• This fresh and innovative take on a much-loved summer watermelon is sure to wow your guests as a dish on a harvest table. Not only does this watermelon pizza look beautiful, it’s nutrient-rich, tastes delicious and can easily be prepared in advance. Tuck right in! Serves 4 10 mins Cut a thick middle slice of 1 whole watermelon, top with 150g torn bocconcini, 100g Parma ham, a handful cherries and fresh basil sprigs. Drizzle with a splash of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slice and serve. Recipe and styling by…

    This is a tangy, sweet and salty dish that has some wonderfully versatile flavours. Mussels steamed in Asian miso broth are filling but won’t leave you uncomfortably stuffed. Most recipes using miso require only a teaspoon or two, so store miso in the freezer and use as and when needed. Recipe Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart 

    A private chef, an entertainer, a consultant and an educator, Cape-based Chef Tjaart Walraven is also more recently known as a judge on The Great South African Bake Off . An intrepid traveller,  he tells us about his recent Swiss adventure… I made a trip to Switzerland last year in April (spring) for pure pleasure – it is definitely one of the countries closest to my heart. The extreme seasons within a year are incredible: lush summers in pristine green; white winters with a dash of skiing – utter happiness!   Culture shock – Being a traveler in places like…