Kaya 959 Reporter
It’s that time of the year where family and friends gather to celebrate the year it was over a scrumptious dinner with laughs and great conversations.
A good South African cookbook is all you need to get inspiration as you make the most implacable lunch or dinner for your favourite people.
We all know how South Africans love good food, and there are books, that bring together some of the finest cuisines enjoyed on dinner tables across the country.
These books have all the recipes you will need if you are looking for a grand celebration.
Simply Delicious by Zola Nene
In Simply Delicious, Zola’s culinary career is told through her recipes, interspersed with snippets and perspectives of her life journey, including tributes to the people who have inspired and influenced her cooking style.
2. Curry by Ishay Govender-Ypma
Ishay Govender-Ypma looks at the fascinating story of South African curry. Her book has more than 90 recipes and contains conversations with more than 60 cooks and food experts.
3. Something’s Cooking by J’Something
This book includes J’Something’s personal playlists for all chapters to get you in the groove and takes you on a journey of the food he grew up with – the food I simply cannot go without.
4. Hosting with the Lazy Makoti – A Celebration of Food
Three years later, Mogau is extending her winning formula with a new cookbook called Hosting with the Lazy Makoti – A Celebration of Food. This book is her second book and is packed with all you need to make delicious ingredients and recipes come alive.
Also Read Lesego ‘LesDaChef’ Semenya has died
5. Dijo: My Food, My Journey by Les De Chef
In November 2018 Lesego’s first-ever cookbook titled Dijo: My Food, My Journey was released and has gone on to become a bestseller. Popular chef, author and TV personality Lesego Semenya – known as ‘Les Da Chef’ sadly passed away earlier this year.
