{"id":2649,"date":"2026-03-25T14:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=180036"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:26:06","slug":"easter-dining-reaches-unprecedented-heights-with-beanbag-jazz-lounges-signature-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/easter-dining-reaches-unprecedented-heights-with-beanbag-jazz-lounges-signature-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter Dining Reaches Unprecedented Heights With Beanbag Jazz Lounge\u2019s Signature Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Entertainment_FQI-scaled.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/div>\n<p>Durban, South Africa \u2013 As Easter approaches, the search for spaces that offer more than just a meal becomes increasingly intentional. This year, Beanbag Jazz Lounge stands out not only for its refined dining experience, but for the young culinary talent shaping its kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>At just 24 years old and originally from Ntuzuma, Nqobile Mabaso \u2013 Head Chef at Beanbag Jazz Lounge is redefining what it means to lead a kitchen in one of Durban\u2019s most sophisticated dining environments. Her presence signals a shift \u2013 one where youthful perspective meets culinary discipline, and where tradition is approached with both care and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Easter is, at its core, about gathering \u2013 and Beanbag Jazz Lounge leans into this with an approach that prioritises shared experiences over excess. Here, dining is unhurried, music is intentional, and the atmosphere encourages connection.<\/p>\n<p>Central to this offering is Chef Mabaso\u2019s Easter-inspired menu, led by her signature herb and garlic roasted leg of lamb \u2013 a dish that reflects both tradition and her philosophy as a chef.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom my perspective as a chef, the key to achieving the perfect flavour in a leg of lamb is respecting the simplicity of the ingredients and allowing the natural character of the meat to shine,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Her approach is rooted in patience and technique:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAllowing the lamb to marinate properly, roasting it at the right temperature, and most importantly letting it rest before carving makes a significant difference. It\u2019s about taking the time to get every element right.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Mabaso, the significance of the dish extends beyond the kitchen:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA leg of lamb served during Easter is more than just a dish \u2013 it\u2019s a symbol of tradition, comfort, and bringing people together. It becomes the centrepiece of the table, creating a moment of sharing that people remember long after.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chef Nqobile Mabaso\u2019s Easter Herb &amp; Garlic Roasted Leg of Lamb<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Serves: 6\u20138 people<br \/>Cooking Time: \u00b11 hour 45 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Lamb<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 whole leg of lamb (2\u20132.5 kg)<\/li>\n<li>6 garlic cloves, sliced<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<li>Zest of 1 lemon<\/li>\n<li>Juice of \u00bd lemon<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp coarse salt<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 cup beef or lamb stock<\/li>\n<li>1 cup dry red wine (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Vegetables<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 potatoes, cut into chunks<\/li>\n<li>3 carrots, cut into large pieces<\/li>\n<li>2 onions, quartered<\/li>\n<li>1 whole garlic bulb, halved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Method<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prepare the Lamb<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pat the lamb dry<\/li>\n<li>Make small slits all over the meat<\/li>\n<li>Insert garlic slices into the slits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Make the Herb Marinade<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mix together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Rosemary<\/li>\n<li>Thyme<\/li>\n<li>Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<li>Lemon zest &amp; juice<\/li>\n<li>Salt &amp; pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rub over the lamb.<br \/>Optional: Marinate for 2\u20134 hours or overnight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Prepare the Roasting Tray<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add vegetables to a roasting pan<\/li>\n<li>Pour in stock and wine<\/li>\n<li>Place lamb on top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Roast<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roast at 180\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Cook for \u00b11 hour 30 minutes (for 2 kg)<\/li>\n<li>Baste every 30 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rest for 15\u201320 minutes before carving.<\/p>\n<p><span>Simple Pan Gravy<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place roasting tray on stove<\/li>\n<li>Mash roasted garlic into the juices<\/li>\n<li>Add flour or cornstarch<\/li>\n<li>Simmer until thick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Serving Suggestions<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Honey-glazed carrots with butter &amp; thyme<\/li>\n<li>Butternut with cinnamon &amp; brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>Fresh spring garden salad<\/li>\n<li>Roasted seasonal vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Garlic butter ciabatta slices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author<\/strong>: Noma Mdiniso from <strong>Reliable<strong> on behalf of <strong>Beanbag<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <strong><\/p>\n<h3>Track Your Press Release HERE:<\/h3>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mypr-visibility-box\" readability=\"4.2608695652174\">\n<h4>Check Online Visibility<\/h4>\n<p>Verify where this release is currently indexed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/easter-dining-reaches-unprecedented-heights-with-beanbag-jazz-lounges-signature-recipe\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/easter-dining-reaches-unprecedented-heights-with-beanbag-jazz-lounges-signature-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Press Release Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/MyZA.co.za\/events\">Click HERE<\/a> to Advertise your Upcoming Event\/Match\/Conference\/Stage Show\/Performance for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Durban, South Africa \u2013 As Easter approaches, the search for spaces that offer more than just a meal becomes increasingly intentional. This year, Beanbag Jazz Lounge stands out not only for its refined dining experience, but for the young culinary talent shaping its kitchen. At just 24 years old and originally from Ntuzuma, Nqobile Mabaso &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":118,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[401],"tags":[406,403,405],"class_list":["type-post","category-mypr","tag-africa","tag-entertainment","tag-myprafrica","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2649"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2649\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}