From the Kitchen

Butternut and Orange Soup

by Chef Yolandi | Nov 13, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen, Vegetarian

Before soup warms up the body, it first warms up the soul – from deep inside a little flame sparks up and it grows with every spoon you sample until the warmth takes over your whole body and you and this bowl of soup becomes one in a universe that makes sense to food lovers. – Yolandi Grobler

Flapjacks

by Chef Yolandi | Nov 6, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen, Vegetarian

This easy flapjack recipe is not just easy to make, it’s quick as well. Make your choice between sweet or savoury or even both. They are guaranteed to wow your guests.

Beer Battered Hake

by Chef Yolandi | Oct 23, 2020 | From the Kitchen

This traditional, simple yet delicious batter is a perfect way to add a different take to your regular fish meal on your menu planner.

Buttermilk Rusks

by Chef Yolandi | Oct 16, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen, Vegetarian

Buttermilk rusks are a popular snack in South Africa. They are essentially double-baked bread. Interestingly, it has the most straightforward recipe compared to other snacks.

Carrot Cake

by Chef Yolandi | Oct 9, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen, Vegetarian

With its outstanding spice flavor, super moist crumb, and velvety cream cheese frosting, this is truly the best carrot cake. Use brown sugar and toasted pecans for a deeper flavour.

Chorizo and Cherry Tomato Risotto

by Chef Yolandi | Oct 2, 2020 | From the Kitchen, Vegetarian

There is nothing as creamy and decadent as risotto. This easy rice dish is as comforting as it comes and while it may seem intimidating it really is simple. Each time you make it, it will get better and better.

Beef Lasagne

by Chef Yolandi | Sep 25, 2020 | From the Kitchen

Most of us have fond memories of food from our childhood. Whether it was our mom’s homemade lasagne or a memorable chocolate birthday cake, food has a way of transporting us back to the past – Homaro Cantu

Peanut Butter Fudge

by Chef Yolandi | Sep 11, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen, Vegetarian

I’m going to live until I die, and everything in between is just another excuse to eat peanut butter – Dana Gould

Bread Rolls

by Chef Yolandi | Sep 11, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen, Vegan, Vegetarian

The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight – M.F.K. Fisher

Green Bean, Feta and Peppadew Salad

by Chef Yolandi | Sep 11, 2020 | From the Kitchen, Salad, Vegetarian

This is a side dish I would serve in the summer or the winter, for a holiday dinner or lunch with a friend at the kitchen counter. It’s easy, it’s colourful, and it has an intriguing mix of textures and tastes – Head Chef Yolande.

Chocolate Fondant

by Chef Yolandi | Sep 4, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen

Craving a delicious, melt in your mouth chocolate dessert? We’ve got you SORTED! This chocolate fondant recipe is easy to make and only takes 15 minutes! With a soft chocolate cake exterior and a mouthwatering melted centre, you will dream of this dessert for days after making it. But guess what? It’s so easy and quick, you can make it again and again! – Chef Yolande

Corn Salad (V)

by Chef Yolandi | Aug 28, 2020 | From the Kitchen, Salad, Vegetarian

There’s nothing better than cold, fresh vegetables in the summer – especially combined in a tasty salad! Chef Yolande

Vegetable Quesadilla (Ve,V)

by Chef Yolandi | Aug 15, 2020 | From the Kitchen, Vegan, Vegetarian

I know I’m not one for a lot of vegetarian dishes, but you will not miss the meat, my friends. These quesadillas are loaded with grilled vegetables. – Joanna Cismaru

Brown Rusks

by Chef Yolandi | Aug 7, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen

Brown health rusks are a good, crunchy start to the day, if you are looking for something smaller than the usual breakfast. A perfect way of eating breakfast quickly, or for a lovely, mid-afternoon snack.

Bobotie

by Chef Yolandi | Jul 31, 2020 | From the Kitchen

Fancy some bobotie? It’s time to indulge in the exotic spices and explore the amazing cuisine of South Africa. One bite and I’m certain that bobotie might become one of your favourite dishes when it comes to using minced beef.

Cobb Salad

by Chef Yolandi | Jul 24, 2020 | From the Kitchen, Salad

A well-made salad must have a certain uniformity; it should make perfect sense for those ingredients to share a bowl – Yotam Ottolenghi

Banana Bread

by Chef Yolandi | Jul 20, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen

This easy Banana Bread recipe is a no-fail favourite that comes out perfect every time! With a handful of ingredients that you likely have on hand and only a few minutes of prep, you’re going to start buying extra bananas, just for this recipe!

Cheese Scones

by Chef Yolandi | Jul 3, 2020 | Desert & Bread, From the Kitchen

Mastering cheese scones take years. But once you have that never-failing recipe, all you want to do all day is bake scones and have people over for tea time – Chef Yolandi Grobler