Friday braai day: Smoked brisket
Today I want to talk to you about how I make my smoked brisket at the World Food Championships in USA. Smoking food is not big in South Africa – yet. America is where it’s at and it’s a lifestyle to them.
Meaty winter minestrone
Bone-based meaty broths are perfect for winter because of the vast array of health benefits they boast. This one is budget-friendly, easy to make and packed with nutrients. Serve it up this chilly season to keep the cold at bay in the yummiest way possible.
Banting toad-in-the-hole
There’s no reason not to end the weekend on a high (and delicious) note. But if you’re trying to cut down on the carbs, we’ve got you covered with this delectable meaty treat. We made the banting toad-in-the-hole pastry with flavourful almond and coconut flour and eggs. Who’s in?
Bacon and egg gatsby
Now if this isn’t a breakfast for champions, we don’t know what is. A good old proudly South African gatsby doesn’t have to be as plain as meat, slap chips and tomato sauce.
Pastrami Reuben
Making a snazzy starter or canapé doesn’t have to be a chore. These pastrami Reuben’s only need the cheapest and easiest ingredients and they come together in under 20 minutes. Bookmark this recipe for the next time you are having people over.
Tangy boerewors pizza
We don’t know how much more we can say about this winter warmer. Let us show you how to make your own pizza dough from scratch and then use it to put together this local is lekker boerewors pizza, spiced up with Peppadews, red onion and chutney.
Friday braai day: The perfect steak
The old favourite – steak – is the first thing I think about when I hear the word ‘braai’. So I thought I’d treat you to some of my favourite tips and tricks this week so you can get the perfect steak every time.
Chicken and chorizo rice pot
Forget about pushing rice to the side of the plate as a staple side or a sauce soaker. With our delicious rice pot, it becomes a dish all on its own. This one-pot dinner is packed with spicy flavours from the chorizo and paprika, plus we added some white wine as well, because, well, why not? Tuck in!
Honeyed beef and broccoli stir-fry
This incredibly cheap and easy meal is our ode to two-minute noodles. It’s also a super tasty freezer dish, so you can make a huge batch and portion it out for this week’s work lunches. We also added a dash of chilli and a splash of sherry to this stir-fry to warm you up.
Moroccan meatballs with chargrilled brinjals
Not only are brinjals one of our favourite ingredients at the moment, they are also in season right now and their flavour is super versatile. We chargrilled them and served them with a batch of comforting Moroccan meatballs.