Carmen Niehaus knows South African food. After 25 cookbooks and 27 years as food editor of Huisgenoot and You magazines, she is one of the country’s most beloved cooks.

Carmen has gathered all her favourite recipes and brought them together in one volume. From everyday, stand-by recipes given a new twist, to dishes that are elegant enough to serve to special guests – they’re all here. Recipes include the carrot & beetroot cake that Carmen baked for the Afrikaans television series Koekedoor, her banoffee tart, bobotie and Banting lasagne. With over 100 recipes she includes soups, starters, salads, main course dishes, baking and desserts.

Carmen’s tried-and-tested variations and handy tips make this book a must-have for every kitchen. ‘Carmen is a legend. Without her, South Africa’s dinner tables would be very boring.’ Izelle Venter – Head of Editorial Solutions, Digital Department, Media24