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Oven fried chicken, sour cream mashed potato and red cabbage slaw
I believe food has this amazing ability to bond us. It’s also the perfect way to express love. The look of delight in someone’s eyes when...

Isla Rechner
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Crispy skinned salmon with grapefruit beurre blanc
Crispy skinned salmon, baby marrow spaghetti, roasted baby potatoes and grapefruit beurre blanc – serves 4 4 salmon fillets 200g baby...

Isla Rechner
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Vegan black bean casserole
The mercury has dipped and I for one am greeting the autumnal air with a cosy embrace. The crisper evenings demand heartier dinners but...

Isla Rechner
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Pasta al limone
During the week, I for one want my dinners to be comforting due to the weather and quick to whip up in a flash. Pasta Al Limone fits the...

Isla Rechner
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Rooibos brined chicken, macadamia dukkah, silky sweetcorn puree, courgette salad, butternut and beetroot crisps
South Africa shaped my palate and soul, a gift for which I will always be grateful. I think food is akin to smell (well they are heartily...

Isla Rechner
Jun 13, 20243 min read


South African inspired bao buns
Asian food has been gaining a popularity trajectory that shows no signs of slowing down here in South Africa. I understand why we enjoy...

Isla Rechner
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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