Luscious Bowls: Mediterranean Bowl
December 16, 2020 11:02 amFood bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The fun thing aboutRead More...
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 aRead More...
Grilled Avo and Cous Cous
December 11, 2020 9:59 amTo be honest, this one is more for showing off than anything else. This recipe could be easily executed withoutRead More...
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 reallyRead More...
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 tookRead More...
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,Read More...
Braai Preserves – Apple and Date Chutney
December 10, 2020 2:39 pmAdd a touch of sweetness or a hit of chilli to your braaied meat with a selection of preserves, likeRead More...
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 meatRead More...
Luscious Bowls: Ramen Bowl
December 10, 2020 10:51 amFood bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The fun thing aboutRead More...
Aubergines with Balsamic Glaze Skewers
December 9, 2020 9:46 pm2 aubergines, thinly sliced lengthways1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Place the sliced aubergines in theRead More...
Luscious Bowls: Buddha Bowl
December 9, 2020 11:17 amFood bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The fun thing aboutRead More...
Luscious Bowls: Poke Bowl
December 6, 2020 10:02 pmFood bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The fun thing aboutRead More...
Perfect Porkchops
December 4, 2020 2:38 pmPanfried or braaied 4 – 6 servings Preparation time: 5 minutes Pan-frying or braaiing time: 8 – 10 minutes IngredientsRead More...
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 yourRead More...
Lamb Meatballs and Tomatoes with White Bean Purée
December 3, 2020 10:20 amIngredients for the meatballs and white bean purée 500g lamb minceHandful parsley, choppedHandful mint, choppedHandful chives, chopped1 teaspoon chilli powder1/2Read More...
Mazavaroo
December 2, 2020 10:05 pmMazavaroo, a well-loved Mauritian hot chilli sauce, is traditionally made with chillies, ginger, garlic, preserved lemons and spices, and MauritiansRead More...
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 bookRead More...
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 toRead More...
Sea bass with garlic butter
December 1, 2020 10:12 pmSea bass is the French fish most like the South African yellowtail that I used to catch while freediving atRead More...
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 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’sRead 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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