Some nights I have a really tough time thinking of a dish to make and I turn to the weird and wonderful. Sometimes my family love it…sometimes not so much! This little gem is definitely a keeper and was absolutely mouth wateringly delicious! This recipe comes together really quickly. The most time consuming bit is…
Appetizers
Pork Belly and Grilled Peach Salad
Summer is quickly coming to an end here in sunny Spain and we are trying to squeeze as many cool dishes and salads into our evening meals as possible. I made this pork belly and grilled peach salad after having some crispy beer braised pork left over and thought it would pair really well with…
Easy Tropical Shrimp Salad
It’s still salads at home and I wouldn’t have it any other way with this heat we are currently experiencing. The more I can stay away from a hot stove and oven the better. This easy tropical shrimp salad comes together really quickly and is simply delicious as a salad or dip for corn chips!…
Creamy Seafood Salad
It’s salad week at our house and I decided to put a twist on the classic potato salad by adding some not so traditional ingredients. How did it turn out? Scrumptious! I started off with a simple potato salad base, boiled potato cubed, boiled eggs, mayonnaise and seasoning. I then added additional ingredients including grated…
Spanish Marinated Artichokes
I absolutely love artichokes! In salads, as a pizza topping or just plain with some aioli or homemade mayonnaise. We have been having a salad week at home as it has been excruciatingly hot and I decided I would try my hand at marinating some bottled artichokes to give them a bit of a kick….
The Best Chicken Samosas For Any Party
I can guarantee you that once you have made these samosas or samoosas as we call them in South Africa, you will never go back to another recipe. They are savoury and spicy but not greasy and oh so moreish. This recipe is from my Dad, he has been perfecting it over the years and…
Bean and Corn Salad with Sriracha Mayo Dressing
Here is another simple salad for your next bbq with hardly any cooking required. I love bean salads, especially the old style South African bean salads that are tangy and sweet. This bean and corn salad with sriracha mayo dressing is both of those but with a slight heat and some variation with the addition…
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.
Spicy Chakalaka
If you are looking for a versatile dish nothing really beats this spicy chakalaka recipe. It can be used as a side, a salad or even a main paired with some meat and pap (South African maize porridge). This South African spicy vegetable relish has a really vibrant flavour with the crunchy vegetables and the…