Zhoozsh! Faking it by Jeremy and Jacqui Mansfield (Struik Lifestyle, R190)

Jeremy and Jacqui Mansfield’s sequel to their award-winning bestseller is a quirky, personalised collection of their favourite recipes, which even the most amateur of cooks can aspire to. TV and radio personality Jeremy had this to say about his latest offering: ‘It’s about how you make something taste great without great effort. Fake it baby – but never in bed.’

The scrumptious mains include mint and coriander lamb chops and ‘bookclub bundles’, which are vegetarian spinach and ricotta pastries. Titbits include ‘zhoozshed’ biltong and the amazing dessert section will have you running to the kitchen.

The recipes are simple and unpretentious, often uniquely South African, and always delicious – this book is bound to bring a little zing into your life, and teach you to fake it in style.

This book was reviewed by Sam Corbett.