Looking for that long-lost delicious Peppermint Crisp pudding recipe that you remember from your South African childhood? Well, you’ve found it!
A thick, creamy, dairy-free soup inspired by African Peanut Stew. This simple version is made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and peanut butter all in 1 pot!
Chapati Bread!!! In Kenya, the national staple dish (with celebrity-like popularity, and the immediate response whenever anyone is asked about their favorite thing to eat) is Ugali. Ugali is made from cornmeal, or maize, the staple grain of Kenya, and has a thick, stiff, malleable porridge-like quality to it. It’s tailor-made for shaping into a
Ground beef mince cooked in a sweet curry sauce, topped with an egg mixture and baked in the oven until set, served with yellow rice and vegetables.
Low Fodmap Samosas – learn how to make delicious and crispy baked samosas at home that are also vegan and low fodmap!
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This elegant tart has a crisp cookie crust that is filled with a layer of salted caramel and topped with a thick decadent ganache.
When it comes to dessert, 1 layer sometimes just isn't enough. This vegan 7 layer dessert lasagna is layer upon layer of complete and utter indulgence.
Savory and sweet with a little hint of spice, rosemary tomato jam can go on anything from buttered toast or oatmeal to eggs, any which way you cook 'em.
Jan Ellis pudding is a South African dessert named after a much-loved rugby player Jan Ellis. The recipe is easy to make, and drenched in delicious syrup
Les blettes on à tendance à les oublier et pourtant je trouve ça super bon. Je vous avoue les avoir découvertes il y a seulement 2ans, un peu réticente d'avoir reçue ça dans un panier de légumes et finalement bien contente de cette découverte! Aujourd'hui...
Here's a delicious, foolproof 'Pannekoek' recipe straight from the kitchen of my late and great granny Julia. This precious heirloom must have churned out gazillions of cinnamon sugar pancakes by now. And it's still going strong! It's your quintessential 'church bazaar' pancake batter, designed for the quick and effortless production of soft (never tough!) pancakes that gracefully flip without tearing or sticking. It uses simple, cost-effective ingredients - no milk or butter needed.
South African Curry and Rice, the perfect comfort food that consists of slow cooked beef mince in a sweet and spicy curry sauce, with perfectly cooked carrots and potatoes, served on rice.
A potjiekos is a traditional South African stew, slow cooked in a cast-iron pot over an open fire. This one combines the richness of oxtails and red wine to provide a delicious, hearty one-pot meal.
Good things come in small batches!
When I was still at school, my Mother baked for the local "tuisnywerheid" (home industry) for many years. She supplied them with a range of buttermilk rusks, but her absolute hero product was magnificent "mosbolletjies". The best way to describe mosbolletjies is that it's a sweet brioche, traditionally made with fermented grape juice (these days
Cheesy Broccoli Fritters – This recipe for light, cheesy broccoli fritters takes just 30 minutes or less. It’s super easy to make for a side or a lunch, and you can adapt for a low carb or Ke…
You don’t need a dutch oven to make delicious homemade bread. This easy white bread recipe shows you how to make your own no knead bread without dutch oven.
This South African childhood favourite of gem squash filled with creamed sweetcorn gets an adult twist with some spicy peri-peri sauce.
I call it the best because it is so easy yet really delicious.
These pretzel buns are soft and pretzel-y. The slightly bitter shiny smooth outside crust (a product of first boiling the dough in an alkaline solution made of water and baking soda) and soft fluffy inside makes them the perfect vehicle for a burger. I’ve blogged about them before but I love them so much that I felt I had to blog about them again! If you want, you can also freeze the finished buns in a resealable ziplock bag. Just make sure to cool them completely and split them first by slicing them horizontally before freezing. You can let them thaw to room temperature by leaving them out on the counter or toast them frozen.
You can make your own homemade version of the famous copycat Sara Lee Pound Cake at home.
Bobotie is one of those South African dishes that most of us know and love. But I’ve had some pretty bland boboties in my life, ranging from under seasoned to just plain boring. I love a bobotie with lots of fruity flavours, fragrant spices, zesty with lemon juice, moist with all the right oils and
Delightfully browned and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and positively packed with flavor!
Corn Fritters Recipe – Crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and so delicious, these little cheesy corn cakes are so easy to put together and make a great side dish for a host of dinners! …
Argentine Empanadas have always been my favorite. My mom is from Argentina and her homemade empanadas are amazing! The simple dough recipe results in a buttery, flaky crust and the beef fillin…
7 tips on how to braai like a pro on South Africa's national braai day
