___ # The **FERMENTED** Menu ___

\*** **WELCOME** to the *Fermented Kitchen*. \*** Here you will find various recipes that you can choose from, to cook along with me. In a pursuit to grow and use my own produce in my recipes and cooking endeavours, you will find some ingredients that are not so readily available. Fear not, you can always swap out for others! Cooking is one of my passions, if not the biggest one. Paired with my photography, I strive to present food in the best of light (literally and figuratively). Cooking is also easy, if you practice enough. So, join me on this culinary exploration and journey, as we cook along! There are so many recipes to choose from, and there will be many more to come (so watch this space). From traditional South African dishes to experimental and crazy ones.

___ ![_DSC1746.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fermentedphil/23u5V2Dp6PHX6JE19kbCxMSnK85W9bFGimsy5VYMZMPXqpJGGRquow45J5FTZU2yaZnhp.JPG) ___ ## Appetiser/Starters ___

### Meaty - [**POPCORN CHICKEN**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/amaranth-chicken-popcorn-from-garden-to-kitchen) ................... *pieces of chicken fried with amaranth seeds and various spices*

![_DSC1741.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fermentedphil/23tkozqFM336dML2FGeF1qWpCSTvRiyhkdfusB8FtocE1VDoAQaLEDQKVyHeoPhHdN27k.JPG)

### On the Bigger Side of Things - [**WILD HERB QUICHE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/fresh-produce-from-the-garden) ................... *a delicious quiche made with wild harvested leafy greens* - [**BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-i-make-healthy-broccoli-mac-and-cheese-broc-and-cheese-a-baked-version-and-a-classic-version) ................... *a naughty but kind of healthy starter* - [**SOUTH AFRICAN STYLE JAFFLES**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-south-african-style-jaffles-reinventing-the-old-into-a-traditional-dish) ................... *a delicious toasted sandwich made in a jaffle maker stuffed with curry mince* - [**SOUTH AFRICAN GATSBY**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/south-african-gatsby-my-recipe) ................... *a naughty and carby rich sandwich stuffed with fried chips and various smoked sausages* ### Bread - [**MUSHROOM ON TOAST**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/mushroom-on-toast-a-weeknight) ................... *a cream mushroom sauce on top of a toasted piece of sourdough bread* - [**UPSIDE-DOWN PASTRIES**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/upside-down-pastries-creating-various-flavours-of-the-viral-snack) ................... *various puff pastry snacks based on the viral sensation which is a true game changer* ### Snack - [**PASTA “CHIPS”**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-pasta-chips-or-chips-made-from-pasta-an-accidental-and-addicting-snack) ................... *a delicious crispy snack made from homemade leftover pasta scraps* - [**BILTONG**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-south-african-biltong-super-easy-recipe-and-guide) ................... *a staple food for most in south Africa, dried meat and spices* - [**PICKLED BEETROOT**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-pickled-beetroot-storing-away-produce) ................... *the perfect companion to any dish (especially topped on labneh with copious amounts of dukkah and olive oil)* - [**SUNDRIED CHERRY TOMATOES**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/sundried-cherry-tomatoes-a-week-long-project-plus-a-recipe-for-a-simple-sundried-tomato-pesto) ................... *delicious on its own or added to stews, chutneys, marinades, and so much more*

___ ## Condiments/Dips/Sauces ___

### Dip - [**ROASTED GREEN PEPPER AND CARAMELIZED FIG DIP**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/roasted-green-pepper-and-caramelized-fig-dip) ................... *based on the traditional muhammara dip this version uses green peppers and figs* - [**PURSLANE AND SPEKBOOM TZATZIKI**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/purslane-and-spekboom-tzatziki-a-simple-homegrown-recipe) ................... *based on the traditional tzatziki dip this version uses purslane and spekboom* ### Sauce - [**WOOD FIRE-ROASTED PEPPERS SAUCE/DIPS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-three-condiments-sauces-from-wood-fire-roasted-peppers-plus-a-recipe-for-a-salad) ................... *based on the traditional muhammara dip this version uses fire roasted peppers to make various other sauces as well* - [**MONKEY GLAND SAUCE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/monkey-gland-sauce-a-uniquely) ................... *a unique south african concoction of adding different sauces to make a new sauce* - [**BÉCHAMEL AND MORNAY SAUCE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-bechamel-and-mornay-sauce-using-a-mornay-sauce-on-toasted-cheese-and-fried-potato) ................... *two classic sauces* ### Jam/Chutney - [**FIG (SKIN) JAM**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-fig-jam) ................... *the skins of figs can be turned into a delicious jam* - [**SPEKBOOM AND PURSLANE CHUTNEY**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/spekboom-and-purslane-chutney-recipe-using-food-and-produce-from-the-garden) ................... *a chutney made from a local plant and a so-called weed* ### Condiment - [**YOGHURT**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/homemade-yoghurt-a-simple-fermentation) ................... *homemade yoghurt cannot be beaten and it is so easy to make* - [**AIOLI**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-i-make-aioli-an) ................... *hand made and delicious garlic condiment* - [**BACON FAT MAYONNAISE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-mayonnaise-with) ................... *mayo have never been this decadent* - [**OLIVE TAPENADE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-i-make-a-olive) ................... *crushed olives in olive oil* - [**DIJON-STYLED MUSTARD**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-dijon-style-mustard-using-it-as-a-blank-canvas-for-flavor) ................... *nothing comes close to the homemade mustard and it is so cheap to make* ### Spice/Salt - [**BRAAI/SMOKED SALT**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-braai-salt) ................... *who needs msg when they can use spices and smoked salt?* - [**DUKKAH SPICE BLEND**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-i-make-dukkah-spice) ................... *a delicious seed and spice mix for dips and breads* ### Fat (Method for Rendering) - [**BEEF TALLOW**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/beef-tallow-and-how-to-store-and-use-it-effectively-plus-a-recipe-of-fat-and-pineapple) ................... *never buy cooking oils again!*

![_DSC1749.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fermentedphil/Eoe7g2tWB72nFAkib73cSoAZXiGSZZwYEz665tWJUKW4wzZpMvrdyz7jUYbEDu2JvPG.JPG) ____ ## Salads ____

- [**RAW BROCCOLI WITH BERRY-JAM VINAIGRETTE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/raw-broccoli-salad-with-chickweed-rocket-and-a-berry-jam-vinaigrette) ................... *with a medley of winter leaves such as chickweed and salad rocket* - [**RAW CRUNCHY HEALTH BOWL**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/crunchy-raw-health-salad-easy-recipe-and-cheap-eating) ................... *crunchy raw snap peas, bean sprouts, raw broccoli, and raw broccoli with a lemon and sesame sauce* - [**RAW BUT PICKLED HEALTH BOWL**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/cucumber-pickled-peppers-and-avocado) ................... *pickled cucumber, pickled peppers, and avocado with a lemon mayo sauce* - [**THE INDIGENOUS SALAD**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/spekboom-and-sun-rose-salad) ................... *made with spekboom and sun rose leaves and a quick lemon vinaigrette* - [**THE WILD LEAFY BUT FRIED BUTTERNUT**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/wild-rocket-dandelion-and-chickweed) ................... *a medley of wild leaves including wild rocket, dandelion, and chickweed, with fried butternut* - [**TUNA AND RICE SALAD**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-i-make-a-wild-weed-tuna-and-rice-salad-an-overly-complicated-salad-for-the-sake-of-overcomplication) ................... *a medley of wild leaves including wild rocket, dandelion, and chickweed, with tuna and rice*

____ ## Pasta/Risotto

____ ### Spaghetti - [**AGLIO E OLIO WITH A TWIST**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/rethinking-pasta-aglio-e-olio) ................... *the classic "nude" pasta, only oil and garlic, but the twist here is that it is made with garlic chives* - [**ALLA GRICIA SOUTH AFRICAN STYLE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/spaghetti-alla-gricia-south-african-style-or-cacio-e-pepe-with-biltong-biltong-and-3-year-old-mature-cheddar) ................... *a classic pasta, made with only oil, cheese, and a cured meat - in this case biltong* - [**BASIL PESTO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-i-make-basil-pesto-pasta-with-home-grown-basil) ................... *a simple sauce made with only freshly made basil pesto* - [**NOT ALLA GRICIA BUT STILL SOUTH AFRICAN STYLE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/spekboom-amaranth-and-lemon-basil-pasta-a-quick-recipe-of-synergistic-flavours) ................... *a simple sauce made with only olive oil and cured meat but in this leafy version also with spekboom, amaranth, and lemon basil*

![_DSC1745.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fermentedphil/23uQGCK9PG7hTfnYdsyjMENcxb1epwT9rxYC4k7nVpmvsFmT3Jm3bjd8uJNodb8aBVoBN.JPG)

### Penne - [**CARBONARA**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-a-creamy) ................... *a "simple" sauce made with only olive oil, bacon fat, egg yolk, parmesan/pecorino chees, and some luck* ### Ravioli - [**HOMEMADE RAVIOLI PASTA**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/wild-african-sage-sweet-potato) ................... *filled with wild african sage sweet potato and caramelized onion in a fire-roasted pepper sauce* ### Orecchiette - [**HOMEMADE ORECCHIETTE PASTA**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/lemon-and-garlic-orecchiette) ................... *in a lemon and garlic oil sauce* ### Conchiglie - [**A GIRLFRIEND CLASSIC**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/charred-tomato-and-feta-cheese-pasta-a-ten-minute-pasta-recipe) ................... *shell-shaped pasta with charred cherry tomatoes and feta cheese* ### Fusilli - [**CLASSIC CARBONARA**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/pasta-carbonara-my-method-and) ................... *a classic but with a different pasta; still just olive oil, bacon fat, egg yolk, parmesan/pecorino chees, and some luck* - [**CARBONARA STYLED WITH WILD HERBS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/a-herby-carbonara-style-pasta) ................... *a carbonara style sauce but with wild herbs added - very non-traditional* - [**BASIL PESTO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/kharwuvb) ................... *a classic but with a different pasta; still just with freshly made basil pesto* - [**ALLA SOUTH AFRICANA**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/caramelized-fig-feta-and-biltong-pasta-a-quick-lunch-recipe) ................... *made with caramelized fig, black pepper feta cheese, and biltong* ### Linguine - [**CLASSIC MUSHROOM**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/deconstructed-mushroom-pasta-with-a-lemon-white-sauce) ................... *made with a lemon white sauce* - [**MUSHROOM WITH CONFETTI BUSH (WILD FYNBOS)**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/cooking-with-fynbos-confetti-bush) ................... *made with a lemon white sauce* - [**THE LEFTOVER EDITION**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/leftover-christmas-dinner-pasta-reuse-reduce-recycle) ................... *a velvety smooth sauce made with leftover christmas dinner meats* ### Lasagna - [**CLASSIC WITH A TWIST**](https://peakd.com/hive-148441/@fermentedphil/barley-flour-lasagna-the-best-comfort-food) ................... *classic red and white sauce but the pasta is made with barley and semolina* - [**WILD HERB(VEGETARIAN)**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/wild-herb-and-chard-vegetarian) ................... *white sauce but the red sauce is leafy green vegetables* ### Risotto (Arborio or Barley) - [**WILD HERBS AND MUSHROOM**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/wild-herb-and-mushroom-risotto) ................... *classic but with a vegetarian twist* - [**CHARRED VEGETABLE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/charred-vegetable-risotto-with-caperpickled-mallow-seed-pods) ................... *classic but with charred vegetables and pickled caper/pickled mallow seed pods* - [**CHARRED PEPPER**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/roasted-red-pepper-and-nuts-risotto-a-recipe-and-method) ................... *classic but with smokey roasted (charred) peppers* - [**CHARRED PEPPER WITH BROCCOLI**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/burnt-red-pepper-and-broccoli-risotto) ................... *classic but with smokey roasted (charred) peppers and broccoli* - [**GAME AND AMARANTH**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/wild-game-and-amaranth-barley-risotto) ................... *classic but with game meat and amaranth leaves*

____ ## Sandwiches/Breads/Wraps/Burgers ____

### Cheesy Goodness - [**TRADITIONAL BRAAI BROODJIES**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-traditional-south-african-braaibroodjies-the-best-variant-of-a-grilled-cheese) ................... *a south african grilled cheese sandwich made over open coals* - [**TRADITIONAL BRAAI BROODJIES WITH SALAMI AND SPEKBOOK CHUTNEY**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/salami-and-spekboom-chutney-braaibroodjies-a-traditional-dish-with-a-twist) ................... *the traditional with a twist, homemade chutney and salami* ### Burgers - [**SMASH BURGER**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/bgmrfuor) ................... *all of the crispy pieces of beef on a bun with crunchy and burnt cheese bits* ### Tartine/Open Face Sandwich - [**BILTONG AND FETA-AVOCADO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/biltong-and-feta-avocado-tartine) ................... *with a quick pepper pickle on homemade sourdough toast* - [**FRESH ROCKET AND LEMON PORK**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/fresh-rocket-lemon-pork-and-quick-pickled-peppers-tartine) ................... *with a quick pepper pickle on homemade sourdough toast* - [**WILD SALAD GREENS PESTO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/wild-salad-greens-pesto-how-to-build-a-sandwich-that-will-blow-you-away) ................... *with fresh tomatoes and balsamic reduction* ### Wraps - [**CHICKPEA AND CHARRED TOMATO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/chickpea-and-charred-tomato-wraps-recipe-and-method) ................... *with fresh avocado and lemon*

____ ## Soups ____

- [**SNERT, OR EVERYTHING BUT SNERT**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/everything-but-snert-soup-recipe) ................... *a thick pea soup with smokey (cured) meats* - [**TRADITIONAL SOUTH AFRICAN "MOER-IN-N-POT BOERESOP"**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-traditional-south-african-moer-in-n-pot-boeresop-or-throw-in-a-pot-farmer-s-soup) ................... *a delicious and hearty soup made with everything that you can find in the fridge* - [**WILD HERBS AND POTATO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/wild-herbs-and-potato-soup) ................... *a healthy soup that uses any wild herbs growing in the garden*

____ ## Pizza ____

- [**BILTONG FIG BLUE CHEESE AND HONEY PIZZA**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/contemporary-south-african-cuisine-how-to-make-a-biltong-fig-blue-cheese-and-honey-mock-pizza) ................... *the one pizza to rule them all*

![_DSC1740.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fermentedphil/23tGeStec5TfsAeah5z28rSzdbXkn8AEF9BPtVbA1rHBUpjUBVD3fDdMCCXSg1PCkXdBd.JPG) ____ ## Mains ____

### Fish - [**SNOEK (BRAAI)**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-braai-south-african-snoek-two-recipes) ................... *a traditional cooking technique, over open coals, with a lemon apricot sauce* - [**SNOEK WITH A SMOKEY ROMESCO-STYLED SAUCE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/leftover-fish-in-a-romesco-style-sauce) ................... *using (leftover) fish pieces served with a smokey red sauce on a bed of rice* - [Lemon Coconut Prawns](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/lemon-coconut-prawns-and-dirty-rice) ................... *a naughty coconut prawn dish served on a bed of dirty rice* ### Pork - [**WITH BURNT LEMON AND MUSHROOM MAYONNAISE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/a-burnt-lemon-and-mushroom-mayonnaise-experiment-with-pork-rump-steak-strips) ................... *decadent and rich* - [**WITH CARAMELIZED SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND PAN CHARRED BUTTERNUT**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/pan-charred-butternut-and-pork-rump-steak-with-caramelized-sunflower-seeds) ................... *an absolute winner with the girlfriend* - [**WITH CHARRED NECTARINE AND LEMON-ROSEMARY**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/charred-nectarine-and-lemon-rosemary-pork-rib-eye-steak) ................... *for those that dare to experiment* ### Beef - [**BANNY BOEREWORS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-banny-boerewors-a-strange-method-to-cooking-south-african-boerewors) ................... *cooking south african sausage over open flames, best flavour and very juicy* - [**SOUTH AFRICAN BRAAI**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/south-african-braai-vleis-bbq-chops-chicken-boerewors-sausage-and-pineapple) ................... *a medley of meats including beef, chicken, and lamb* ### Lamb - [**TRADITIONAL SOSATIES**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-sosaties-a-truly-south-african-food-similar-to-kebabs) ................... *a curry-styled sauce is a favorite with older generations* ### Potjie/Traditional Kook Kos/Stews - [**SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY AND BEEF SHORT RIB**](https://peakd.com/food/@fermentedphil/slow-cooking-a-pork-belly-and-beef-short-rib-in-a-pizza-oven) ................... *slow-cooked meats that fall apart* - [**TRADITIONAL (AFRIKAANS) KOOK KOS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-traditional-afrikaans-kook-kos-a-traditional-festive-food) ................... *traditional stewed meat and medley of side dishes usually served on a sunday* - [**TRADITIONAL LAMB’S NECK POTJIE KOS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-south-african-potjie-kos-small-pot-food) ................... *a traditional dish cooked in traditional cast iron pots* - [**TRADITIONAL LAMB RIB POTJIE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-i-make-a-lamb-rib-stew-in-traditional-south-african-cookware-a-dish-from-my-childhood) ................... *a traditional dish with my own twists and turns added* - [**BILTONG POTJIE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/my-grandfather-s-secret-biltong) ................... *my grandfather's recipe of a very decadent and delicious dish made in traditional cast iron pots* ### Curries - [**CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-coconut-curry) ................... *with broccoli and cauliflower* - [**TRADITIONAL BOBOTIE AND YELLOW RICE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-bobotie-and-yellow-rice-a-traditional-south-african-dish-my-mother-s-recipe) ................... *a traditional dish served with sweet sauces and cooked fruits (and chutneys)* ### Noodles - [**PEANUT-SOY**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/a-poor-university-student-peanut) ................... *a quick peanut-soy sauce made with lemon juice and garlic* - [**PEANUT-SOY SAUCE WITH BROCCOLI**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/mixing-salad-rocket-and-a-quick-lemon-peanut-soy-sauce-with-noodles-and-broccoli) ................... *the normal but with broccoli* - [**SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN AND GINGER**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/sweet-and-sour-ginger-and-leftover-chicken-noodles-a-quick-essay-and-cheap-student-lunch-recipe) ................... *when the flavours are so good why change it* ### Mains But Breakfast or Breakfast but Mains - [**SHAKSHOUKA**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/shakshouka) ................... *eggs poached in a spiced-tomato sauce* - [**“PAP EN SOUS”**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-traditional-south-african-pap-en-tik-porridge-and-tap-an-interesting-origin-story-and-real-life-situation) ................... *traditional pap/porrdige with wors (sausage) and spicey tomato relish/sauce* - [**SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/sourdough-french-toast-an-unnecessarily) ................... *with browned butter, candied bacon, and candied nuts*

____ ## Side Dishes (With Mains) ____

### “Dirty” Rice - [**THE ORIGINAL**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-i-make-dirty-rice) ................... *mushroom, pepper, and bacon* - [**FRESH SUMMER LEAFY GREENS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/using-fresh-summer-leafy-greens) ................... *the original but with leafy greens* - [**PURSLANE DIRTY RICE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/purslane-rice-a-quick-and) ................... *a wild herby version*

![_DSC1750.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fermentedphil/23y8NE9VpKMriCihnFq8mQeFwEmnAjSmnebFRV4xnLX93yTGVkyMV6yZDFcFqzBiuWicT.JPG)

### Veggies (Misc) - [**LEAFY GREENS AND BURNT ONIONS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/festival-of-leafy-greens-and-burnt-onions-a-dish-using-the-last-of-the-summer-greens) ................... *with lemon zest and seeds/nuts* - [**BURNT BROCCOLI STEMS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/burnt-broccoli-and-garlic-lemon-butter-recipe-and-method-for-making-poor-mans-broccoli-stems) ................... *with garlic-lemon butter* - [**SMOKED/GRILLED WHOLE BROCCOLI HEAD**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-smoked-and) ................... *with lemon vinaigrette, roasted nuts and parmesan* - [**CORN RIBLETS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/corn-riblets-with-lemon-and) ................... *with lemon and smoked paprika* ### Veggies (Sweet Potato) - [**SWEET POTATO FRIES**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-sweet-potato-fries-south-african-style-a-healthy-variant-of-fries) ................... *there is a way to get them crispy and healthy* - [**SAVOURY SWEET POTATO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/savoury-sweet-potato-and-fresh) ................... *with fresh garden herbs* - [**BAKED LEMON BUTTER SWEET POTATO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/baked-lemon-butter-sweet-potato-a-delicious-side-dish) ................... *a delicious sweet and sour baked dish* ### Veggies (Butternut/Pumpkin) - [**CHARRED BUTTERNUT**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/caramelized-onions-and-charred-butternut) ................... *with caramelised onions* - [**TRADITIONAL PAMPOEN KOEKIES**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/traditional-south-african-pampoen-koekies-how-to-make-this-traditional-dish) ................... *tastes like a dessert but is a side dish, fried pumpkin and cinnamon-sugar* - [**BUTTERNUT TART**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-butternut-tart) ................... *also tastes like a dessert but is a side dish, baked pumpkin and with caramelized cinnamon-sugar* - [**BACON BUTTERNUT BAKE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/bacon-butternut-bake-a-new-recipe) ................... *an alternative to a potato bake* ### Veggies (Potato) - [**POTATO WITH BASIL PESTO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/potato-and-basil-pesto-a-strange-but-amazing-combination-of-flavors) ................... *for the crazy folk* - [**POTATO WITH MAROGO (AMARANTH)**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/marog-amaranth-and-potato-a) ................... *an old time recipe not popular any longer but very delicious* - [**BONE MARROW MASH**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/south-african-chicken-braai-and-bone-marrow-mash-recipe) ................... *an old-time recipe not popular any longer but very delicious* ### Pap/Porridge - [**TRADITIONAL PAP**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-south-african-pap-porridge-with-a-twist-recipe-and-method) ................... *savoury or sweetened with sweet corn* - [**UMFINO AND UMPHOKOQO (PLAIN MAROGO) PAP**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-umfino-and-umphokoqo-my-recipes-for-truly-south-african-dishes) ................... *savoury crumbly porridge with amaranth leaves* - [**SPICED MAROGO (AMARANTH/WILD SPINACH) PAP**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/spiced-marog-pap-wild-leafy-greens-and-porridge) ................... *spiced crumbly porridge with amaranth leaves* - [**TRADITIONAL MELKKOS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-traditional-south-african-melkkos-a-winter-comfort-food) ................... *a rather strange recipe but one that is traditional and close to many peoples' hearts* ### Roosterkoek (Bread) - [**TRADITIONAL**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/traditional-roosterkoek-2-0-revisiting) ................... *a bread cooked over open coals* - [**SOURDOUGH VERSION**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/traditional-south-african-roosterkoek-with) ................... *tweaking the traditional* ### More Bread - [**FLATBREAD**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/making-yeasted-flatbreads-tips-and-tricks) ................... *goes with anything from stews to curries* - [**SOURDOUGH BREAD**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-sourdough-bread) ................... *makes the best toast* - [**SOURDOUGH BREAD KNOTS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/sourdough-bread-knots-how-to) ................... *either sweetened or savoury, a naughty snack* - [**BREADCRUMBS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/making-bread-crumbs-from-old) ................... *what to do with leftover bread, reuse, reduce, recycle*

____ ## Desserts (Eats and Drinks) ____

![_DSC1747.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/fermentedphil/EonibX5eHnk7ZkKCqBE6CWuNPd456g5YKow81su3kc1TvqfagVwhPuGwMqALfyGgnqi.JPG) ### Drinks - [**SALTED CARAMEL MILKSHAKE/FREEZO**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/make-your-own-protein-rich-salted-caramel-powder-instant-healthy-milkshakesfreezos) ................... *browned milk powder and caramel powder* - [**FERMENTED GINGER-PINEAPPLE-COCONUT SMOOTHIE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/fermented-ginger-pineapple-coconut-smoothie-a-probiotic-boost) ................... *a gut-friendly fermented drink that tastes really unhealthy (it is that good)* - [**Dirty Chai**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/dirty-chai-mixing-coffee-and) ................... *espresso (coffee) mixed with masala chai (tea)* - [**LEMON CORDIAL**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-lemon-cordial-a-refreshing-summer-drink) ................... *a refreshing drink that uses lemon peel* ### Eats - [**CHOCOLATE MOUSSE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/making-chocolate-mousse-with-bloomed-chocolate-reuse-reduce-recycle) ................... *made with egg and some elbow grease* - [**SOURDOUGH FLAPJACKS**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/making-sourdough-discard-flapjacks-reuse-reduce-recycle) ................... *the delicious traditional recipe but with sourdough discard* - [**TRADITIONAL JAN ELLIS PUDDING**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/making-traditional-south-african-jan-ellis-pudding-malva-with-an-untraditional-coconut-glaze-tweaking-a-classical-recipe) ................... *a traditional "kook kos" dessert that is baked and drenched in sweetened cream served with hot custard* - [**TRADITIONAL PANNEKOEK**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/how-to-make-traditional-south) ................... *a traditional dessert or bazaar food, similar to a crepe, served with cinnamon-sugar* - [**BAKED (CONDENSED MILK) CHEESECAKE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/baked-cheesecake-a-simple-recipe) ................... *a foolproof recipe that gets better the longer it remains in the fridge* - [**15 MINUTE MICROWAVE CAKE**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/avocado-mayonnaise-chocolate-microwave-cake) ................... *another foolproof recipe that yields the most moist chocolate cake* - [**GANACHE FRIDGE TART**](https://peakd.com/hive-120586/@fermentedphil/ganache-fridge-tart-browned-butter) ................... *a dangerous recipe because it is so easy to make, browned butter cookie bottom topped with a chocolate ganache* ____ # The Fermented Chef Thanks You ___ I hope that this culinary journey was worthwhile and surpassed your taste buds' limits! The journey is filled with so many delights, strange creations, and sometimes downright delicious, hearty, meaty, and appetising! Be sure, there will be more creations coming soon, added to the list above. As time moves on, the Menu will become longer, bigger, better, more beautiful, and *well*, delicious! Cooking is meant to be shared, cooking for yourself can be rewarding, but sharing these creations is more important. Place yourself in circles of communal food sharing and appreciation. ___ *Life is short; don't settle for the ordinary; cook up a storm.* ___

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