South African Cuisine

A uniquely exquisite flavour pairing occurs within this delicious pomegranate and dark chocolate infused Amarula cocktail.

Irene Muller’s secret recipe fried chicken gets a chef-style refresh with a crisp herb-and-spice coating and homemade pepper gravy.

Bake Irene Muller's rich chocolate fruit cake with dried fruit, cocoa and a warm brandy syrup. This recipe makes two 20 cm cakes for sharing.

Make crispy roast potatoes with biltong, butter and brown onion soup powder. An easy South African side dish for Sunday roasts, braais and family meals.

A delicious cake that brings back happy memories of childhood — thin biscuit layers sandwiched with creamy custard, best made a day ahead.

A nostalgic, buttery cookie with a delicate crumb and a hint of vanilla — the kind that makes the whole kitchen smell like childhood. Simple, timeless, and always worth making again.

Forget everything you think you know about liver. Wrapped in a lattice of caul fat and a crisp bacon jacket, this humble offal transforms into something rich, smoky, and downright addictive. Skilpaadjies are proof that the best braai dishes aren't ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Their buttery pastry, fruity jam filling, and crisp coconut topping create the perfect balance of textures and flavours that continues to delight generations of South Africans.

Perfect for pairing with your morning cup of tea or coffee, these old-school rusks are a crunchy comfort food classic.

A Golden Mielie Pap Bake (commonly known as paptert) layered with bacon, mushrooms, and melted cheese is the ultimate South African comfort food. It is rich, savory, and incredibly easy to bake

But why not turn Jaffels into something sweet? With a rich and silky milk tart filling encased in buttery, toasted bread and finished with a cinnamon sugar dusting, these milk tart jaffles are the ultimate fusion treat.

A testament to South Africa’s culinary heritage, Melkkos combines simplicity and flavour in every spoonful. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave a taste of home.

A traditional vetkoek is essentially a deep fried ball of dough that can be eaten as is or with practically any filling of your choice.

Bobotie, a beloved South African curried minced meat dish with a creamy egg topping, is often described as a perfect blend of sweet and savory comfort food.