Serves 4 - 6 Ingredients 5 ml     saffron threads 750 ml chicken or fish stock 45 ml   olive oil 1          chorizo sausage, sliced (±150g) 1          large onion, thinly sliced 4          garlic cloves, crushed 2,5 ml  chilli flakes 5 ml     paprika 5 ml     smoked paprika 1          small red pepper, cut into thin strips 1          small yellow...

We’re not trying to replace the classic, iconic South African braaibroodjie! However, we do love trying new things and marrying French and South African favourites. This is our take on a braaibroodjie inspired by classic French onion soup - traditionally served with crunchy gruyere toasts. Confit onions are similar yet even simpler to make than...

A kota is an iconic township sandwich originally hailing from Soweto, but now available all over South Africa. “Kota” might refer to township slang for “quarter loaf”, because the sandwich is assembled in a quartered government loaf, hollowed out. Fillings are plenty, including items like chakalaka, sausages, polony, slap chips and sauces - similar to...

The Cape is known for this gigantic sandwich - a smorgasbord of French loaf, different kinds of meat or sausage, slap chips, lettuce, tomato and sauce/s. We’ve made a mash-up between two iconic South African sandwiches: the Gatsby and the boerewors roll - an enormous boerie in the Gatsby style that can be cut into...

The Bunny Chow is one of South Africa’s most recognisable and loved sandwiches. Traditionally served in a hollowed out half loaf or quarter loaf of white bread, it is generously filled with Durban-style curry - lamb, chicken or vegetarian. Our version is served as a centrepiece-to-share in the Couronne from the La Motte Bakery: a...

Serves 4 Brown Butter Beurre Blanc 60 g butter 125 ml (1/2 cup) La Motte MCC 2 sprigs thyme 1 sprig flat leaf parsley 10 peppercorns 1 slither lemon peel 180 ml (3/4 cup) fresh cream sea salt flakes, to taste 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil  4 (180 g) skin-on trout fillets a small...

Recipe serves 2 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp butter 3 large white onions cut to about 3-4mm/ 1/8th inch thick rounds (use a food processor or a mandolin to make it easier) 1 – 2 large sprigs of Thyme 2 tsp flour ¼ cup pale...

Recipe serves 4 Preparation – 10 minutes Cooking time – 30 minutes Ingredients: 40 grams salted butter 1 onion finely chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf (optional) 3 Tbsp flour 500ml / 2 cups milk (skim or full cream) 2 tsp Dijon Mustard 1 medium head...

"Winter is the season for slowing down. To us, that means taking some extra time to create our favourite comfort foods - those dishes that take a little extra effort but shouldn’t be rushed. Do take the time this Winter to make these pillowy potato gnocchi - we used a gnocchi paddle for creating those...

"Winter is the season for slowing down. Sometimes this means taking more time to slow-roast your favourite larger cut of meat to fall-apart perfection, creating a feast of smells in your kitchen that anticipates the essence of shared comfort. If you are not familiar with a Massaman curry, it’s a mild, rich and fragrant Thai...