If there is anything quintessentially South African it must be vetkoek and curried mince! I challenge you to find a single South African that doesn’t like vetkoek, it is such a versatile vehicle for all kinds of toppings. Curried mince, chicken mayonnaise, golden syrup, strawberry jam…you can just about add anything to vetkoek and it…
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Easy Mint Raita – so easy to make
This easy mint raita is so simple to whip up and pairs so well with just about any spicy food. Try my easy mint raita with my durban mutton curry or chilli bites. You can make this recipe with only mint sauce but if you have fresh mint on hand it really does make a…
Daltjies Recipe – Chilli Bites
This version of the traditional daltjie (chilli bite) is a must try. A perfect crispy appetizer for any occasion. Adjust the heat to your liking but best served spicy with a cooling mint raita or chutney.
The Best Gambas Pil Pil
This garlicky spicy prawn dish is simply delectable. Here is my take on the classic Spanish tapa, my best gambas pil pil recipe.
Memorial Day Daiquiri
Celebrate Memorial day with this warm weather, summer ready Memorial Day Daiquiri. Really simple to make and very few ingredients needed. You can make this alcoholic or non-alcoholic, either way its fantastic and so refreshing. My three bases were a summer berry squash that I purchased pre-made (the blue bit), grenadine and vodka (the red…
Blueberry Gin and Tonic
I think my favourite drink must be a classic gin and tonic but I’m always game for new flavours. I was busy whipping up a batch of the best blueberry compote when I thought of adding some of it to a gin and tonic. My blueberry gin and tonic was born. It is amazingly refreshing…
The Best Blueberry Compote
Here’s a quick and easy compote recipe for the best blueberry compote. It goes great with pancakes or on freshly buttered toast. It also goes great over plain Greek yogurt or ice cream! At the moment the blueberries we get are particularly plump and juicy and very sweet so I thought what better time to…
Peri-Peri Chicken
Nothing quite beats peri-peri chicken on the braai (barbecue). There is something about that smokey flavour the wood brings to the party that just sets this marinated peri-peri chicken over the top. The marinade is pretty easy to make and you can make it as spicy as you want by adding more chili. If you…
Bacon, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Rolls
I had a craving for classic Cinnabons the other day when making some cream cheese frosting for my Wife’s cupcakes she was making and I thought of adapting the sweet dough to make a savoury option. That got me thinking and I adapted an old Cinnabon recipe and created some delicious bacon, ham and cheese…
Durban Mutton Curry
Oh my favourite dish. Yes that’s right, a curry is my favorite. It didn’t start out that way though. My Dad used to make really hot Durban mutton curry’s. The type that would take the skin off the roof of your mouth and that really put me off a curry. As I grew older though…