Published on September 27, 2024

For Mthatha-born Mahle Mihlali Vellem, becoming a chef has been on the cards since a young age when he sat for hours watching his mom prepare meals in the kitchen. He just did not know it yet. Now the Executive Sous Chef for Carnival City & Entertainment World does the same for thousands of guests […]

Published on September 24, 2024

Surprise and delight your tastebuds with these delicious mousse recipes. From decadent red velvet mousse to unexpected savoury delights like a coconut yoghurt mousse, you’ll fall in love with these magnificent mousses.   Coconut yoghurt mousse  Serves 8 //  Cooking time 2 hours 20 minutes Ingredients  800ml coconut cream 3 egg whites ¼ cup caster sugar […]

Published on September 23, 2024

Ready to up your picnic game? From beautiful BLT sandwiches to avocado, bacon and feta pizza rolls, pack these lovely light meals the next time you decide to dine al fresco.   Mushroom quiche  Serves 6 // Preparation time 30 minutes // Cooking time 45 minutes Ingredients  For the crust  1 cup rye flour ½ cup […]

Published on September 20, 2024

Braaibroodjies with a difference! Make it a 2-course meal with savoury and sweet fillings.  Hibachi broodjies 2-ways Makes 8 each Choc-banoffee puff broodjies Defrost 2 rolls (400g each) puff pastry. Divide each pastry sheet into 4 long strips (be sure to cut it down the width of each sheet). Spread one side of each strip […]

Published on September 20, 2024

“I got this recipe from friends Louis and Anita and adapted it for a potjie on the fire years ago. There really is no trick to this one, it’s foolproof and a crowd pleaser every single time.” Apple tart in potjie  Serves 6  Ingredients For the filling   9 Granny Smith apples  1 lemon  ½ […]

Published on September 20, 2024

Braai grid pizza Makes 2 Pizza made in a wood-fired pizza oven is great, but it is surprisingly easy and you get very close by simply braaiing your pizza on a grid. Topping choice and the order of adding the ingredients is important. You only need to flip the base once and the first topping […]

Published on September 20, 2024

Take a sip of these cool milkshakes using classic SA flavours and get your chill on.    Funfetti Nesquik milkshake  Makes 2  This shake is packed with fun-filled colours that are pleasing in more ways than one! For a classic milkshake, leave out the compote.  Ingredients For the funfetti rims   80g white chocolate, melted  ¼ […]

Published on September 20, 2024

The braai bread you know and love, with a delicious meaty centre.   Boerie ‘stokbrood’  Serves 8-10  Ingredients 1kg boerewors  500g store-bought bread dough  Tomato sauce and mustard, for serving (optional)   Method  Keeping the casing intact, twist boerewors into 10 smaller sausages, then cut into individual portions.  Thread sausage onto wooden or metal skewers.  Braai for […]

Published on September 20, 2024

This dish can also be made on the stovetop, simply use a pot for the paella and fry the boerewors in a pan.  South African almost-paella Serves 4  Ingredients 1 Tbsp oil  1 onion, chopped  3 robot peppers, sliced  2 cloves garlic  1 Tbsp smoked paprika  1 tsp ground coriander  1 ½ cups risotto rice  […]

Published on September 11, 2024

Like Batman and Robin, nothing goes together quite like steak and onion rings, the perfect fries and some sweet and tangy pickles to cut through the richness. Beer battered onions rings Serves 4-6 The fan favourite everyone loves has been perfected to a T! Ingredients 1 cup cornflour + extra for dusting 1 cup flour […]