Pretty isn’t she? This cocktail is a perfect match for the lady in your life and also for upcoming Mothers day! Serve this grapefruit cava cocktail up alongside breakfast in bed and you will have one happy Mom / Wife / Girlfriend / Boyfriend / Fiance…you get it. Don’t have cava then use any dry…
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Green Bean Bredie
Green bean bredie, yes a bredie. What is a bredie you ask, it’s a type of stew but it’s a stew that is made with very little liquid with most of the liquid coming from the vegetables that it is cooked with. There are many types of bredie, the most popular being tomato, pumpkin and…
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…
Easy Chili Con Carne
I cannot lie, I love spicy food and this is one of my favourite recipes. Nothing beats the taste of cumin and ground coriander with that distinct background note of heat. This easy chili con carne is perfect for large crowds, simply place a large bowl of it on the table with garnish and some…
Classic Margarita
Who doesn’t love a classic margarita, hands up! My hand is most definitely down, this is one of my all time favourite cocktails. Nothing beats the fresh tangy taste of lime mixed with the best quality tequila over ice and what puts it over the top for me is that salty after-note from the rim…
Shrimp Burrito Bowl
Not a huge fan of burritos? Find them too filling? Then this shrimp burrito bowl is exactly what you are looking for. I have a confession though, I didn’t really know what a burrito was until I was much older because they just weren’t that popular in South Africa where I grew up. Only when…
Classic Trinchado
My earliest memory of eating Portuguese food whilst growing up in South Africa was when my Dad took me to a small Portuguese restaurant in the town that he used to work in. It was accessed via a narrow stairway on the side of the building and you were always met by Johnny the owner…
Easy Portuguese Rolls
Any self respecting South African would immediately start salivating if you mention a prego roll. Prego I hear you say? A prego roll is simply marinated fried meat on a soft Portuguese roll and drenched in sauce. Sound yummy? Recipe coming soon! South Africa has a long deep history with Portuguese cuisine, with a lot…
Cape Style Fish Tacos
A fresh alternative to fish tacos. Using Cape Malay pickled fish and naan bread this amazing dish is both extremmly satisfying and delicious.
Cape Malay Pickled Fish
This ancient Cape Malay pickled fish recipe has traditionally been passed down from generation to generation and the variations of the recipe is staggering. This is my take on this classic dish that is usually eaten around Easter but can be enjoyed at any time of the year. This Cape Malay pickled fish relies heavily…