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Beetroot and goats cheese mousse with smoked trout ribbons
This starter really does smack you in the face with colour as well as flavour. The beauty of this starter is the simplicity in its...

Isla Rechner
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Tomato gazpacho
Summer has truly arrived which means sunshine food and cool flavours such as my tomato gazpacho, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion and...

Isla Rechner
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Mini bean bunny chows
I am all for taking South African cuisine staples and giving them an Isla twist. This time the humble bunny chow gets the spin. Turning...

Isla Rechner
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Bobotie phyllo cigars with apple chutney
Bobotie is regarded by many as South Africa’s national dish, for good reason. The combination of sweet, sour, spice and the umami...

Isla Rechner
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Pap pops
Pap is a much loved South African staple that is usually prepared simply and served with meat and tomato relish. I wanted to give the...

Isla Rechner
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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