This easy recipe is simple and quick – producing the perfect loaf cake in just over an hour. Add ingredients such as orange peel, cocoa or cinnamon to the cake mixture before baking, and you’ll end up with a much more interesting result! 3.3.3077
Lamb Potjiekos
This is very South African, almost like a braai as it also involves a fire and a cooler box, family and friends and the odd argument or two about who is stuffing up the potjie by stirring it or adding too much sauce (or is this just my family?). But there is no denying that this is a…
Eisbein
A pork knuckle covered by a thick layer of fat, the eisbein is a tender and aromatic German dish which needs to cook for a long time before it’s ready to be enjoyed. Use this easy recipe to achieve your perfect eisbein, and serve it with potatoes and sauerkraut.
Vanilla Cake
When a cake is this easy to make and tastes so good, who needs a cake mix? This vanilla-scented cake is simply irresistible slathered with your favourite icing or layered in whipped cream and strawberries.
Koeksisters
A traditional South African treat, koeksisters are wickedly sweet and make for a delicious tea time treat. So roll up your sleeves, follow this easy recipe and get ready to work that dough!
Vanilla Cupcakes
Wonderfully sweet and buttery, vanilla cupcakes are easy to make and particularly luscious with lemon icing on top. Follow this easy recipe to achieve perfect cupcakes every time, and freeze leftovers ready for those unexpected guests popping in for a cup of coffee.
Fudge
Very sweet and extremely rich, fudge is especially popular among kids. Follow this easy recipe, adding cocoa, vanilla or nuts for extra flavour, and make delicious treats for guests or gifts for special occasions.
Microwave Fudge
If you feel like something sweet but don’t want to leave your house, follow this easy recipe and whip up scrumptious pieces of microwave fudge in no time. For a bit of variation, add 25 ml sifted cocoa after adding the vanilla, or add cherries and/or nuts.
Curry
A curry is often better the day after it’s made, or even frozen and reheated when ready to eat. Follow this easy recipe and make a delicious beef or lamb curry – popular comfort food on a cold winter’s day.
Frikkadels
Frikkadels – South African braised meat balls – is a popular comfort food. This easy recipe will give you great results every time. Just make sure you get all the ingredients together before you get started – as there are quite a few spices involved! 500g minced beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1…
Chicken Schnitzel
Schnitzel means cutlet in German, and is a popular deep-fried and breaded dish enjoyed in many countries throughout the world. By following this easy recipe you can make scrumptious chicken schnitzels for dinner – always a winner with kids in particular.
Vetkoeks
Vetkoek is a kind of pastry or fried bread, and can be served with both sweet and savoury fillings – such as golden syrup or curried mince. To make it the traditional South African way, follow this easy recipe and rest assured that your vetkoeks will always be perfect!