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Ukutya Kwasekhaya means home food in isiXhosa the first language of South Africa's former president, Mr Nelson Mandela, and his personal chef of many years, friends, visiting heads of state, celebrities and politicians, for over 20 years. Each recipe is accompanied by a beautiful full-colour photograph and a quotation or anecdote from someone who is either especially fond of the dish or who has a special memory to relate or stor to tell. Madiba is now 93 years of age and, although he's the most famous man in the world,Ukutya Kwasekhaya means home food in isiXhosa, the first language of South Africa's former president, Mr Nelson Mandela, and his personal chef of many years, Xoliswa Ndoyiya. My life in food; Soups; Pea Soup; Isophu; Butternut soup; Vegetable soup; Brown and green lentil soup; Spinach soup; Chicken soup; Peanut butter and spinach soup; Prawn soup; Vegetables; Umqa wekhaphetshu (stiff maize meal porridge with curried cabbage); Umngqusho (samp and beans); Umfino (maize meal porridge with spinach); Umphokoqo (crumbly maize meal porridge and sour milk); Umxhaxha (corn and pumpkin); Umkhuphu (beans with maize meal); Tshakalaka (spicy relish); French beans; Potato latkes; Pumpkin fritters; Filled gem squash; Aubergine salad; Fried butternut; Lemon Brussels Sprouts; Creamed spinach; Curried mango rice salad; Savoury rice; Carrot and pineapple salad; Creamy potatoes; Fish and seafood; Whole baked fish; Late-start starter; Prawn curry; Seafood spaghetti stir-fry; Paella; Poultry; Peri-peri chicken; Chicken liver spread; Peri-peri chicken livers; Sweet chicken; Garlic chicken; Boiled Umleqwa (farm chicken); Chicken curry; Chicken and mushroom casserole; creamy chicken with Italian herbs; Orange turkey; Meat; Ulusu (tripe); Umsila wenkomo (oxtail stew); Lasagne; Pot-roast leg of lamb; Roast leg of lamb; Soy sauce baked lamb chops; Mama's meatballs; Cottage pie; Pork chops with mushroom sauce; Spiced beef stew; Breads and desserts; Umbhako (pot bread); Dombolo (dumplings); Potato bread; Strawberry trifle; Rice pudding; Citrus pudding; Drinks; Aunt Nobandla's ginger beer; Amasi (sour milk); Amarhewu (fermented maize drink); Conversion tables; Statement from Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela; Message from Oprah Winfrey; Message from the Nelson Mandela Foundation.