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Inverroche’s Blueberry Wagyu Burger

You just have to read the recipe name to know this is going to be a burger to remember, Chef! A wagyu beef patty is nestled between a pan-toasted burger bun, together with briny gherkin, fresh greens & caramelised onion. A homemade blueberry & balsamic sauce sets this burger apart from anything you’ve tasted before. … Read more

Zevenwacht Pistachio Chicken

This pistachio-crusted chicken is super crisp and juicy with a nutty and crunchy breading. Served with a loaded bulgur salad bejewelled with tart tomatoes and sweet dried apricots & cranberries. Garnished with fresh parsley and some tasty goat’s cheese. Culinary heaven, Chef, especially when savoured with sips of the recommended Zevenwacht wine!

Lamb Rump & Lyonnaise Potatoes

Tender, perfectly seared lamb is basted in butter & a NOMU rub, and paired with classic, crisp Lyonnaise potatoes & golden onions. Sided with a vibrant, fresh salad featuring crunchy carrot & tangy sun-dried tomatoes, tossed in a zesty Dijon dressing and finished with Italian-style hard cheese.

Chorizo & Potato Croquettes

In French, croquette means ‘to crunch’, so you know you are in for a satisfying bite with this recipe, Chef! These panko breadcrumb-coated cylinders contain a Cajun spice-infused potato, cheese & chorizo mixture. Served with a tangy pickled tomato & radish with sweet corn salad to cut through the richness, with a smoky mayo for … Read more

Sticky Soy Chicken Dashi Broth

Made from dried kelp & bonito flakes, dashi may not be a flavour profile you are used to. But once you taste the clean, savoury umaminess of this mushroom, ginger, garlic & dashi broth, you won’t look back, Chef. Served with a sweet, sesame soy-glazed chicken, glistening with deliciousness, and edamame bean-loaded jasmine rice. It’s … Read more

Biltong & Brie Flatbreads

You know that South African-style cheese board you love to nibble on at social events, Chef? We’ve turned those ingedients into a flavour-packed flatbread just for you! A layer of smoky BBQ sauce is spread over pita flatbreads and topped with three types of cheeses – mozzarella, cheddar & brie. Beef biltong adds a salty … Read more

Glazed Pork Neck & Chilli-lime Potatoes

You will think it’s Chinese New Year when you taste this celebration of flavour, Chef. Roasted Chinese 5-spiced baby potatoes are tossed in a homemade lime, chilli & coriander dressing and served with juicy BBQ pork slices. A fresh and creamy feta & greens salad with a garnish of crispy onions completes the dish.

Miso Tuna Pasta

It’s a culinary fusion of epic flavour proportions, Chef! Italy gets inspiration from Japan with this mouthwatering medley. Al dente strands of linguine pasta are coated in a silky miso-infused bechamel sauce. This adds a salty-sweet and deeply savoury background for the shredded tuna, earthy spinach and golden panko breadcrumbs & spicy cheese.

Strandveld’s Asian Chicken Dumplings

Do you know what mirin, togarashi spice, sesame oil & miso paste spell together? UMAMI, Chef! This dish has complicated layers of flavour, but isn’t complicated to cook. A coconut milk broth permeates with delicate Japanese spices and ingredients, creating a beautiful base for homemade wonton wrappers, filled with chicken mince & sesame-soy sauce. Oishii! … Read more

Beef & Whipped Goat’s Cheese Wrap

Sometimes an extra step or spice combination can take a meal from great to fantastic, Chef. In this recipe, you’ll be using a special chip spice mix for oven-roasted skinny potato chips covered in melted cheese. This is served with a toasted tortilla wrap, which is wrapped around strips of browned beef, a whipped goat’s … Read more