Lamingtons are little sponge cakes coated in chocolate and grated coconut. A traditional South African treat or as you most probably know it as 'Ystervarkies'. You can use any cake, Madeira will work just as well. But try making your own, it's so easy!
I've never had a hankering for shrimp in the morning, but looking at the photo above makes me want to reach through the screen and eat one with my breakfast. Try this quick way!
Oliebollen are traditionally made and enjoyed as a New Years treat in Holland. Fried until golden and served warm dusted with icing sugar they are irresistible! If you are a doughnut lover, try this, you will love it! Thank you Chef Eric Buitendijk for sharing this recipe with us!
This recipe makes use of one of South Africa’s greatest creations, biltong, and mix it with potatoes, you’ll be surprised how delicious it is. It is awesome with any meat, or have it just at it is as a complete meal. Try it and thank us later!
Best Trifle you've ever tasted, super fresh, and just the desert to have at Chrtismas!
While the holiday season is filled with enjoyable activities, events and traditions, it can also be a hectic and stressful time. For many families the holidays are a time of feasting and enjoying all kinds of yummy treats.
This recipe is a winner. Very easy to make... It is a traditional South African 'Melktert' recipe was given to me by a 'Boere Tannie' in 1971. Her secret was to use Almond Essence. No baking the crust first. Just follow the instructions and you have a delicious Milk Tart.
This is a “Paptert” Maize Meal Tart with a twist. For those people that do not know Paptert, it is a delicious South African dish, which is served at a braai (barbeque). It is made with maize and is delicious and very easy to make! Ingredients: 1 cup Maize Meal...
I almost loathe to give away just how simple these are as they really do look as though you've toiled away n the kitchen when truth be told you can wow your guests with around 15 mins work! This recipe makes twelve. Ingredients: 250g softened cream cheese 1/3 cup caster...
Nobody does the braai thing better than the Saffas, but wow, this is something else…
Make a difference to your Christmas Celebration! Bake this delicious fruit cake, It's a moist, rich fruit cake with chocolate flavour, and to crown it all it is drenched in brandy syrup. Would be just as awesome to serve hot or cold with ice cream or custard. This recipe makes...
This recipe is a must try. Imagine having this for breakfast.
So pleased I found this recipe, no need to search for a good butcher, making my own. "spek en lewer skilpadjies" If you braai it crispy it is a winner. This dish brings back great memories, especially Jeffreys Bay. If you haven't tried it your losing out!
VERY EASY! Make your sauce and bake in the oven. This recipe was given to me by a lady called Rachel that was working at the Fish shop 'Groentemandjie' in Jeffreys Bay. She assured met this is the easiest way to make it, you can still taste the fish as the...
Finally a perfect recipe for meringues.
Sometimes, all we need in our life is a little bit of goodness. Add some sugar to your weekend with this delicious no-bake fridge tart. The super soft filling makes a super desert!
LEKKER Malva Pudding! A sweet pudding of Dutch origin, Malva Pudding is usually served hot with custard or ice-cream.
This is a legendary Melktert (Milk Tart) Recipe, the one "Ouma" used to make and the recipe used by millions around the world the original, the one and only and best. LEKKER and YUMMY guaranteed!
PERI-PERI SAUCE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE LEMON BUTTER SAUCE TARTAR SAUCE PERI PERI SAUCE 25 ml oil 10 ml Worcester 25ml tomato sauce 7 ml salt 5 ml paprika 5 ml mustard 10 ml peri peri powder 140ml white wine 1 tablespoon cornstarch Method: Mix all the ingredients except the...
Wonderful dish that will serve up to 15 people depending on the size of the pumpkin. Iron Pumpkin baked in the oven (large pumpkin ~ the colour is green grey) filled with loads of vegetables of your choice. Fantastic to serve with a braai as a side dish with salads....
For something extra special, this try this recipe, which incorporates biltong for an authentic South African Twist.
I have a confession to make. I always used to say “tastes like chicken,” For most of my life, I avoided eating chicken breast, I know, it sounds like I’m a weird person, but there was something about white meat that was just…bland. My tune has changed, this recipe has...
Wonderful recipe supplied by Amarula. It's absolutely delicious, TRY IT!
We hope you have your day planned out for Heritage Day but if not then do try this recipe from Amarula especially for Heritage Day.
Need cheering up today? The 'roosterkoek' are simply balls of bread dough cooked on a grid over the coals, and are best eaten hot and straight off the grill. Other traditional braai breads (potbread), requires a cast iron three-legged pot with a flat base, whereas all you need for roosterkoek...
If paste is your favourite you will love this! Stroganoff is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of meat served in a sauce with smetana or sour cream. Originally made with Beef but in our recipe we used Venison.
Vetkoek is usually served with a curry mince and then if you still have space, as pudding with syrup or jam and cheese, This recipe has the lightest, crispiest exterior with beautiful soft bread like interior and is hollow for that yummy filling!
Make weekday braai a breeze with Knorr... Nothing beats a South African braai, in the week or weekends, who cares!
All over the world you can find these wonderful little shops selling fresh spices and dried fruits that come from South Africa. I love walking into a health shop where my senses are overwhelmed with the strong smell of spices and baskets filled to the brim with the most wonderful...
Strawberries are an all time favourite and are in season here in South Africa, and are so full of Vitamin C and manganese. The fragrantly sweet juiciness and deep red colour of strawberries can brighten up both the taste and aesthetics of any meal.
A definite belt-tester! Try this recipe out when the weather delivers a miserable day, trust me it will serve as a nice pick me up.
