Shawn Godfrey (The Roasted Dad)

It all started with an Instagram account, but The Roasted Dad is so much more now. After winning MasterChef South AfricaI I have started to host Private Dinner Parties and cook-with-me demos, and do restaurant take-overs and pop-ups. On my website, I share recipes, but also a unique glimpse into my life. I also share restaurant and accommodation reviews. This is The Roasted Dad.

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🚨 New Recipe on the website 🚨

If you have been following me for a while, you will know that I like to add a South Afric
With December here, Christmas is fast approaching and so over the next few weeks I will be sharing my favourite Christma
I love basil oil as it’s so versatile. It is not just about the great flavour, but it adds a nice colour to the dish as
Another day, another dish cooked on the Expresso show! 

Did you know that South African / Mexican Cuisine is a thing? I
It is not hard to make yummy, sticky ribs, you just need to know what steps to follow! I used them for these Rib, Slaw a
I was invited to be on Expresso again, and cooked this recipe with Carl Wastie! It is not difficult to make sticky ribs,
My fluffiest flapjack recipe was very popular when I posted it recently and so I decided to share a healthy pancake reci
This dish will impress your guests! Perfect for seafood lovers looking to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home.

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Is it just me or are there a crazy amount of birthday parties this time of year? 

Probably a good time to remind you th
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: sometimes it’s the simplest salad that’s the biggest hit on the menu. 

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In preparation for this weekend’s potjie competition in Kommetjie,  I’ve added a potjie recipe on the site. Check it out
Pear & Brie Cheese Pastry squares…​

This recipe is easy, delicious, crunchy and so fun to make! It’s a real crowd pleas
A bad risotto is starchy and tastes more like a bowl of breakfast oats. There’s nothing worse than a bad risotto. A good
As South Africans we often tend to make the same old salad to accompany our braai meat: it includes lettuce, tomatoes an
Did you know? My recipe for the fluffiest flapjacks was the very first one I posted on my blog, back in 2022. I have mad