Here are some of my most favourite Mother’s Day Recipes. There’s no better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than gathering together. We’re bringing colour to the table with a South African inspired table-scape. On the food side, there’s Paloma Mimosa cocktails, savoury nibbles, meaty roasts and a butternut Bobotie that’ll have vegetarians and meat-eaters licking their lips.

Kombucha Paloma Mimosas

Hot honey butter fig crostini with gorgonzola mousse

Harissa olive tapenade with lemony labneh

Side note : All the above images were shot and styled for Food and Home Entertaining. The recipes are in the May issue. Following on, all the images below have direct links to the recipes.

Ultra Smooth Hummus with harissa pine nut oil

Cumin roast sweet potatoes with tahini sauce

Paprika roast sweet potatoes

Whole roast cauliflower cheese

Pear, brie and leek soup

The ultimate roast butternut and lentil bobotie This recipe makes a generous family-sized bake with leftovers to spare. Great for take to work lunches. You can find the recipe on Food 24. 

Ginger and Turmeric Chickpea Stew

Bacon wrapped stuffed chicken with parmesan cream sauce

This Chicken and leek casserole is a one-pan wonder and possibly one of the most viewed recipes on the blog. It’s simple, comforting and downright bowl-moppingly delicious.

Coconut and pistachio chicken korma

Bringing a roast to the table is always impressive. This proudly South African Chakalaka roast chicken with spicy potatoes, is sure to wow.

Curried Coconut cream chicken bake with freekeh and zucchini tzatziki. Freekeh is a roasted green wheat with a nutty taste and toothsome bite. It’s nutrient dense and keeps company with similar ancient grains. If you’re a SA resident, freekeh is now available from Wellness Warehouse or order on-line from Faithful to Nature. 

Pork and shallot casserole with sage and marsala cream sauce

North African Lamb knuckle bredie

Frozen Peppermint crisp pudding pie

Upside down apple cake  with a splash of Martelle Cognac!

No-bake salted chocolate tart with frosted berries

Pomegranate jelly with vanilla yoghurt pannacotta – Keeping it light and refreshing.

Cookie crumble sticky toffee pudding