Chickpea fries

Herby riso pasta salad

Bruschetta with smashed peas

Nam jim mushrooms

Onion-smoked brick chicken

Chunky braaied chakalaka

Garlic-and-burnt leek creamed corn

1. Remove the corn kernels from the cobs and set aside. Using the back of a knife, scrape the corn cobs to remove the starch. You should end up with about 1 t per cob. Set aside.
2. Brush the leeks with olive oil and place on a braai grid over medium coals. Char for about 5 minutes on each side, or until blackened. Remove the burnt exterior of the leeks and cut the remaining parts into chunky pieces. Set aside.
3. Place a cast-iron pot over medium coals. Add the oil, butter, garlic and thyme. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the corn and combine. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the cream and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in the reserved cornstarch and the sugar, then season.
5. Add the leeks and cook for 1 minute, or until thick. Remove from the fire and top with the cheese. Serve immediately.
Photograph: Jan Ras
Production: Abigail Donnelly and Clement Pedro
Food assistants: Josh Van Zyl, Ellah Maepa and Lerato Maepa