Braai Flexitarian
May 31, 2024 1:37 pmHow to make a meaty South African staple healthier for you and the environment. Being flexitarian is about being considerate…
Loaded Guacamole
March 4, 2024 2:48 pmFresh guacamole is a lovely dish to serve in the summer with some good dipping chips or crackers. What is…
Pool Party Cocktails
January 30, 2024 9:31 pmIn the summer time, when the weather is right, there’s nothing better than pool party cocktails! We have gathered 3…
Tequila Lime Prawns and Chipotle Mayo
January 30, 2024 9:08 pmReady for a mount-watering, Mexican-inspired feast? Here are two superb recipes for you that are perfect to enjoy during those…
Zigeuner Sauce
January 30, 2024 5:21 pmThis versatile Zigeuner sauce can be served with just about anything to add a tang and a bit of spice.…
Smoked German Meatloaf
January 30, 2024 5:11 pmKeen to try a Smoked German Meatloaf? Before we begin this recipe, let us just say in advance that this…
Gin Cocktail Recipes
January 23, 2024 2:38 pmRead in Afrikaans Tantalising botanical flavours of floral, citrus or spice-infused gin, the zing of citrus fruit, a subtle bite…
Gin Marinated Steak
January 23, 2024 9:44 amRead in Afrikaans Great tasting, melt in your mouth party favourite. Don’t limit your use of spiced gin to botanical…
BBQ Chicken Pizza On The Braai
October 27, 2023 12:50 pmRead in Afrikaans Turn your braai into a pizza oven! This works best if you have a kettle braai. If…
How To Make Biltong At Home
October 27, 2023 10:15 amRead in Afrikaans South Africa’s favourite snack can be easily made at home with the right tools, the right recipe…
Spicy Lamb Burgers with Raita and Onion Bhajis
October 25, 2023 12:51 pmRead in Afrikaans Our spicy lamb burger was inspired by the Naga Delhi spiced double lamb burger with onion bhajis…
Black Forest Cake
October 24, 2023 9:53 amRead in Afrikaans A traditional Black Forest cake consists of layers of chocolate cake doused in kirsch liqueur and layered…
Greek Style Lamb Flatty
October 24, 2023 9:22 amRead in Afrikaans We borrowed this recipe From Justin Bonello after trying it with him on one of our adventures…
Marrow with Mint Raita
October 11, 2023 1:35 pmRead in Afrikaans Rich in flavour. Underrated. Inexpensive. Really easy to do on the fire. Honestly, what’s more to love…
Braai scones with strawberry jam and cream
October 4, 2023 9:47 amRead in Afrikaans Turn your braai into an oven and bake these easy scones. Our afternoon tea is a little…
Caesar Salad On A Stick
September 19, 2023 3:35 pmRead in Afrikaans This is not a traditional Caesar, but definitely a tasty salad and with a different and fun…
Yoghurt Flatbreads
September 19, 2023 2:17 pmRead in Afrikaans This is Justin Bonello’s go-to flatbread recipe on the fire. Whether you are making asbrood (where the…
Spicy Grilled Fish Flatbreads
September 7, 2023 10:06 amRead in Afrikaans These spicy fish flatbreads are a breeze to make and so tasty. The fish takes a few…
Grilled Ham, Cheese and Apple Butter Sandwiches
September 7, 2023 9:48 amRead in Afrikaans The inspiration for our take on English street food comes from the iconic Camden Market, which is…
Punchy Mediterranean Veggies
September 1, 2023 12:06 pmYou can never go wrong with a good potato bake. However, if you’re looking for something a little different (and…
Roasted Duck with Charred Cabbage and Asian Dressing
December 13, 2022 3:07 pmStuffed with flavour, this tasty duck lifts any casual braai into a gourmet experience. For the duck 1 whole duck…
Kids Braai Food Ideas
October 31, 2022 11:37 amRead in Afrikaans It is often that children are last on the list when it comes to planning a braai,…
South African Sushi
May 16, 2022 4:33 pmAnd why not? Sushi ingredients with a SA twist, served with spicy chakalaka relish that you can make yourself. To…
The Aussie Sausage Sandwich
May 16, 2022 11:59 amSausage and bread go together like curry and rice or macaroni and cheese, and every culture has some form of…
Loco Moco Burger
May 16, 2022 11:48 amRead in Afrikaans The ultimate Hawaiian comfort food, Loco Moco consists of rice topped with a hamburger patty, brown gravy…
BBQ Sauce
April 14, 2022 1:12 pmMaking your own BBQ sauce is very easy, and it’s a sure-fire way to take your braai to the next…
The American Dog
April 14, 2022 1:02 pmAccording to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (yes, that is a real thing), more than 150 million hot…
Gourmet Burger Patties
April 13, 2022 4:32 pmMake you own gourmet burgers: it’s the right thing to do. Make big batches and freeze the patties for quick…
The Cubano – The Cuban Sandwich
April 13, 2022 4:11 pmAnyone who has ever had the Cubano will have been won over by the combination of ham, cheese, marinated roast…
Focaccia Bread Art
March 30, 2022 3:04 pmYou’ve probably seen this trend sweeping across social media. Influencers and foodies alike have been sharing their creations, and making…
Cowboy Candy
March 30, 2022 2:49 pmThe history of the cowboy Although associated with America, cowboy tradition actually originated in Spain. The name ‘cowboy’ comes from…
Campfire Biscuits
March 30, 2022 2:40 pmCowboy campfire biscuits are different to the teatime staple South Africans love. American biscuits are a savoury bread item, similar…
Cooking with Cowboys
March 29, 2022 3:38 pmSouth Africans are no strangers to fire – the braai is a cultural staple. However, 200 years before we were…
Making Sausages with Ryan and Gus
March 29, 2022 3:27 pmThese foodies have a love of cooking, especially on their braais, and have the hours of experimenting in the kitchen…
Prawn Burgers
March 9, 2022 11:21 amRead in Afrikaans How to make the Battered Prawns for the prawn burgers 12 large prawns, cleaned and peeled Oil…
Crispy Chicken Burgers with Sticky Chilli Sauce
March 9, 2022 11:13 amRead in Afrikaans The combination of the saltiness of the chicken with the sweetness and then the spiciness of the…
Cheese and Onion Burger
March 9, 2022 10:56 amRead in Afrikaans Strong cheese and crispy fried onions make this a pretty amazing classic combo burger. For The Burger:…
The Italian Garden Hot Dog
March 7, 2022 5:06 pmThe classic combination of tomato and basil rocks this topping. To make your Italian Garden Hot Dog 8 ripe cherry…
Deep Fried Mac and Cheese and Bacon Jam Burgers
March 7, 2022 4:45 pmRead in Afrikaans This deep fried mac and cheese burger with bacon jam is a giant burger that is packed…
Sweet Potato Chilli Fries
February 1, 2022 11:46 amThe combination of the sweetness of the potato with the saltiness and then the spiciness of the seasoning takes these…
Hashbrown Breakfast Burger
February 1, 2022 11:37 amRead in Afrikaans In my opinion, the ultimate breakfast includes hash browns. Not just any hash browns, but the processed…
Lamb and Tzatziki Burger
February 1, 2022 11:22 amRead in Afrikaans 800g lamb mince ½ onion, grated 1 clove garlic, minced 1 red pepper, finely diced 1 egg…
Make Your Own Boerewors
February 1, 2022 11:13 amRead in Afrikaans Different herbs and spices give each boerewors recipe its unique flavour profile, and they are usually passed…
Corn Dogs
January 31, 2022 3:56 pmAnother American classic, corn dogs are simply hot dog sausages dipped in batter and deep fried, and their origin is…
Apple Slaw and Russian Dressing Hot Dog
January 31, 2022 3:30 pmPeople have been combining pork and apple for centuries, and it is still one of the best pairings. This apple…
Pork with Mango Salsa
November 30, 2021 2:25 pmRead in Afrikaans The tastes of summer are evident in this recipe for pork ribs pared with mango salsa. The…
Lavender and Lemongrass Cheesecake
November 29, 2021 1:29 pmRead in Afrikaans Infuse your food with flavour! The seeds you sowed and the seedlings you planted have grown beautifully…
Pimped Malva Pudding
March 11, 2021 10:48 amRead in Afrikaans We are upgrading this popular dessert, the malva pudding, and see no harm in adding fragrant and…
Braai Banquet
March 11, 2021 10:25 amEntertaining is lots of fun, especially when you go beyond the casual braai and elevate it to a braai banquet.…
Mediterranean Bowl
December 16, 2020 11:02 amRead in Afrikaans Food bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The…
Damper with Rosemary and Olives
December 11, 2020 10:12 amDamper is a traditional Australian bread that is cooked in an iron pot over hot coals. It was originally a…
Grilled Avo and Cous Cous
December 11, 2020 9:59 amRead in Afrikaans To be honest, this one is more for showing off than anything else. This recipe could be…
On the Side – Potato and Chorizo
December 11, 2020 9:33 amIn a traditional clambake ingredients like corn, potato and chorizo are added to the seafood, but to cook these really…
Seafood In A Wheelbarrow
December 11, 2020 9:15 amThe only problem with cooking on the beach is that most beaches don’t allow fires and cooking, so we took…
Surf and Turf – The Turf Steaks
December 10, 2020 3:07 pmThe Americans are famous for their beach clambakes, where a hole is dug on the beach and lined with rocks,…
Braai Preserves – Apple and Date Chutney
December 10, 2020 2:39 pmRead in Afrikaans Add a touch of sweetness or a hit of chilli to your braaied meat with a selection…
Asian Beef and Orange Kebabs
December 10, 2020 11:32 amIngredients for the Asian Beef Kebabs 500g beef ribeye, cut into cubes (you can use your favourite cut of meat…
Ramen Bowl
December 10, 2020 10:51 amRead in Afirkaans Food bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The…
Aubergines with Balsamic Glaze Skewers
December 9, 2020 9:46 pmWhether it’s a kebab, skewer or simply food on a stick, you will find the use of sharpened tools to…
Luscious Bowls: Buddha Bowl
December 9, 2020 11:17 amRead in Afrikaans Food bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The…
Luscious Bowls: Poke Bowl
December 6, 2020 10:02 pmRead in Afrikaans Food bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The…
Perfect Porkchops
December 4, 2020 2:38 pmRead in Afrikaans 4 – 6 servings Preparation time: 5 minutes Pan-frying or braaiing time: 8 – 10 minutes Ingredients…
Sticky Pork Rashers
December 4, 2020 2:37 pmWith versatile, value-for-money pork, there’s always new and exciting tastes to try. Impress your friends with this recipe at your…
Lamb Meatballs and Tomatoes with White Bean Purée
December 3, 2020 10:20 amIngredients for the meatballs and white bean purée 500g lamb mince Handful parsley, chopped Handful mint, chopped Handful chives, chopped…
Mazavaroo
December 2, 2020 10:05 pmMazavaroo, a well-loved Mauritian hot chilli sauce that is traditionally made with chillies, ginger, garlic, preserved lemons and spices. Many…
Mini Spare Ribs
December 2, 2020 9:47 pmGirls have decided that they too can fire up a braai and do some really good braaiing. In her book…
Potato Salad on a Stick
December 2, 2020 10:15 amWhether it’s a kebab, skewer or simply food on a stick, you will find the use of sharpened tools to…
Sea bass with garlic butter
December 1, 2020 10:12 pmRead in Afrikaans South African Kobus Botha is taking Paris by storm. He has introduced the art of the braai…
Mealies With Coriander and Sour Cream
November 23, 2020 9:51 amRead in Afrikaans The classic mealie is a braai staple, yet often possibly a slightly boring one. By adding buckets…
Slugs On Toast – Braai Recipe
November 13, 2020 3:01 pmRead in Afrikaans Girls have decided that they too can fire up a braai and do some really good braaiing.…
Smoked Trout with Orange Salad
November 13, 2020 2:51 pmRead in Afrikaans The practice of smoking food has been around for centuries, originally used to preserve food for long…
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, evidence…
Toebas
November 13, 2020 9:49 amRead in Afrikaans Girls have decided that they too can fire up a braai and do some really good braaiing.…
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 the…
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 many…
Dill Potato Salad
August 28, 2020 2:05 pmRead in Afrikaans In South Africa, potato salad is a standard. go-to dish at a braai or family gathering. The…
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 the…
Caramelised prime pork chops with brinjals
August 21, 2020 2:23 pmRead in Afrikaans South African Kobus Botha is taking Paris by storm. He has introduced the art of the braai…
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, deveined…
Chickpea Burgers with Mango Salsa
March 19, 2020 12:53 pmRead in Afrikaans Finding a good meat-free burger patty that stays together to cook properly on a braai is a…
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 honey…
Smokey Prego Rolls
December 4, 2019 1:07 pmRead in Afrikaans This is almost a cheat’s way of smoking brisket, as a whole brisket takes several hours to…
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: 2…
Sweet potato bake
December 4, 2019 1:00 pmRead in Afrikaans A slightly different take on a dish that is a staple at any South African braai. Ingredients…
Clam Chowder
December 4, 2019 12:48 pmRead in Afrikaans A pot of tasty clam soup with freshly baked bread is always a winner for a big…
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 to…
Lamb with Charcoal Cream
December 4, 2019 12:46 pmRead in Afrikaans This dish was invented so that we could try putting hot charcoal into cream to get an…
Eggplant and Halloumi Skewers
November 19, 2019 12:53 pmRead in Afrikaans Jamaican jerk marinade isn’t particularly common in South Africa but it has the perfect tropical flair for…
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 tuck…
Jalapeño Poppers
October 25, 2019 1:37 pmRead in Afrikaans Hot and spicy poppers are the perfect starter to get your taste buds revved up for the…
French Toast Skewers
January 21, 2019 8:00 amIt makes sense that roasting meat on a stick has been around for a very long time. As you can…
Asian Inspired Cooking
November 15, 2018 2:35 pmRead in Afrikaans We got a bit creative for this Asian inspired dish of spring onion pancakes with Chinese BBQ…
Loaded Fries
November 15, 2018 1:04 pmLees in Afrikaans This use of frozen potato chips is super easy and tastes great, making it perfect for your…
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 tends…
Braaiing with Ina Paarman
March 16, 2018 2:21 pmOur favourite lady of South African cooking products is most definitely Ina Paarman. While she started her career as a…
Jan’s best braai
March 15, 2018 11:30 amJan Braai believes that it is your democratic right to eat properly braaied food. His new book, The Democratic Republic…
The Banting Braai
March 15, 2018 10:36 amThe name on everyone’s lips these days is ‘banting’, and The Real Meal Revolution, the book that tells the banting…
Jam bread sticks: filled with apricot jam
March 15, 2018 10:09 amA braai should involve the whole family, which means also keeping the kids busy. One way to do this is…
Braai Breakfast
March 15, 2018 9:27 amLong-life salads These two old-fashioned salads last for ages if kept cool. In fact, they last so well that you…
Braai delicacies: Aromatic pumpkin potjie
March 14, 2018 7:00 pmThe rich aroma of whole coriander seeds scorching in the kitchen fills the home and wafts in fragrant clouds onto…
Shisa nyama with Tanya
March 14, 2018 6:31 pmShisa nyama is a Zulu phrase that literally means to ‘burn meat’, but usually refers to the gathering of friends…
Best herbs for a braai
March 14, 2018 5:31 pmWe don’t need an excuse to braai – after all, it’s part of our heritage. But, like all other good…
Turkish barbeque
March 12, 2018 10:16 amThe Turks love to barbeque, mainly because it gives them an extra opportunity to drink raki, a traditional Turkish drink,…
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 been…
S'mores Bar
March 8, 2018 4:37 pmA trend that has taken America by storm and is sure to be a hit at home is a S’mores…
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. We…
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 chilli…
Braaiing with herbs
March 8, 2018 3:35 pmTanya Visser, presenter of The Gardener and copresenter of Home Made Easy TV programmes, is a gardener at heart. So…
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 filled…
Veggies on the braai
March 8, 2018 2:30 pmAt very many South African braais, the veggies (if there are any) are usually cooked in the kitchen while the…
Quick and Easy Braai Desserts
March 8, 2018 11:37 amBraai peaches – our number one braai dessert Hot peaches and cold ice cream, the best braai dessert – what’s…
Southern Inspired BBQ
March 8, 2018 11:20 amSouthern US food is diverse, taking influences from Africa, UK and France, amongst others, and creating a unique southern style…
Orange, cranberry and coconut cakes
February 26, 2018 1:17 pmMany of us like a little something sweet after the main meal, and there are loads of puddings and desserts…
Dessert on fire!
February 26, 2018 1:00 pmMany of us like a little something sweet after the main meal, and there are loads of puddings and desserts…
Ina's Lamb Fix
February 23, 2018 8:14 amA household name in South African food, Ina Paarman started in a garage with a very small team and a…
Holiday Braai
February 22, 2018 11:39 amOur beautiful weather allows us to take full advantage of the holiday season and have some family and friends around…
Anna’s Succulent Fish
February 22, 2018 11:21 amBraaiing fish is always fun. A fly-fishing expedition years ago bagged us some small trout that we simply pan-fried in…
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 Home…
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