Cooking fresh food and drinking divine Cape wines in Melkbosstrand Cape Town
In this modern interpretation of Beef Bourguignon, we introduce a delightful twist to the classic French dish by incorporating guanciale and meaty sheep tails. Inspired by the rich flavours of traditional ingredients, this recipe offers a fusion of savoury notes and hearty textures. Slow-cooked, over an open fire, in a medley of red wine, aromatic herbs, and wholesome vegetables, this dish promises a comforting and indulgent dining experience.
This Impala Tortillas recipe offers a rich blend of Latin American and African tastes. Impala meat is marinated in an earthy blend of spices, combined with citrus, and then served with homemade tortillas topped with zesty pickled onions.
This meal brings together Spiced Duck Breast, Orange and Fennel Salad alongside Gratin Dauphinois, offering a delicious mix of flavors. You’ll enjoy the spice of the duck, the zing of citrus, and the creamy goodness of the gratin, making each bite truly unforgettable.
This Ottolenghi-inspired cuisine with our savoury wild boar ribs, enhanced by a fresh spring onion salsa and a divine couscous salad with a spicy raisin dressing, celebrates the South African essence by cooking these juicy ribs over an open fire in a “potjie”. While the traditional recipe uses pork ribs, our version features tender wild boar ribs, offering a distinct flavour twist.
“Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with a Chorizo, Potato, and Anchovy Skillet. The rich, smoky notes of chorizo dance with perfectly cooked potatoes and the umami kick of anchovies. Paired with a refreshing Summer Fruit and Ricotta Salad—featuring red grapes, lychees, cherry tomatoes, and creamy ricotta—it’s a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. Elevate the experience by adding a succulent sirloin steak cooked to a perfect medium-rare. Summer dining at its finest.” – ChatGPT (being overdramatic)
Embracing the spirit of tradition, this recipe for impala shanks with rice and lemon pays homage to the classic Greek one-pot wonders of old. The slow-cooked impala shanks, replacing the traditional lamb shanks, offer a unique twist, infusing the dish with rich, gamey flavors. As the grains absorb the essence of the meat and seasoned broth, the result is a comforting stew that resonates with both robustness and tenderness. This modern take on a timeless tradition captures the essence of hearty, soul-warming meals that have stood the test of time.
Poke bowls, inspired by the Hawaiian dish poke (pronounced poh-kay), offer a contemporary twist to raw fish. Typically featuring tuna or salmon marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil, these bowls are customizable with sushi rice or greens, topped with avocado, seaweed, and sesame seeds. Known for their vibrant flavors and nutritional balance, poke bowls have become a popular and delightful culinary trend.
These tarts are a delicious blend of salmon and leeks, enhanced with Asian-inspired flavors. The flaky pastry encases a savory filling, making these tarts a delightful addition to any meal.
I recently got my hands on some very good quality warthog stewing meat. While searching for a suitable recipe, I stumbled upon this recipe by Nico Verster – Slow-roasted warthog potjie with dukka spice – which had me instantly intrigued. Dukka (or dukkah or duqqa) is an Egyptian seed and nut condiment where warthog is a venison meat often used in South African cuisine and cooked in a potjie which is a traditional way of cooking food in a cast iron pot. Fusion food indeed!