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Large plate of venison carpaccio recipe with thinly sliced raw venison, herbs, lemon zest, and walnuts arranged artfully

Val’s Venison Carpaccio

Val enjoys venison raw as well as cooked, and this carpaccio makes the most of its clean, delicate flavour. Paper-thin slices are dressed with herbs, lemon and horseradish. His recipe also works with beef fillet or sirloin.

Val’s Venison Bunny Chow

A curry served in a loaf of bread: Val’s take on South African bunny chow puts venison at the centre. Toasted spices, curry leaves, ginger and garlic flavour the sauce, which soaks into the sourdough as you eat.

Côte de Boeuf with Salmoriglio.

Côte de Boeuf with Salmoriglio Sauce

My cote de boeuf recipe, paired with the southern Italian salmoriglio sauce, is quite possibly my favourite way to dress this delicious cut of beef. On hot summer days, it’s far preferable to a heavy peppercorn or mushroom sauce. The aroma of a cote de boeuf sizzling over wood, topped with freshly pounded salmoriglio, is pure heaven!

Chargrilled lamb skewers cooking over glowing charcoal on a barbecue, marinated in yoghurt and spices

Val’s Lamb Skewers

Tender lamb skewers marinated in yoghurt, spices, and aromatics, grilled over charcoal and finished with lemon. Perfect with garlic mayo, tabbouleh, and flatbread.