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- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
Chapati (Paratha)
Since human beings found out that when flour, water and fat are combined the results are starchy deliciousness we have not looked back....
- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min
Lamb Chops with Carrot Puree & Green Sauce
This meal may look rather fancy but it was actually a quick dinner put together to use up everything in our crisper drawer before they...
- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
Pork Belly Bao with Miso Aioli Slaw
We were recently lucky enough to try some of the amazing sauces made by Aioli. They have a wide range of incredible sauces and sent us...
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
Prawns on the Braai
We needed a getaway for a weekend and found an amazing house on a river in the Magaliesberg. Of course for us a getaway means getting to...
- Mar 28, 2021
- 1 min
Potato Salad
People all over the world have been putting meat on fire and enjoying it together for centuries; it just so happens that South Africans...
- Mar 11, 2021
- 2 min
Zucchini Fritters & Yogurt Dip
Do I love leftovers? Yes I do! I always think zucchini is a great vegetable to buy but then I never use it. Then with zucchini that were...
- Mar 2, 2021
- 1 min
Mango Salsa
When I first read about a mango salsa I found it odd to add fruit to salsa but I have never been glad to be so wrong. The sweetness of...
- Feb 28, 2021
- 1 min
Butternut Salad & Blue Cheese Dressing
After a weekend of big family meals a simple and light midweek salad is always a good reprieve. It can be paired with a simply cooked...
- Feb 26, 2021
- 3 min
Whole wheat(ish) Sourdough
I am not going to lie sourdough terrified me. You must first have a starter and it takes hours to make and it can still flop, but if you...
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
Patatas Bravas
Ridiculously crispy potatoes, spicy tomato sauce and bright garlicky aioli, what's not to love? The first time we had this wonderful...
- Feb 12, 2021
- 1 min
Blue Cheese Dip
Blue Cheese is a very divisive ingredient; there are those that absolutely love the funky deliciousness it brings and there are those...
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
Mezze Sides
A mezze platter is a fun and interactive way to serve a lunch or dinner party. Its also fantastic as the small dishes and sharing style...
- Jan 16, 2021
- 1 min
Silky Smooth Mash Potatoes
I'm pretty certain that my mash potatoes are one of the major reasons that Ash fell in love with me. She's always been amazed at how...
- Jan 13, 2021
- 1 min
Brocolli & Green Bean Salad
Super, quick and easy side salad that will make sure you fulfilled your daily vegetable quota. Blanching the greens keeps them vibrantly...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 1 min
Homemade Crackers
I stumbled upon this recipe, when Phil decided to make his famous artichoke dip but forgot to buy crackers, so we had to make a plan....
- Dec 14, 2020
- 1 min
Artichoke Dip
This dip is actually the creation of Robin Petersen but since tasting it we've probably made it more than 15 times. Every time it...
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Rotis
Rotis are an essential accompaniment to any great curry but can also be eaten with some jam or honey with tea. They're a great weapon in...
- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Cauliflower, Pomegranate & Pistachio Salad
I discovered this salad 2 Christmases ago when I was looking for brignt and crunchy salad to pair with my mother's famous lamb. So when...
- Nov 21, 2020
- 1 min
Easy Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict are a restaurant staple for a reason. Almost no one can resist a soft poached egg on top of protein with the delicious...