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Classic Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers
Creamy homemade vanilla custard layered with ripe bananas, vanilla wafers and softly whipped cream.
Serves 10 25 min
Egg, Cheese and Bean Breakfast Burrito
A hearty breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, beans, cheese, tomato and avocado.
Serves 4 15 min
Chocolate Fondant with Molten Centre
Rich individual chocolate cakes with delicate baked edges and a warm molten chocolate centre.
Serves 9 30 min
Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Toast
Wholewheat toast topped with creamy peanut butter, fresh banana and cinnamon for a fast filling breakfast.
Serves 2 5 min
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Wrap
A warm toasted tortilla filled with scrambled egg, crispy bacon, cheese and tomato for breakfast on the go.
Serves 4 10 min
Crêpes Suzette
Delicate French crêpes warmed in a glossy butter and fresh-orange sauce for an elegant citrus dessert.
Serves 4 20 min
Savoury Mushroom and Cheese Omelette
A fluffy savoury omelette packed with golden mushrooms and melted cheese for a satisfying breakfast.
Serves 2 10 min
Traditional South African Koeksisters
Crisp plaited South African pastries plunged straight from the hot oil into ice-cold spiced syrup for their famous sticky crunch.
Serves 12 45 min
Crispy Hash Brown Breakfast with Eggs
Golden crispy potato hash browns served with fried eggs and grilled tomatoes for a proper weekend breakfast.
Serves 4 15 min
Fresh Fruit, Muesli and Greek Yoghurt Breakfast Bowl
Creamy Greek yoghurt layered with crunchy muesli, seasonal fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey.
Serves 2 10 min
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms
Tender chicken and golden mushrooms in a rich creamy garlic sauce, perfect with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta.
Serves 4 15 min
Chocolate Brownie Self-Saucing Pudding
A rich chocolate pudding with a brownie-like top and warm fudgy sauce underneath, made for serving with vanilla ice cream.
Serves 6 15 min
Classic Pavlova with Fresh Cream and Fruit
Crisp meringue with a soft marshmallow centre, piled high with vanilla cream and colourful fresh fruit.
Serves 8 25 min
Beef Stroganoff with Rice
Tender strips of beef and mushrooms in a rich mustard and cream sauce, served with fluffy rice.
Serves 4 15 min
Ultimate Sticky Toffee Pudding
A soft date sponge drenched in a rich homemade toffee sauce, best served warm with vanilla ice cream, cream or custard.
Serves 7 30 min
Baked Cheesecake with Berry Compote
A smooth baked vanilla cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base, finished with a bright homemade berry compote.
Serves 10 25 min
Sausage and Soft-Poached Egg Breakfast Muffin
A toasted English muffin layered with a juicy pork sausage patty and soft-poached egg for a hearty breakfast.
Serves 4 10 min
Lemon Posset with Shortbread
A beautifully simple three-ingredient lemon cream that sets into a silky dessert, served chilled with crisp shortbread.
Serves 6 15 min
Cheese, Ham and Pepper Omelette
A classic breakfast omelette filled with smoky ham, melted cheese and sweet peppers.
Serves 2 10 min
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Breakfast Bagel
A toasted bagel generously spread with cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon, cucumber and fresh dill.
Serves 2 10 min
Easy Dark Chocolate Mousse
A light yet deeply chocolatey mousse made with dark chocolate and whipped egg whites, perfect for preparing ahead.
Serves 4 10 min
Classic Eggs Benedict
Toasted English muffins topped with crispy bacon, soft-poached eggs and rich homemade Hollandaise sauce.
Serves 2 10 min
Homemade Beef Burgers with Caramelised Onions and Potato Wedges
Juicy homemade beef burgers topped with sweet caramelised onions and cheese, served with crispy oven-baked potato wedges.
Serves 4 20 min
Grilled Halloumi with Fig and Honey
Golden grilled halloumi paired with sweet figs, honey and fresh herbs for a quick sweet-and-salty vegetarian starter.
Serves 4 10 min
Classic Tiramisu
An easy make-ahead Italian dessert layered with coffee-soaked sponge fingers, mascarpone cream, chocolate and cocoa.
Serves 6 30 min
Traditional Lamb and Green Bean Bredie
Old-fashioned groenboontjiebredie with tender lamb, green beans and potatoes slowly cooked with simple Cape spices.
Serves 6 20 min
Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Tender spiced chicken skewers served with a creamy coconut peanut dipping sauce - an easy crowd-pleasing starter.
Serves 6 25 min
Classic Fruit and Custard Trifle
A celebratory layered dessert of sponge cake, fruit, jelly, creamy custard and softly whipped cream.
Serves 10 40 min
Red Wine Poached Pears with Cinnamon
Whole pears gently poached in red wine, vanilla and cinnamon until ruby-red and tender, then served with reduced spiced syrup.
Serves 6 20 min
Durban-Style Chicken Curry with Rice
A fragrant Durban-inspired chicken curry with potatoes, tomatoes and warming spices, served with fluffy rice.
Serves 6 20 min
Traditional Tomato Bredie
A deeply comforting South African mutton bredie slowly cooked with ripe tomatoes, potatoes and aromatic spices.
Serves 6 20 min
Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Crispy golden chicken schnitzels served with a rich creamy mushroom sauce for an easy restaurant-style dinner at home.
Serves 4 20 min
Avocado Toast with Soft Fried Eggs
Crunchy toast topped with creamy seasoned avocado and soft fried eggs for a fresh filling breakfast.
Serves 2 5 min
Slow-Cooked Oxtail
Fall-apart tender oxtail slow-cooked with onions, carrots, tomatoes and herbs in a deep, rich gravy.
Serves 6 25 min
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberries
A silky Italian set-cream dessert scented with vanilla and served with fresh strawberries.
Serves 4 10 min
Easy Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Juicy peaches baked beneath a buttery golden cobbler topping, served warm with melting vanilla ice cream.
Serves 4 10 min
Classic Vanilla Soufflé
A light, beautifully risen vanilla soufflé with a tender custardy centre, served straight from the oven.
Serves 6 25 min
Traditional Cottage Pie
Rich savoury beef mince and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.
Serves 6 25 min
Classic Bacon and Eggs with Grilled Tomato
A timeless breakfast plate with crispy bacon, eggs cooked your way, grilled tomato and golden toast.
Serves 2 5 min
Banana and Nut Overnight Oats
Creamy overnight oats with banana, yoghurt, nuts and cinnamon for an easy make-ahead breakfast.
Serves 2 10 min
Classic Crème Brûlée
Silky vanilla custard beneath a thin, crisp layer of caramelised sugar - an elegant classic that is surprisingly straightforward to make.
Serves 6 20 min
Sticky Chicken Drumsticks with Crispy Potato Wedges
Juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks coated in a sweet, savoury sticky glaze and served with crisp potato wedges.
Serves 4 15 min
Hake with Lemon Butter, Roast Potatoes and Vegetables
Tender oven-baked hake finished with garlic lemon butter and served with golden roast potatoes and vegetables.
Serves 4 15 min
Classic Apple Crumble with Custard
Soft sweet-tart apples beneath a crisp buttery crumble topping, perfect served warm with vanilla custard.
Serves 4 15 min
Creamy Bacon Mac and Cheese
Creamy macaroni coated in a rich cheese sauce with crispy bacon and a bubbling golden cheese topping.
Serves 6 15 min
Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
Soft creamy scrambled eggs served with smoked salmon and toast for an easy café-style breakfast.
Serves 2 5 min
Chicken and Mushroom Pie
Creamy chicken and mushrooms topped with crisp golden puff pastry for a comforting family pie.
Serves 6 25 min
Baked Beans on Toast with Fried Egg
A simple comforting breakfast of hot baked beans, crisp buttered toast and a golden fried egg.
Serves 2 5 min
Chakalaka Boerewors Eggs Benedict
A proudly South African take on Eggs Benedict with toasted English muffins, boerewors patties, spicy tomato chakalaka and soft-poached eggs.
Serves 4 25 min
Paneer, Chickpea and Vegetable Curry
A hearty meat-free curry with golden paneer, chickpeas and vegetables in a fragrant tomato and coconut sauce.
Serves 4 15 min
Chicken à la King with Rice
Tender chicken, mushrooms and peppers in a smooth creamy sauce served over fluffy rice for a classic family supper.
Serves 6 20 min
Classic Baked Alaska
A spectacular frozen dessert of cake and ice cream completely enclosed in fluffy golden meringue.
Serves 12 45 min
Baked Camembert with Garlic and Rosemary
Warm gooey Camembert baked with garlic and rosemary and served with golden crusty bread for dipping.
Serves 4 10 min
Crispy Calamari with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Tender calamari coated in a light crisp crust and served with fresh lemon and creamy garlic aioli.
Serves 4 20 min
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms
Juicy baked mushrooms filled with creamy feta, spinach, garlic and herbs for an easy vegetarian starter.
Serves 6 15 min
Mini Beef Meatballs in Tomato Herb Sauce
Juicy bite-sized beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and herb sauce, perfect with toothpicks or crusty bread.
Serves 6 20 min
Classic Steak Tartare
Hand-chopped beef fillet seasoned with shallot, capers, cornichons, Dijon mustard and herbs, topped with egg yolk.
Serves 4 25 min
Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame
A simple authentic Japanese miso soup with delicate tofu, wakame seaweed and spring onion in savoury dashi stock.
Serves 4 5 min
Prawn and Chorizo Skewers
Juicy prawns and smoky chorizo threaded onto skewers and quickly grilled with garlic, paprika and lemon.
Serves 4 15 min
Bobotie Spring Rolls with Chutney
Crispy spring rolls filled with fragrant South African bobotie-style beef mince, chutney and warm Cape spices.
Serves 8 40 min
Baba Ganoush with Warm Pita and Pomegranate
Smoky roasted aubergine blended with tahini, garlic and lemon, topped with pomegranate seeds and served with warm pita.
Serves 6 15 min
Classic Spanish Gazpacho
A chilled Spanish soup made with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic and olive oil - fresh, vibrant and ideal for warm weather.
Serves 6 20 min
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Purée
Caramelised scallops served over smooth buttery cauliflower purée for a refined but uncomplicated seafood starter.
Serves 4 15 min
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Fresh Vietnamese-style rice paper rolls packed with prawns, noodles, herbs and vegetables and served with creamy peanut dipping sauce.
Serves 6 30 min
White Fish Ceviche with Lime, Chilli and Coriander
Fresh firm white fish cured in lime juice and tossed with chilli, tomato, onion and coriander for a bright refreshing starter.
Serves 6 20 min
Escargot in Garlic Herb Butter
Classic French escargots baked until sizzling in rich garlic, shallot and parsley butter and served with crusty bread.
Serves 4 20 min
Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes and Basil Oil
Creamy burrata served with ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil dressing and extra-virgin olive oil for an elegant no-fuss starter.
Serves 4 15 min
Biltong and Blue Cheese Salad with Candied Walnuts
A proudly South African salad of crisp apple, celery, blue cheese, biltong and crunchy caramelised walnuts.
Serves 4 30 min
Crispy Ham and Cheese Croquettes
Golden crumbed potato croquettes filled with smoky ham and melted mature cheese, ideal as a warm starter or sharing plate.
Serves 6 30 min
Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan and Rocket
Paper-thin beef fillet dressed simply with lemon and olive oil, finished with peppery rocket and shaved Parmesan.
Serves 4 20 min
Chutney & Mustard Braai Sauce
Fruit chutney and mustard make a sweet-and-tangy braai sauce for chops, chicken and boerewors.
Serves 12 5 min
Peach Chutney Braai Sauce
Fruity peach chutney, tomato, garlic and spice cooked into a glossy braai sauce for pork, chicken and lamb.
Serves 12 5 min
Ruby Quince Preserve
A beautifully clear quince preserve cooked long and slowly until the fruit becomes translucent and ruby coloured.
Serves 20 30 min
Ouma's Quince Preserve
Slow-cooked kwepers turn from pale gold to a glorious ruby-red in this fragrant old-fashioned preserve.
Serves 20 30 min
Traditional Makataan Preserve
Old-fashioned makataankonfyt made from firm watermelon preserve fruit, slowly transformed into jewel-like pieces in syrup.
Serves 24 40 min
Cape Gooseberry Jam
A bright golden jam made from tart-sweet Cape gooseberries with just enough lemon to sharpen their naturally tropical flavour.
Serves 16 15 min
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Jam
Nothing fancy — just ripe strawberries, sugar and lemon cooked into the bright homemade jam generations grew up eating.
Serves 20 15 min
Kumquat Preserve with Cinnamon
Whole jewel-like kumquats poached in a cinnamon-scented syrup — perfect with cheese, yoghurt or fresh farm bread.
Serves 20 25 min
Naartjie Marmalade
A distinctly South African citrus marmalade bursting with sweet naartjie fragrance and fine ribbons of tender peel.
Serves 24 30 min
Hanepoot Grape Jam
Fragrant Hanepoot grapes cooked into a golden Cape-style jam that captures the unmistakable Muscat flavour of the fruit.
Serves 18 20 min
Ouma se Kerrieboontjies
Green beans and onions in a sweet, tangy curry pickle — a beloved old-fashioned South African pantry and braai-table favourite.
Serves 12 20 min
Old-Fashioned Tomato Preserve
Firm tomatoes preserved whole in a clear lemon-and-ginger syrup — an old pantry recipe that deserves to be rediscovered.
Serves 20 30 min
Cape-Spiced Pickled Figs
Firm figs pickled in a fragrant sweet vinegar with cinnamon, cloves and coriander seeds — exceptional alongside cold meats and cheese.
Serves 16 20 min
Apricot & Kernel Jam
Deeply fruity apricot jam with a tiny amount of crushed apricot kernel for the subtle almond-like note remembered from old farm kitchens.
Serves 20 25 min
Classic Monkeygland Sauce
A classic South African sweet-and-tangy steakhouse sauce made with tomato, chutney, Worcestershire sauce and chilli.
Serves 10 10 min
Traditional Mango Atchar
Crunchy green mango pieces tossed with chilli, mustard seed and aromatic pickle masala for a bold South African Indian favourite.
Serves 20 30 min
Rosemary Pickled Grapes
Sweet grapes transformed with vinegar, rosemary and warm spices into an unusual pickle made for cheese boards and cold meats.
Serves 12 15 min
Traditional Peri-Peri Sauce
A bold peri-peri sauce with chilli, garlic, lemon, paprika and vinegar for chicken, prawns and braaied meat.
Serves 12 10 min
Sweet-and-Sour Pickled Onions
Crisp little onions steeped in a sweet aromatic vinegar — delicious with cold meats, braai food and cheese.
Serves 16 25 min
Sticky South African Braai Sauce
A rich sticky braai basting sauce combining tomato, chutney, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and mustard.
Serves 12 5 min
Chakalaka Relish
A vibrant spicy vegetable relish of onion, peppers, carrots, tomato and beans.
Serves 8 15 min
Chicken and Vegetable Soup
A wholesome chicken soup with plenty of vegetables, herbs and tender shredded chicken — simple, nourishing home cooking.
Serves 6 15 min
Traditional Whole Green Fig Preserve
A true South African farm-stall classic: firm young green figs slowly cooked until translucent in a fragrant sugar syrup.
Serves 20 30 min
Classic South African Sweet Chilli Sauce
A glossy homemade sweet chilli sauce with garlic and a gentle chilli kick for dipping, braais, burgers and chicken.
Serves 16 10 min
Sweet Pepper Relish
Red and yellow peppers cooked slowly with onion, vinegar and sugar into a colourful sweet-and-tangy relish.
Serves 12 15 min
Tangy Jalapeño Mustard
Sharp mustard with jalapeño, honey and vinegar, superb on boerewors rolls, burgers and cold meats.
Serves 12 10 min
Creamy Peppercorn Steak Sauce
A rich cream sauce loaded with cracked black peppercorns, perfect over steak straight from the braai.
Serves 6 5 min
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
A classic creamy mushroom sauce with garlic and thyme for steak, chicken, schnitzel and baked potatoes.
Serves 6 10 min
Garlic & Chilli Sauce
Punchy garlic and fresh chilli combine in a versatile sauce for steak, chicken, seafood, burgers and braaied vegetables.
Serves 12 10 min
Green Tomato & Ginger Jam
A clever farm-kitchen preserve turning firm green tomatoes into a glossy sweet jam scented with ginger and lemon.
Serves 18 20 min
Apricot Braai Glaze
A sticky apricot, mustard and lemon glaze for pork chops, chicken, snoek and lamb over the coals.
Serves 10 5 min
Honey, Mustard & Lemon Dressing
A bright all-purpose vinaigrette balancing honey, mustard and fresh lemon.
Serves 8 5 min
Spiced Watermelon Rind Pickle
A clever zero-waste preserve turning watermelon rind into crisp sweet-and-sour bites scented with cinnamon and ginger.
Serves 16 30 min
Ushatini Tomato Relish
A fresh South African tomato, onion and chilli relish that is brilliant with pap, grilled meat and braai food.
Serves 6 15 min
Amasi, Mint & Coriander Sauce
Cooling amasi blended with mint, coriander, cumin, lemon and green chilli, excellent with braaied or spicy meat.
Serves 8 10 min
Braai Mielies with Chilli, Lime & Mature Cheddar
Charred mielies brushed with chilli-lime butter and finished with mature Cheddar — familiar South African braai food with a fresh twist.
Serves 6 10 min
Spiced Strawberry Jam
Classic strawberry jam given a subtle grown-up twist with cinnamon and just a whisper of warming spice.
Serves 20 15 min
Sweet Chilli & Lime Salad Dressing
Sweet chilli, fresh lime and mustard make a lively dressing for chicken salads, avocado and slaw.
Serves 8 5 min
Creamy Mustard Sauce for Gammon & Cold Meats
A smooth creamy mustard sauce with a gentle sweet-and-sour flavour for gammon, tongue and cold meat platters.
Serves 10 5 min
Creamy Garlic & Herb Salad Dressing
A cool creamy dressing packed with garlic, parsley and chives for green salads, potato salad and crunchy vegetables.
Serves 8 10 min
Orange, Honey & Mustard Vinaigrette
Fresh orange, honey and wholegrain mustard create a sweet-and-tangy dressing for beetroot, feta and leafy salads.
Serves 8 5 min
Green Bean & Baby Potato Mustard Salad
Tender baby potatoes and crisp green beans tossed in a creamy mustard-and-herb dressing.
Serves 6 15 min
Ouma se Sweet Mustard Salad Dressing
An old-school sweet mustard salad dressing with a creamy sweet-and-sour flavour.
Serves 10 5 min
Lime, Chilli & Garlic Braai Chicken
Butterflied chicken marinated in fresh lime, garlic and chilli, then slowly braaied until smoky outside and juicy inside.
Serves 6 15 min
Sticky Chutney & Mustard Braai Ribs
Tender pork ribs finished over the fire with a sticky fruit-chutney, mustard and garlic glaze.
Serves 6 15 min
Hot Homemade Chilli Sauce
A fiery red chilli sauce with tomato, garlic and vinegar for anyone who likes their braai food properly hot.
Serves 16 10 min
Springbok Fillet with Rosemary & Red Wine Basting
Lean springbok fillet cooked quickly over hot coals with rosemary, garlic and a rich red-wine basting.
Serves 6 15 min
Creamy Butternut Soup
Smooth roasted butternut soup with gentle warming spices and cream — an easy South African family favourite.
Serves 6 15 min
Creamy Biltong Soup
A proudly South African creamy soup packed with savoury biltong and cheese, ideal as a starter or warming winter meal.
Serves 6 10 min
Fig & Pomegranate Preserve
Ripe figs and ruby pomegranate combine in a sophisticated preserve that remains perfectly at home on a South African cheese board.
Serves 16 15 min
Grandmother's Mixed Vegetable Atchar
A colourful family-style atchar of cauliflower, carrot, cabbage and green beans packed with South African Indian pickle spices.
Serves 20 30 min
Cape Sour Fig Jam
A distinctive Cape preserve made from indigenous suurvytjies, with an intense sweet-tart flavour unlike ordinary fig jam.
Serves 16 20 min
Boerewors Tomato & Onion Relish
Soft caramelised onions and tomato cooked into a sweet savoury relish made for boerie rolls and braaied wors.
Serves 8 10 min
Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Braai Salad
Juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber and salty feta make a refreshing South African summer braai salad.
Serves 8 15 min
Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
A filling home-style beef soup loaded with vegetables, barley and tender pieces of beef for a satisfying family meal.
Serves 8 20 min
Durban Masala Steak Braai Skewers
Tender beef skewers inspired by Durban flavours, marinated with masala, ginger, garlic and chilli before hitting the coals.
Serves 6 20 min
Sticky Apricot & Chilli Braaied Snoek
A Cape braai favourite with a modern kick: whole snoek basted over the coals with apricot, chilli, garlic and lemon.
Serves 6 15 min
Pea and Ham Soup
A rich old-fashioned split pea soup with smoky ham, carrots and potatoes, cooked slowly until thick and comforting.
Serves 6 15 min
Ouma se Sweet Mustard Sauce
A creamy old-fashioned sweet mustard sauce with just the right balance of sweetness and bite, perfect with gammon, cold meats and boerewors.
Serves 12 5 min
Biltong, Mature Cheddar & Chutney Braaibroodjies
The classic braaibroodjie turned up a notch with mature Cheddar, sliced biltong, tomato, onion and South African fruit chutney.
Serves 6 15 min
Peach & Ginger Preserve
Golden peach slices preserved in a light ginger syrup — beautiful with breakfast, scones, yoghurt or a mature cheese.
Serves 16 25 min
Oxtail and Vegetable Soup
A deeply flavoured slow-cooked oxtail soup with vegetables and rich beef stock — hearty South African comfort food at its best.
Serves 8 20 min
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken & Peppadew Sosaties
Chicken, smoky bacon and sweet piquant peppers threaded onto skewers and glazed with a sticky chutney basting.
Serves 6 25 min
Peri-Peri Prawn Sosaties with Lemon Butter
Juicy prawns grilled quickly over hot coals with a punchy peri-peri marinade and finished with sizzling lemon butter.
Serves 6 20 min
Braaied Mielies with Garlic Butter
Fresh mielies charred over the coals and generously coated in garlic-and-herb butter.
Serves 6 10 min
Boerewors, Chakalaka & Cheese Braai Pie
A shareable braai pie packed with smoky boerewors, spicy chakalaka and melted cheese inside crisp golden pastry.
Serves 8 20 min
Cape Malay Lamb & Apricot Sosaties
Tender lamb and dried apricots marinated in a fragrant Cape Malay curry sauce before being caramelised over the coals.
Serves 6 25 min
Umngqusho with Onion, Carrot & Potato
Traditional samp and beans cooked slowly with onion, carrot and potato.
Serves 6 10 min
Prickly Pear & Grape Preserve
A real padstal-style curiosity combining juicy prickly pears with grapes in a jewel-coloured preserve.
Serves 18 30 min
Traditional South African Bean Soup
A thick, hearty South African bean soup slowly cooked with beef, vegetables and warming seasonings — perfect for a cold winter's day.
Serves 8 20 min
Rooibos & Coffee-Rubbed Braai Steak
A bold South African steak rub combining rooibos, coffee, coriander and brown sugar to create a smoky caramelised crust.
Serves 4 10 min
Old-Fashioned Guava Jelly
Clear jewel-coloured guava jelly made the traditional way by slowly straining cooked guavas before boiling the juice with sugar.
Serves 20 20 min
Lemon & Garlic Peri-Peri Sauce
A bright lemon-and-garlic peri-peri sauce especially good with chicken, prawns and fish.
Serves 12 10 min
Condensed Milk Potato Salad
A distinctly South African sweet-and-tangy potato salad with condensed milk, mayonnaise and egg.
Serves 8 20 min
Classic South African Potato Salad with Egg
The creamy potato-and-egg salad that belongs beside almost every South African braai.
Serves 8 20 min
Traditional Curry Noodle Salad
A sweet-and-tangy South African curry noodle salad with peppers, onion and a classic curried dressing.
Serves 8 20 min
Soetpatats met Botter, Kaneel & Bruinsuiker
Soft buttery sweet potatoes glazed with brown sugar and cinnamon — a nostalgic South African Sunday-lunch favourite.
Serves 6 10 min
Mustard, Bacon & Chive Potato Salad
Creamy potatoes with crispy bacon, mustard and fresh chives — a smoky upgrade to the classic braai potato salad.
Serves 8 15 min
Broccoli, Bacon & Cheddar Salad
Crunchy broccoli, crispy bacon and mature Cheddar in a creamy sweet-and-tangy dressing.
Serves 8 20 min
Ouma se Carrot & Pineapple Salad
A bright old-fashioned salad of grated carrot and sweet pineapple from the South African family table.
Serves 6 15 min
Beetroot & Onion Salad
Tender beetroot with sliced onion in a simple sweet-and-sour dressing.
Serves 6 15 min
Three-Bean Curry Salad
A sweet-and-sour curried bean salad that improves overnight and belongs on a South African braai table.
Serves 8 15 min
Creamed Spinach with Potato
Soft spinach and potato finished with butter and cream — simple South African comfort food.
Serves 6 15 min
Gem Squash with Sweetcorn & Butter
Tender gem squash filled with buttery sweetcorn — uncomplicated South African family-table food.
Serves 6 10 min
Sweet Pumpkin with Cinnamon & Butter
Soft pumpkin cooked with butter, cinnamon and brown sugar in the classic South African Sunday-lunch style.
Serves 6 10 min
Creamy Coleslaw
Crunchy cabbage and carrot tossed in a creamy sweet-and-tangy dressing — an essential braai salad.
Serves 8 20 min
Creamy Pea, Cheddar & Bacon Salad
Sweet peas, smoky bacon and mature Cheddar in a creamy dressing — a proper old-school braai salad.
Serves 8 15 min
Sweetcorn, Pineapple & Pepper Salad
A colourful sweet-and-crunchy cold salad combining corn, pineapple and peppers.
Serves 8 15 min
Slaphakskeentjies
A beloved Cape sweet-and-sour onion side dish with a golden mustard dressing.
Serves 8 15 min
Ouma se Groenboontjies met Aartappel en Uie
Old-fashioned South African green beans cooked soft with potatoes, onion and butter — just like Ouma made them for Sunday lunch.
Serves 6 15 min
Jamie Oliver's Three-Flavour Focaccia
A soft homemade focaccia with three topping options: balsamic onion, tomato and basil, and three-cheese rosemary.
Serves 10 30 min
Carrot Cake with Cocoa Cream Cheese Icing
A moist carrot cake with pineapple, pecans, raisins and chocolate, finished with cocoa cream cheese icing.
Serves 8 20 min
Granny Dot's Scones
Simple old-fashioned scones with a light crumb, perfect with butter and strawberry jam.
Serves 8 20 min
Hertzoggie Bake
A tray-bake version of the South African Hertzoggie with a buttery base, jam and coconut meringue topping.
Serves 26 10 min
Quick Cheese Straws
Crisp puff-pastry cheese straws with Cheddar and a touch of cayenne for an easy savoury snack.
Serves 8 15 min
Koeksisters
Traditional syrup-soaked South African koeksisters with a crisp braided outside and sticky spiced sweetness.
Serves 4 45 min
Buttermilk Rusks
Traditional South African buttermilk rusks baked and slowly dried for dunking into tea or coffee.
Serves 24 120 min
Cheese-and-Bacon Granola Muffins
Cheesy savoury muffins topped with crisp bacon-and-oat granola for a filling breakfast or lunchbox treat.
Serves 12 25 min
Cheese Muffins
Simple savoury Cheddar muffins made with buttermilk for an easy lunchbox or tea-table bake.
Serves 36 15 min
Vetkoek
Classic South African vetkoek with a soft yeasted centre and crisp golden outside, ready for sweet or savoury fillings.
Serves 12 10 min
Bread-and-Butter Pudding
A comforting baked bread pudding with golden syrup, raisins and a rich vanilla custard.
Serves 3 30 min
Reduced-Fat Baked Custard
A simple baked vanilla custard served with fresh raspberries for a light family dessert.
Serves 4 35 min
Easy Rice Pudding
A quick creamy rice pudding with cinnamon that turns simple pantry ingredients into a comforting dessert.
Serves 4 5 min
Baked Sago Pudding
A gentle old-fashioned baked sago pudding with vanilla custard flavours and a soft comforting texture.
Serves 6 20 min
Classic Peppermint Crisp Tart
A beloved South African no-bake tart with Tennis biscuits, caramel, whipped cream and Peppermint Crisp chocolate.
Serves 6 30 min
Cape Malay Lamb Curry
A fragrant Cape Malay lamb curry with warm spices, potatoes and fresh coriander.
Serves 6 15 min
Easy Home-Made Sausage Rolls
Easy puff-pastry sausage rolls with pork sausage, tomato and a mild chilli kick.
Serves 8 10 min
Inyama Yenkomo Beef Stew
A hearty South African beef stew with potatoes, vegetables and herbs for a comforting family supper.
Serves 6 15 min
Tomato Bredie with Chicken
A Cape-style chicken bredie slowly cooked with ripe tomatoes, chilli and garlic.
Serves 10 20 min
Peri-Peri Chicken Livers
Spicy peri-peri chicken livers in a creamy tomato sauce for a bold South African-style starter.
Serves 4 15 min
Sweetcorn Potato Salad
A fresh potato and sweetcorn salad with Cape Malay spice, coriander and a creamy coconut-lime dressing.
Serves 4 20 min
Frikkadels
Classic South African beef frikkadels with grated vegetables and soft bread for a homely family meal.
Serves 10 10 min
Mayonnaise-and-Chutney Chicken
A familiar South African family chicken bake with chutney, mayonnaise and brown onion soup powder.
Serves 8 20 min
Garlic Bread with Parmesan Miso Butter
Warm ciabatta spread with savoury Parmesan miso butter for an easy sharing starter.
Serves 4 5 min
Samoosas
Crisp homemade samoosas filled with fragrant spiced beef mince and fresh herbs.
Serves 24 90 min
Mushrooms Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Breadcrumbs
Juicy baked mushrooms filled with Gorgonzola, breadcrumbs, garlic and thyme for an easy savoury starter.
Serves 4 15 min
Curried Butternut Soup
A smooth curried butternut soup with coconut milk and coriander that works well as a warming starter.
Serves 4 10 min
The Ultimate Toasted Cheese
A golden toasted cheese sandwich with mature Cheddar and a touch of maple syrup.
Serves 4 5 min
Good Old-Fashioned Chicken Soup
A comforting homemade chicken soup with vegetables and pasta that is ideal for cool George days.
Serves 4 15 min
Tuna Pasta Salad
A colourful tuna pasta salad with vegetables, avocado and a fresh herb dressing for an easy shared lunch.
Serves 8 10 min
Fast Flapjacks
Quick and fluffy flapjacks made from a simple batter for an easy breakfast or tea-time treat.
Serves 6 3 min
Baked Breakfast Omelette
A hearty oven-baked omelette with bacon, sausage and tomatoes that is ideal for a relaxed family breakfast.
Serves 4 15 min
Chicken Mayo Sandwich
A classic chicken mayonnaise sandwich with gherkins, mustard and fresh lettuce for an easy lunch.
Serves 4 5 min
Banana-and-Egg Flapjacks
Simple two-ingredient banana flapjacks that make a quick family breakfast with optional sweet toppings.
Serves 8 5 min
Shakshuka Tomato and Egg Bowls
A warming tomato-and-egg breakfast with gentle spices, hummus and fresh baby marrow.
Serves 4 15 min
Sourdough French Toast
Savoury French toast with Parmesan and bacon for a filling weekend breakfast.
Serves 4 10 min
Jamie's Classic Family Lasagne
A rich family lasagne with slow-cooked beef and pork ragu, creamy leek sauce and melted Cheddar.
Serves 12 25 min
Spinach-and-Cheese Quichelets
Quick crustless spinach-and-cheese quichelets made with just five simple ingredients.
Serves 6 15 min
Roast Butternut Quiche
A savoury butternut quiche with sage, cream cheese and Grana Padano in crisp puff pastry.
Serves 6 20 min
Chicken and Mushroom Quiche
A comforting chicken and mushroom quiche with a creamy egg filling in crisp shortcrust pastry.
Serves 4 30 min
Tomato, Baby Marrow and Bacon Quiche
A savoury quiche with crisp bacon, tomato, baby marrow and a creamy egg filling in puff pastry.
Serves 6 40 min
Classic No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
A creamy no-bake cheesecake on a Tennis biscuit base with a fresh strawberry topping.
Serves 8 20 min
Bobotie
A traditional South African bobotie with curried beef mince, chutney and a baked egg topping.
Serves 16 15 min
Ouma's Milk Tart
An old-fashioned milk tart with a homemade crust and a soft, creamy milk filling.
Serves 8 30 min
Rolene's Lemon Meringue Pie
A classic lemon meringue pie with a Marie biscuit base, condensed milk filling and golden meringue.
Serves 8 25 min
Outydse Vlaskywe in die Mikrogolfoond
Old-fashioned custard slices made with Cream Crackers, microwave custard and white chocolate.
Serves 12 15 min
Gemmerkoekies
Traditional ginger biscuits flavoured with cinnamon and golden syrup and baked until crisp.
Serves 24 20 min
Malva Pudding
A classic South African malva pudding with apricot jam and a warm creamy sauce.
Serves 8 30 min
Banana Bread
A simple banana loaf made with ripe bananas, butter and everyday baking ingredients.
Serves 12 15 min
7 Minute Microwave Cake
A quick chocolate cake made in the microwave with simple pantry ingredients.
Serves 12 7 min