Mealies With Coriander and Sour Cream
November 23, 2020 9:51 amThe classic mealie is a braai staple, yet often possibly a slightly boring one. By adding buckets of butter andRead More...
Slugs On Toast – Braai Recipe
November 13, 2020 3:01 pmI used to love these as a child, and they get wolfed down (often by sneaky adults) when I cookRead More...
Smoking Food – Smoked Trout
November 13, 2020 2:51 pmThe practice of smoking food has been around for centuries, originally used to preserve food for long periods of time.Read More...
Stokbrood
November 13, 2020 10:09 amIt makes sense that roasting meat on a stick has been around for a very long time. In fact, evidenceRead More...
Toebas
November 13, 2020 9:49 amGirls have decided that they too can fire up a braai and do some really good braaiing. In her bookRead More...
Affordable Traditional Meals We All Enjoy
September 30, 2020 1:48 pmNowhere is South Africa’s cultural diversity more broadly expressed than in our national dishes. Our most cherished meals run theRead More...
Great Recipes For Small Get-Togethers
September 30, 2020 12:41 pmWe’re officially on Level 1 of the nationwide lockdown that was implemented in March of this year when the NovelRead More...
Sirloin with tomato, mozzarella and basil
August 28, 2020 2:32 pmA Himalayan Crystal Salt Slab imparts a wonderful flavour to the food and has health benefits too. There are manyRead More...
Dill Potato Salad
August 28, 2020 2:05 pmWhat makes this potato salad extra tasty is that the hot potatoes are steeped in stock for extra depth ofRead More...
Salt Slab Cooking
August 28, 2020 1:47 pmA Himalayan Crystal Salt Slab imparts a wonderful flavour to the food and has health benefits too. Once heated theRead More...
Caramelised prime pork chops with brinjals
August 21, 2020 2:23 pmSouth African Kobus Botha is taking Paris by storm. He has introduced the art of the braai to his FrenchRead More...
Prawn and sausage skewers
August 21, 2020 12:25 pmThese easy and delicious skewers can serve as a wonderful Sunday braai dish. Recipe serves 6. Ingredients: 18 prawns, deveinedRead More...
Chickpea Burgers with Mango Salsa
March 19, 2020 12:53 pmFinding a good meat-free burger patty that stays togetherto cook properly on a braai is a difficult task. Not onlyRead More...
Fig and Honey Kebabs with Yoghurt
December 4, 2019 1:13 pmA delicious, sweet snack that you can try out at your next braai! Ingredients 8 figs, halved 2 tablespoons honeyRead More...
Smokey Prego Rolls
December 4, 2019 1:07 pmThis is almost a cheat’s way of smoking brisket, as a whole brisket takes several hours to smoke and cook.Read More...
Bacon and Cherry Twists
December 4, 2019 1:02 pmA delicious and fun snack to keep you occupied while you cook the boerie and chops. What you need: 2Read More...
Sweet potato bake
December 4, 2019 1:00 pmA slightly different take on a dish that is a staple at any South African braai. Ingredients 3 large sweetRead More...
Clam Chowder
December 4, 2019 12:48 pmA pot of tasty soup with freshly baked bread is always a winner for a big party of guests. TheRead More...
Miso Salmon with Asparagus
December 4, 2019 12:47 pmThis meal was cooked on a Himalayan Crystal Salt Slab which distributes heat evenly and imparts a wonderful flavour toRead More...
Lamb with Charcoal Cream
December 4, 2019 12:46 pmThis dish was invented so that we could try putting hot coals into cream to get an authentically smoky favour.Read More...
Eggplant and Halloumi Skewers
November 19, 2019 12:53 pmLees in Afrikaans Jamaican jerk marinade isn’t particularly common in South Africa but it has the perfect tropical flair forRead More...
Mexican bowl
November 18, 2019 9:44 amLees in Afrikaans All the flavours of Mexico in one dish that looks so pretty we couldn’t wait to tuckRead More...
Jalapeño Poppers
October 25, 2019 1:37 pmHot and spicy poppers are the perfect starter to get your taste buds revved up for the rest of theRead More...
French Toast Skewers
January 21, 2019 8:00 amIngredients:1 medium French loaf1 punnet strawberries3 eggs½ cup milkDash of vanilla extractSprinkle of cinnamonIcing sugar to serve Cut the FrenchRead More...
Asian Inspired Cooking
November 15, 2018 2:35 pmLees in Afrikaans Spring onion pancakes with Chinese BBQ pork and pickled salad.Serve all the recipes together starting with theRead More...
Loaded Fries
November 15, 2018 1:04 pmLees in Afrikaans This use of frozen potatoes is super easy and tastes great, making it perfect for your nextRead More...
Cooking with Gas
April 3, 2018 2:17 pmA potjie on gas Plant expert Gerald Schofield has some hidden talents when it comes to preparing food. He tendsRead More...
Braai with Ina
March 16, 2018 2:21 pmBraaiing with Ina Paarman Our favourite lady of South African cooking products is most definitely Ina Paarman. While she startedRead More...
Jan’s best braai
March 15, 2018 11:30 amIt’s your right to braai the best Jan Braai believes that it is your democratic right to eat properly braaiedRead More...
The Banting Braai
March 15, 2018 10:36 amThe Banting braai The name on everyone’s lips these days is ‘banting’, and The Real Meal Revolution, the book thatRead More...
Jam bread sticks
March 15, 2018 10:09 amBread sticks filled with apricot jam A braai should involve the whole family, which means also keeping the kids busy.Read More...
Braai Breakfast
March 15, 2018 9:27 amBraai Breakfast African Salad Long-life salads These two old-fashioned salads last for ages if kept cool. In fact, they lastRead More...
Pioneering braai delicacies
March 14, 2018 7:00 pmPioneering braai delicacies The rich aroma of whole coriander seeds scorching in the kitchen fills the home and wafts inRead More...
Shisa nyama with Tanya
March 14, 2018 6:31 pmShisa nyama with Tanya Shisa nyama is a Zulu phrase that literally means to ‘burn meat’, but usually refers toRead More...
Best herbs for a braai
March 14, 2018 5:31 pmBest herbs for a braai We don’t need an excuse to braai – after all, it’s part of our heritage.Read More...
Turkish barbeque
March 12, 2018 10:16 amA traditional Turkish barbeque The Turks love to barbeque, mainly because it gives them an extra opportunity to drink raki,Read More...
Liquid smoke
March 9, 2018 8:22 amGet the smoky flavour without actually smoking anything. Liquid smoke is just what it sounds like – smoke that’s beenRead More...
S'mores Bar
March 8, 2018 4:37 pmS’mores Bar A trend that has taken America by storm and is sure to be a hit at home isRead More...
Paella Party
March 8, 2018 4:07 pmAt various times of the year, mostly around the holidays, the number of guests we accommodate seems to grow. WeRead More...
Campfire hot beans
March 8, 2018 3:40 pmBeans are a perfect side dish for a family gathering or your next camping trip. This recipe has medium chilliRead More...
Braaiing with herbs
March 8, 2018 3:35 pmBraaiing with herbs Tanya Visser, presenter of The Gardener and copresenter of Home Made Easy TV programmes, is a gardenerRead More...
Bertus Basson’s unique taste
March 8, 2018 2:56 pmChef and restaurant owner Bertus Basson recently published his first book, Homegrown – a celebration of being South African filledRead More...
Veggies on the braai
March 8, 2018 2:30 pmVeggies on the braai Some say that veggies should be cooked in the kitchen, but these recipes make for greatRead More...
Quick Braai Desserts
March 8, 2018 11:37 amQuick and easy braai desserts Braai peaches Hot peaches and cold ice cream – what’s not right about that? FreshRead More...
Southern Inspired BBQ
March 8, 2018 11:20 amSouthern Inspired BBQ Southern US food is diverse, taking influences from Africa, UK and France, amongst others, and creating aRead More...
Orange Cups
February 26, 2018 1:17 pmA light orange flavour permeates the cake mix if using half cut oranges as the baking container. It takes aRead More...
Dessert on fire!
February 26, 2018 1:00 pmDessert on fire! Many of us like a little something sweet after the main meal, and there are loads ofRead More...
Holiday Braai
February 22, 2018 11:39 amHoliday Braai Our beautiful weather allows us to take full advantage of the holiday season and have some family andRead More...
Anna’s succulent fish
February 22, 2018 11:21 amA fly-fishing expedition years ago bagged us some small trout that we simply pan-fried in butter and ate as anRead More...
Tanya’s sticky ribs
February 22, 2018 11:00 amTanya Visser is known as a gardener, magazine editor and presenter of the TV programme The Gardener on The HomeRead More...
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