Recipes

Slow-cooked beef bredie recipe with tomato, potato & carrots in a rich wine sauce. A hearty South African stew perfect for family dinners. Some dishes are cooked. This one is coaxed

Soft ginger dumplings simmered in sweet spiced syrup — comfort food doesn't get cozier than this.”

Roma tomatoes + crispy biltong = the preserve you didn't know you needed

Crisp on the outside, wobbly and warm on the inside — melktert perfection.

"There's nothing like the smell of roosterkoek toasting on the coals — it's the sound and scent of a South African braai." 🔥🍞

Straight from the oven and drenched in brandy sauce — teatime just got an upgrade.

A South African-Inspired Braised Chicken with a Sweet, Tangy Orange & Dried Fruit Glaze One skillet. Thirty minutes. A sauce so good you'll want to drink it.

Jam tertjies:/ Tarts, proof that the best South African recipes are handwritten, buttery, and best shared with tea.

Rooted in South African braai culture, paptert takes simple maize meal and transforms it into a golden, custardy bake studded with sweetcorn, chickpeas, and melted cheddar.

No fuss. No fondant towers. Just a proper South African tannie's pudding that's been quietly stealing the show at dinner tables for decades — and it deserves its name on the menu.

Thick and creamy milk tart custard filling rolled into warm pancakes and coated in sweetness. Mouthwatering!

A three-step breading station, a quick pan-fry, and a five-minute sauce are all it takes to get a meal on the table that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for game-day snacking.

There's a certain kind of sandwich that doesn't mess around, and the Man Pie is it.

14 inventive braaibroodjie filling ideas — from banana & peanut butter to bacon, egg and maple syrup. Fun South African braai sandwich recipes for your next fire.

They're crunchy, sweet but sour too, and one of the gems of the South African kitchen.

A traditional South African bread recipe with a cheesy twist, perfect for braais, brunches, or any occasion.

The secret to unforgettable braai ribs isn't a fancy bottle of sauce — it's what's already in your pantry."

Biltong Pâté is a creamy, savory, meaty spread with tangy lemon, mustard kick, chives, and bold peppery notes from the biltong and crushed peppercorns. It pairs beautifully with crisp, fresh, or contrasting elements that cut through the richness.

Because game meat (venison) is so common and high-quality in South Africa, this has become a favourite “local twist” on the Russian classic.

This recipe is straightforward and forgiving, producing light, tender crumpets with beautifully crisp edges. Perfect for feeding a family or impressing guests, they come together quickly once your ingredients are prepped.

Perfect for quick tea‑time treats with a creamy twist.

Not just your average cupcake, these soft Amarula infused sweet cupcakes are the perfect treat for a special occasion.

Golden, crisp South African Crunchies packed with oats and coconut. This easy, nostalgic recipe delivers buttery chew in under 30 minutes — perfect with tea or coffee.

A cool and refreshing cucumber salad is indeed a delicious, crisp, and revitalizing side dish that cuts through the richness of a braai any time of the year.