Braai Stuff – Outdoor Living
September 19, 2023 9:38 amRead in Afrikaans Check out our list of new and trendy braai products to make your braaiing extra easy in…
Healthy Alcohol?
October 31, 2022 2:28 pmThe trend dominating the alcohol industry For the past several years, consumers around the globe have turned towards healthier lifestyles.…
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…
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 amIn my opinion, the ultimate breakfast includes hash browns. Not just any hash browns, but the processed ones you get…
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 amDifferent herbs and spices give each boerewors recipe its unique flavour profile, and they are usually passed down from generation…
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.…
Quick and easy built-in braai
January 13, 2021 3:55 pmTake your braaiing to the next level with this DIY built-in braai. What you will need: 190 Top Gold solid…
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 about…
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…
Raising the Bar for Gin-o’-clock
December 9, 2020 9:34 pmRead in Afrikaans This DIY bar project is just what you need when it’s gin-o’-clock. What you need for your…
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…
Going Traditional
December 4, 2020 3:54 pmYou can always find a spot near your patio for a built-in braai. This small braai is great for small…
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 minceHandful parsley, choppedHandful mint, choppedHandful chives, chopped1 teaspoon chilli powder1/2…
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 Mauritians…
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…
To the patio we go!
December 2, 2020 9:55 amSummer is here, which means we should all be living outside.Here are some great products to fit in with that…
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 at…
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.…
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.…
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…
Build your own pizza oven
October 29, 2020 11:37 amThe function of a masonry oven is to trap and radiate heat from a fire, built inside the oven. The…
Who Does What at a Braai?
September 30, 2020 1:56 pmMention a braai to a South African and you’ll instantly conjure up memories of chops and wors grilling over a…
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…
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 Novel…
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 What makes this potato salad extra tasty is that the hot potatoes are steeped in stock for…
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 French…
Keep it cool
August 21, 2020 2:09 pmMake a braai feature from your cooler and a pallet or two. What you need: 1 x cooler box (preferably…
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…
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…
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 pmThis dish was invented so that we could try putting hot coals into cream to get an authentically smoky favour.…
Fire up your braai area
November 19, 2019 8:25 amFire is an invigorating element that conjures up images of danger, warmth and, best of all, delicious food. With so…
Getting organised around the braai
November 12, 2019 7:55 amRead in Afrikaans Choosing the correct outdoor furniture can make your braai area the place to be this summer. Most…
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 amIngredients:1 medium French loaf1 punnet strawberries3 eggs½ cup milkDash of vanilla extractSprinkle of cinnamonIcing sugar to serve Cut the French…
Jazz up your patio!
September 26, 2018 8:12 amBuild a unique three-piece patio set for your braai area, and be prepared for summer braai-ing. Two-Seater Bench What you…
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…
Tandoori time
March 16, 2018 2:33 pmTandoori time Making your own tandoori oven is really simple. Why not make one yourself, and cook up some great…
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 started…
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 braaied…
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 that…
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.…
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…
Pioneering braai delicacies
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 pmBest herbs for a braai We don’t need an excuse to braai – after all, it’s part of our heritage.…
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,…
Green up your braai area
March 9, 2018 11:42 amShop-bought marinades, cooking sauces, braai flavourings and dips are convenient, but nothing beats the fresh flavours of the ‘green factor’.…
And the kitchen sink
March 9, 2018 9:45 amComplete with the kitchen sink! What you need Cutting list: Pine cut to the following dimensions: 4 x 44mm x…
Tin braai can
March 9, 2018 8:47 amTin braai can Repurpose a paint tin to make a neat little braai! What you need Empty metal paint can…
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 pmS’mores Bar A trend that has taken America by storm and is sure to be a hit at home is…
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 pmBraaiing with herbs Tanya Visser, presenter of The Gardener and copresenter of Home Made Easy TV programmes, is a gardener…
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 pmVeggies on the braai Some say that veggies should be cooked in the kitchen, but these recipes make for great…
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 Inspired BBQ Southern US food is diverse, taking influences from Africa, UK and France, amongst others, and creating a…
Braai Cabinet
February 27, 2018 2:31 pmA braai cabinet with a difference A handy surface next to your braai is always so useful, for meat, tongs,…
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 pmDessert on fire! Many of us like a little something sweet after the main meal, and there are loads of…
Ina's Lamb Fix
February 23, 2018 8:14 amIna’s lamb fix A household name in South African food, Ina Paarman started in a garage with a very small…
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 amA fly-fishing expedition years ago bagged us some small trout that we simply pan-fried in butter and ate as an…
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…
Campfire Stories
November 23, 2017 4:25 pmFire Pit DIY Picture being gathered around a glowing fire, out in the open, sharing tales and good cheer with…
Fired up
June 11, 2015 8:05 amA portable fire pit is the perfect addition to your deck or patio, especially on chilly nights. Our Top Team…
Fabulous Fire Pit
November 26, 2014 8:26 amMaterials 1 bag PPC Cement 2 bags building sand 2 bags river sand 2 m reinforcing wire (Brickforce) 64 fire…
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