Just Easy Recipes

Chakalaka Recipe – A Classic South African Dish

Chakalaka is one of those classic South African dishes that has been around forever — and somehow, I completely missed it. It seems it wasn’t popular amongst all demographics in South Africa – I was never really exposed to it much growing up and we had braais regularly. I am however making up for lost time!!

I wanted to know the history of the dish so after a quick google search, I found that there isn’t one single “official” origin story but it’s widely believed to have started in the townships around Johannesburg, where it was created as a simple, affordable way to add flavour and substance to meals.

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Crispy Rice Salad with Tinned Tuna

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This is an easy weeknight dinner idea for the whole family – in fact it works well for lunch too. All you need is leftover rice, tinned tuna, salad ingredients and a few pantry staples. And definitely do not forget the addition of the chilli crunch, it is SO yummy!

Easy Teriyaki Chicken (Homemade Teriyaki Sauce)

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This quick teriyaki chicken dish is a quick weeknight meal that the whole family enjoys – hooray!! I love that it uses basic ingredients to make the teriyaki sauce and doesn’t call for you to have Teriyaki sauce itself on hand! A couple years ago, I posted a Teriyaki Chicken recipe that used store-bought Teriyaki…

Easy Meatball Pasta Bake (30 Minutes)

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This easy Meatball Pasta Bake is a lifesaver and the perfect weeknight dinner idea for the whole family!! You can use store-bought meatballs or make your own ( if you have time), and the rest of the recipe uses basic pantry staples and one pan, and it’s always a hit with kids and adults alike. So…

Creamy One-Pot Alphabet Tomato Pasta (Ready in 15 Minutes)

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The quick tomato pasta dish my kids frequently ask (beg) me to make! The beauty of this dish is how effortless it is. Everything cooks in one pot, using simple pantry staples, and it’s on the table in under 15 minutes. No juggling multiple pans, no complicated steps, no long simmer times. Just easy, creamy,…

How to Make the BEST Crispy Roast Potatoes

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There are a few secrets to making the best ever Crispy Roast potatoes. This blog post shows you exactly how to make them perfectly every single time! This is an important life recipe. Everyone should know how to boil an egg, make a white sauce and cook crispy, crunchy roast potatoes. And tea. One should…

Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls {Soft & Fluffy}

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If you’ve been searching for the perfect homemade dinner roll, this is it. These little clouds of dough bake up soft, fluffy, and golden every time — there is no fuss and no fancy techniques. Make them small for appetizers or alongside your favourite family dinner or you can make them bigger for burgers.

Easy Pickled Red Onions {with video}

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The most delicious and easy recipe you will ever make for red pickled onions. It uses 5 simple ingredients, makes 1 jar of 500ml (17 fl oz) and it literally takes less than 10 minutes to make. I have also included a video to show you just how easy it is to make this delightful…

Chutney Chicken Curry with Cashews

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A delightfully easy and tasty chicken curry with the perfect balance of sweetness from the chutney, spice from the curry powder and a lovely texture from the cashews. My whole family loves this curry! I have included both a stovetop method as well as a slow cooker method.

Soft Homemade Burger Rolls {Best Ever + Easy Recipe}

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These hamburger rolls were an instant hit with my family; soft, pillowy, and so simple to make, they turned an ordinary meal into something special. Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or just enjoying warm with butter – they’re truly homemade and worth every bite! The recipe makes 16 generous rolls which may seem like a lot but…

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