Ostrich Au Poivre

No, Chef, it’s not Leon’s nice potatoes – it’s lyonnaise potatoes! That’s a fancy French word to explain a dish made with potatoes & onions. This will be served with a black peppercorn sauce. Joining the flavour party are juicy ostrich slices and a blistered baby tomato side salad.

Vegetarian Aubergine Mafaldine Pasta

We bet you’ve probably never heard of this delicate, ribbon-like pasta, Chef! The same will be true for friends and family you want to show your culinary skills off to. Coated in a homemade crème fraîche, tomato & paprika sauce, loaded with oven roasted aubergine, and finished with a lemon-tahini drizzle.

Vegetarian Eggplant Agrodolce Salad

This dish is dark, delectable, and delicious. An Italian sweet & sour sauce is poured over charred aubergine chunks served on black rice loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, pistachios, dates, and chilli flakes. Velvety crème fraîche and sprinkles of mint & parsley elevate this dish to new heights.

Beer-marinated Ostrich

Take your braai game to the ultimate level with ostrich steak and a fancy salad doused in truffle vinaigrette. Served with finger-licking good garlic bread, you can’t go wrong with this one. Weather not playing along? It’s a stove-top recipe too! No excuses – you have to try it!

White Fish & Apricot Butter

There’s not a thing out of place on this plate. Succulent white fish is pan-fried to perfection, and adorned with a luscious apricot & soy basting. Served alongside creamy mashed potato and a crisp apple & celery salad featuring a mustard dressing.

Peruvian-style Chicken & Green Crema

Kick up the heat with our spicy spinach, jalapeño, lime juice, coriander & chilli pesto, and oregano “green crema” sauce. Drizzled over Peruvian-style roasted chicken pieces served with sweet potato wedges for a perfectly balanced finish. This meal is a must-try!

Sweet Soy Trout & Herb Rice Pilaf

From India to Turkey and the Caribbean, rice pilaf has many versions. Our UCOOK creation features jasmine rice cooked in coconut cream & chicken stock until fluffy, then dotted with plump peas, spring onion & fresh basil. Topped with a flaky trout coated in a sweet-soy sauce. Add a kick of chilli and a crunch … Read more

Spicy Chorizo & Beef Frikkadels

If you can’t remember the last time you had homemade frikkadels on your plate, it’s been too long, Chef! Time to change that with these appetising beef & chorizo frikkadels, with a spicy Spanish note. A chipotle-infused homemade cheese sauce is dolloped over and a side of orange-glazed carrots, greens & feta bring it all … Read more

Sesame-crusted Ostrich Fillet

If you like exploring unique and surprising cuisines, you’ll love this recipe, Chef! Gochujang-coated potato wedges are crisped up in the oven, then sided with sesame seed-crusted ostrich fillet slices. A side of pickled cucumber, edamame beans & greens salad, a Kewpie mayo dip and a special tonkatsu drizzle make this an unforgettable meal.

Mixed Nuts & Balsamic Duck Breast

Mix things up in the kitchen with this very sophisticated plate of food. A crispy-skin duck breast rests next to criss-cross scored baby potatoes, roasted in the oven until golden deliciousness. Served with butter-basted green beans infused with fresh thyme. Garnished with toasted mixed nuts for crunch.