Meat

Friday braai day: Smoked brisket

Published on May 12, 2017

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.

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Meaty winter minestrone

Published on May 7, 2017

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.

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Banting toad-in-the-hole

Published on April 30, 2017

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?

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Tangy boerewors pizza

Published on April 23, 2017

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.

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Friday braai day: The perfect steak

Published on April 21, 2017

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.

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Chicken and chorizo rice pot

Published on April 18, 2017

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!

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Honeyed beef and broccoli stir-fry

Published on April 16, 2017

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.

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Moroccan meatballs with chargrilled brinjals

Published on April 9, 2017

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.

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Lamb and apricot sosaties

Published on April 2, 2017

We love Cape Malay flavours and we bring them to life in these lovely lamb and apricot sosaties. We have all the classic flavours of coriander, turmeric and cinnamon. And if you can’t get hold of Turkish apricots, simply buy some normal dried apricots and peaches and soak them in warm water for 20 minutes to get that plumped effect.

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Lamb chops with blackberry salsa, sweet potato quinoa cakes and rosemary crème fraîche

Published on March 26, 2017

We love entertaining, and when we have special guests over for lunch or dinner, we also like to make a splash. This is an absolutely gorgeous meal of gourmet lamb chops that will leave your guests in awe, and it gives you a chance to make the most of the last of this summer’s produce.

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