Dhaltjies, or chilli bites, are a Cape Malay speciality usually served at Ramadan. They are usually made with pea or lentil flour but I substituted the flour with mieliepap which gave the filling a lovely, soft, but more substantial and satisfying filling. They are delicious, spicy bites that pair perfectly with a tangy, mango dipping sauce and are lovely served as snacks around the braai or as a crunchy, light treat all by themselves.
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The Tomato - Edible Summer
The tomato may just be my favorite thing about summer. The French often refer to the tomato as the “pomme d'amour” or "love apple" and I can think of no other vegetable (or fruit, botanically speaking) that incites more amorous excitement or that I eat with more relish than a sun-ripened tomato. It has no prickly edges or tough skin to peel - you just eat it up, letting its juices run down your chin. Summer bliss!
Read MoreTomato Bruschetta
This dish tastes of summer. Perfectly toasted, crunchy ciabatta rubbed with fresh garlic cloves, topped with sweet cherry tomatoes, torn basil leaves & a good glug of extra virgin olive oil. Simple, delicate and robust all at the same time!
Tomato, Aubergine, Anchovy & Pine Nut Tartlets
This recipe is so easy and is always perfectly delicious and impressive. Light layers of buttery puff pastry topped with creamy roasted aubergine, ripe red tomatoes, salty anchovies, toasted pine nuts and a sprinkling of fresh Italian parsley. Make it slightly larger, serve with a green salad and you have the perfect starter.
Read MoreSundried Tomato Fritters with a Basil Aioli
The tomato, in all its forms, is honestly my favourite addition or centre piece to any dish. These fritters, covered in a crispy, golden batter with a sweet, tangy centre, are perfectly complimented by a fresh basil aioli. Serve outside on a warm evening as a light snack or add these to a delicious mezze platter and enjoy with some crunchy bread!
Read MoreCrunchy Kale Chips
So the whole world seems to have gone low carb/banting/paleo/bread-is-evil mad. Although it's not really my scene, I must give credit where credit's due and these kale chips that everyone around me has been raving about are definitely worth the fuss. Ridiculously easy to make, these chips are light, super crunchy & salty and even more delicious topped with a dollop of hummus!
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