine and just chill. This didn’t happen - maybe on her return…

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