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Anja wrote a new post, Babel, on the site The Opposite House 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The restaurant at Babylonstoren is a thing of beauty. And with the ultimate sense of place, its situated on one of the oldest estates in the Cape winelands, which today operates as a working farm complete with […]

Anja wrote a new post, Braised French Onion Chicken with Grilled Gruyère, on the site The Opposite House 3 months, 2 weeks ago

This dish is easy and delicious, especially if you are a fan of the traditional french onion soup. All you need is a little time, as the onions need a patient hand to braise and caramelize to the deep brown and […]

Anja wrote a new post, Red velvet surprise cupcakes, on the site The Opposite House 4 months ago

A friend’s birthday wish for red velvet cupcakes sent me on a mission to find the best recipe available. I wanted to make sure the cupcakes were moist and melt in your mouth soft as there is nothing worse than […]

Anja wrote a new post, De Grendel restaurant, on the site The Opposite House 4 months ago

The Graaff family of the Historic Farm, De Grendel, certainly has connections. And thank goodness, as with the highly anticipated De Grendel Restaurant, Sir David Graaff collaborates with Jonathan Davies […]

Anja wrote a new post, Bizerca Bistro’s Butternut Gnocchi with fresh tomato coulis (plus wheat,gluten free Paleo version), on the site The Opposite House 6 months, 1 week ago

This recipe is from the July edition of Taste magazine and showcases a lovely recipe from one of my favourite inner-city restaurants, Bizerca Bistro (you can read my review here). I have made a few changes […]

Anja wrote a new post, Apricot and mustard glazed pork chops with braised red cabbage and burnt butter sage mash, on the site The Opposite House 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Easy and delicious, perfect for a braai.

(serves 2)

Ingredients:
4 pork chops
1/4 cup Apricot jam, smooth or chunky
1/4 cup coarse-grained or Dijon mustard
1 smallish red cabbage, chopped/shredded […]

Anja wrote a new post, Chicken a la Queen, on the site The Opposite House 8 months, 1 week ago

This a royal deviation of the traditional a la King. Cutting out wheat means no flour for thickening white sauces, so I opted for double thick cream instead (and you don’t hear me complaining!). Also, the […]

Anja wrote a new post, Oxtail stew with butternut mash, on the site The Opposite House 9 months, 3 weeks ago

The King of stews, ruler of the land of winter comfort food.

Lip-smacking rich tomato and red wine gravy covered oxtail pieces quite literally falling of the bone. I can say with all honesty that there […]

Anja wrote a new post, Spag bog – the crowd pleaser , on the site The Opposite House 10 months, 1 week ago

I get bored quite easily when it comes to food, mostly when I am the cook. I typically look for ingredients unknown, flavours not found in your standard spice rack and combinations construed out of a weird […]

Anja wrote a new post, Beery Mushrooms with grilled cheese in a pastry case (Bouchee)*, on the site The Opposite House 10 months, 2 weeks ago

When I was in London I was privileged enough to work at Belgo, a Belgian restaurant group. This was one of my favourite dishes on their menu and also explains why I returned home a slightly larger version of […]

Anja wrote a new post, Classic Greek salad with baked Feta, on the site The Opposite House 10 months, 2 weeks ago

This is a classic (lettuce free) salad with a subtle twist. The Greek salad is known to all, but not everyone understands that to really get that delicious flavours coming through, its important to focus on the […]

Anja wrote a new post, Caprese with slow roasted tomatoes and prosciutto , on the site The Opposite House 10 months, 2 weeks ago

I am totally crazy for insalata caprese! In any place, at any time of day, in any weather and as any course. In fact, as idioms go, if I was a horse, caprese would be my course. As I eat this VERY often, I […]

Anja wrote a new post, Salt and pepper ostrich fillet with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, on the site The Opposite House 10 months, 3 weeks ago

A love for salt and vinegar chips matured into a passion for fresh crispy bread dipped into olive oil swirled with balsamic vinegar. This flavour combination works, over salad, on bread, and as this recipe […]

Anja wrote a new post, Salmon with roasted mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes and horseradish cream sauce, on the site The Opposite House 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Very quick and deliciously carb -free (just a little bonus!)

Ingredients:

4 Alaskan salmon steaks

Marinade: 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp soy sauce, juice of half a lemon, salt and pepper to taste and a drizzle […]

Anja wrote a new post, Extraordinary mid-week Bangers and baby potatoes with a chicken liver cream sauce, on the site The Opposite House 11 months, 1 week ago

Not your average bangers nor mash…

In the last few moths I have been trying to cut out bread, and that leaves one in a bit of a lurch when the chicken liver pate craving hits.Who doesn’t love the rich […]

Anja wrote a new post, Eisbein (pulled pork) soup , on the site The Opposite House 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pulled pork and sauerkraut soup (Serves 6 to 8 )

Sometimes all we want in this miserable weather is a bowl of comforting, steaming soup. No mess, no fuss, only smoky porky goodness. This soup incorporates […]

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