Some nights I have a really tough time thinking of a dish to make and I turn to the weird and wonderful. Sometimes my family love it…sometimes not so much! This little gem is definitely a keeper and was absolutely mouth wateringly delicious! This recipe comes together really quickly. The most time consuming bit is…
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This is the best easy shepherd’s pie recipe. Don’t believe me, try it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed! Where Does Shepherd’s Pie Originate From? Shepherd’s pie originated in the UK and used to describe any meat pie that was mixed with vegetables and covered in mashed potato but now almost exclusively describes a mashed…
Bone Marrow, Barley and Split Pea Soup
I recently stumbled upon a great Facebook group called Foodies of SA and I have been trying their recipes that they post on their site. I have fallen in love with their recipes and this particular recipe looked so good I just had to try it. Here is the original recipe from their site. This…
Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup with Turkey Meatballs
It is starting to get cooler here in sunny Spain and it’s time to haul out the soup pot and start whipping up some delicious comfy soups. This roasted tomato and basil soup with turkey meatballs is really hearty and a real crowd pleaser plus it’s super simple to whip up for a weeknight meal….
Braised Oxtail in Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Who doesn’t love the rich unctuous taste of well cooked oxtail? Nothing quite beats that fall apart tenderness and stick to your ribs richness that is braised oxtails…Yum! Braised oxtail in Pedro Ximénez sherry is a definite must try recipe. I guarantee you that it will go down a treat at the next family dinner…
Crispy Beer Braised Pork Belly
If there is one cut of pork that I truly adore it would be pork belly. The cut is so versatile and packed with flavour no matter what you do with it. My new favourite way of cooking pork belly is beer braising it and then finishing off the skin in a hot oven to…
Vetkoek and Curried Mince
If there is anything quintessentially South African it must be vetkoek and curried mince! I challenge you to find a single South African that doesn’t like vetkoek, it is such a versatile vehicle for all kinds of toppings. Curried mince, chicken mayonnaise, golden syrup, strawberry jam…you can just about add anything to vetkoek and it…
The Best Gambas Pil Pil
This garlicky spicy prawn dish is simply delectable. Here is my take on the classic Spanish tapa, my best gambas pil pil recipe.
Peri-Peri Chicken
Nothing quite beats peri-peri chicken on the braai (barbecue). There is something about that smokey flavour the wood brings to the party that just sets this marinated peri-peri chicken over the top. The marinade is pretty easy to make and you can make it as spicy as you want by adding more chili. If you…
Durban Mutton Curry
Oh my favourite dish. Yes that’s right, a curry is my favorite. It didn’t start out that way though. My Dad used to make really hot Durban mutton curry’s. The type that would take the skin off the roof of your mouth and that really put me off a curry. As I grew older though…