Smile! Because we’ve got halloumi kebabs on the menu today! This is one cheese that always goes down well when you have a crowd over, and when it is served on a stick surrounded by bright and sweet peppers, what more could you want? Even better, pop these halloumi and vegetable kebabs on the braai for a bit of extra char before serving.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 15 mins

INGREDIENTS
250g halloumi, cubed
1 red onion, peeled, quartered and petals separated
1 red pepper, cut into squares
1 green pepper, cut into squares
⅓ cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper
2 tbsp finely chopped mint, plus leaves to garnish
2 tsp honey
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

METHOD
1. Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot.
2. Toss the halloumi, onion and red and green peppers with 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Season. Thread on to skewers.
3. Whisk together the remaining olive oil with the mint, honey and balsamic vinegar. Season.
4. Grill the kebabs for 2 minutes on each side. Serve with the mint dressing, garnished with extra mint leaves.