Senidlile Kodwa? is the third cookbook from Zanele van Zyl. As a young girl, Zanele grew up watching her mother cook soulful, traditional food. Many years later, she decided to follow her passion for the culinary arts, and so she quit her corporate job in IT to study and qualify as a professional chef. Over the years Zanele has built and inspired a community of foodies through her cooking classes, social media platforms and cookbooks, the first two of which were self-published and sold ± 14 000 copies combined. Her second cookbook, Cooking with Zanele Vol. 2, won Book of the Year at the 2021 Luxe Awards.
Senidlile Kodwa is based on the isiZulu phrase, which means ‘have you eaten yet?’, a question asked by every mother, aunty or grandmother when you enter their home. This phrase is an expression of Zanele’s identity, her love language, and the joy she finds in preparing food for other people. Filled with 100 simple yet tasty recipes, the book is a celebration of food, whether you’re cooking for yourself or the people you love. Expect everything from bright and cheery breakfasts; wholesome veggies; meaty mains with heart; a signature Sunday spread; traditional village favourites; simply delicious sides; and, of course, something sweet to round it all off. And, in true Zanele fashion, these recipes all show that cooking beautiful food can be fun and unintimidating!
She makes cooking delicious, beautiful food less daunting by demonstrating her creative, quick and easy recipes in a fun learning environment.
Senidlile Kodwa? is pulblished by Penguin Random House SA.
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