Butternut and Beetroot Tart with a Feta and Nut Cream

Valentines Day is fast approaching and with that a world of disappointment for the thousands that forgot, didn't getting a reservation, or just didn't plan it right. Restaurants will be packed to the rafters so why no spoil your someone special with a beautiful dinner at home? Get a good bottle of wine (a slightly wooded chenin or chardonnay would go down a treat with this), a big bunch of flowers and you're golden!

This is my final phyllo recipe in conjunction with Mediterranean Delicacies for their #PhabPhyllo campaign. And I think this final recipe might be my favourite: the combination of the feta, cream and nuts is deliciously rich and pairs beautifully with the sweet butternut, slightly tart beetroot and crispy phyllo. If you can't fathom eating strictly vegetarian then pair this with some lemon and herb chicken breasts...I'm sure you could get creative and shape those into heart too ;) 

Apple and Celery Slaw

I needed to make something to pair with the pork belly I was cooking on the braai. I decided to make a light apple and celery slaw - it cuts through the richness of the fatty pork and really brings a freshness to a dish that's often times a little too heavy. I barbecued the pork belly with maple syrup and sesame oil and served it with this slaw, homemade mayonnaise and fresh ciabatta bread.

Raw Beetroot, Carrot and Baby Cabbage Salad

This is an awesome salad; crunchy, wholesome, packed full of flavour and no lettuce in sight :) I like to serve it with grilled chicken breasts and home-made mayonnaise.