Can be made twelve months or twelve days before-hand, pretty much the longer this cake has to stand and absorb as much brandy as possible the more richer and more intensely licentious.
Christmas Cake with an African twist together with a cream cheese frosting and Butternut Powder.
Read MoreMy right-hand lady, Elaine Boshoff, while running Hartford’s kitchen, she was prepping up stock levels and doing my daily demonstration preparations for the show. Our favourite staff or home-cooked meal is our ultra-rich lasagne, an irresistible Elaine speciality.
Read MoreA delicious creamy, garden-fresh pea risotto with a portion of smoked salmon, a light drizzle of a lemon-infused olive oil and freshly-ground black pepper.
Read MorePissaladiere, a pastry base - we use homemade puff - topped with well-caramelised onions, tomatoes, anchovies and olives. It’s a perfect light-lunch option when served with a green salad, and it takes me back to my French-classical training days. These roots, with happy childhood memories, are the corner stone of what I create today.
Read MoreA venison consommé/soup with thyme, smoky campfire olives, and hot-roasted goats’ cheese makes a savoury/umami combination to awaken anyone’s palate.
Read MoreA venison meat stew/pie - with a crispy, rough puff-pastry hat (on the side) loads of carrots, garlic and rosemary - is an ideal around-the-dining-room-table family meal. Memories made around one pot!
Read MoreYou can’t get more South African than a spicy venison bobotie. We all know what to do with the top-end cut. Now try something different by taking the tougher but flavoursome sections; mincing them and making a juicy, aromatic venison bobotie. This must be accompanied with apricot ‘blatjang’ and yellow rice.
Read MoreTry this recipe and serve with the next cheeseboard you present. It could also accompany your marinated, braaied beef fillet. The options are endless.
Read MoreA classic with a twist! I love to see students adding their creative flair into their dishes. Jared’s Bacon Caesar salad will definitely impress with the addition of haloumi which gives this dish great body, elevating it from a side dish to main meal easily.
Read MoreSometimes there is nothing more comforting than a big bowl of traditional winter lamb stew. Callum's Irish stew recipe is simple and hearty, perfect for a family meal.
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