Lentil and Carrot Paté Delicious served with mini pita breads and/or with raw carrot and celery sticks. Serves: 8-10
Tabbooleh Salad (Parsley, Tomato and Bulgar) Tabbooleh is normally served with firm lettuce leaves e.g. cos lettuce. The leaves are used… Serves: 6
Courgette Carpaccio Salad This salad makes for a stunning visual display, on a large flat platter. Serves: 12
Grilled Flat Breads This is the recipe for my grandmother's traditional homegrown roosterkoek. Cooked directly on a braai… Serves: 10
Polenta Flatbread with Fresh Mealies and Rosemary This slightly chewy bread always gets rave reviews! Best to prepare it in the evening… Serves: 6-8
Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables Make the most of the wonderful winter root vegetables when they are at their best! Serves: 4-6
Slimmer’s Vegetable Broth with Cabbage This soup is quick to prepare if you have a food processor to do the… Serves: 12-14 portions
Beetroot and Apple Salad We have elected to use Pink Lady apples in this salad, because they are sweet,… Serves: 4
Slow-rise Pizza and Bread Dough The secret of this dough is to start it a day or two in advance.… Makes: 4 large pizzas
Detox Vitamin Boost This, I believe, is the cure-all for overindulgence, general health, lowering blood pressure, etc. In… Makes: 4 small glasses
Roasted Red Salad The beautiful colours of this 'make ahead of time' salad is a Festive Feast! Our… Serves: 8
Parsley, Fennel and Bean Salad Dressed with Balsamic Vinaigrette A bean salad with a real difference! If you don't like fennel leave it out.… Serves: 6
Basic Pizza Dough During my leave I found it very useful to have some prepared yeast dough in… Makes: 3 pizzas and 4 flatbreads
Sweet Potato Crisps Make your own healthy crisps. Not only is it a big saving, but sweet potato… Serves: 2-3