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31/12/2025

Rice Pudding

I f comfort food had a personality, this easy rice pudding recipe would be the cozy friend who shows up unannounced with dessert and zero..

30/12/2025

Samptert

I f you’ve never met Samp Tart (samptert), prepare to fall head over heels for this comfort-food hero. Also known as Samptert in Afrikaans, this baked..

28/12/2025

Baked Enchiladas

I f you’re on the hunt for an easy weeknight dinner that feels a little extra without asking too much of you, these baked enchiladas..

17/12/2025

Honey Ginger Gammon | Christmas Recipes

If you’re looking for an easy Christmas honey ginger gammon recipe, a classic honey glazed gammon, or a festive South African holiday recipe that delivers maximum flavour with minimum fuss, this honey ginger gammon deserves a spot on your Christmas table

14/12/2025

Apple Tarte Tatin with Rooibos Ice Cream

A pple Tarte Tatin with Homemade Rooibos Ice Cream is more than just a dessert in our home — it’s a celebration of family, heritage,..

Strawberry and Mango Sago

F ew desserts feel as refreshing, colourful, and comforting as a Strawberry and Mango Sago. This one screams SUMMER and it’s beautiful. This modern favourite,..

Mrs. Balls Chutney

T his one is for all the tastebuds scattered across the world—the ones who suddenly crave a generous dollop of the famous Mrs. Balls Chutney..

Aniseed Rusks | Brioche

Hey, rusk dunkers! Today we’re rolling up our sleeves for a South African classic—aniseed rusks, the kind that make your morning cuppa feel like a..

South African Fudge

There’s nothing quite like South African fudge — that smooth, buttery treat that tastes like home. It’s the kind of sweetness that brings back memories..

Horchata – from Spain to Mexico!

If comfort had a flavour, it would probably taste like horchata — that sweet, milky, cinnamon-kissed drink you’ll find chilling in jugs at Mexican taquerías,..

Mexican Bean, Chicken, Corn and Rice

This dish made from long-grain rice is everything you crave in a single, bubbling tray — golden, juicy bone-in chicken nestled on a bed of..

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Chilli Con Carne with Guacamole and Lime Rice

Chilli Con Carne – a dish that’s travelled continents and centuries, crossing borders and blending cultures. Its roots stretch back to Spanish influence and Aztec..

South African Pumpkin Fritters

These pumpkin fritters, or “pampoenpoffertjies”, are pillowy soft, slightly crispy and coated in a sinfully more-ish caramel sauce. This isn’t your healthy vegetable option, clearly…

Tiramisu Rusks | Beskuit

If someone told me a few years ago that rusks would become one of the most joyful parts of my baking journey, I would have..

Banana Bread

G ot a bunch of bananas going spotty and sad in the fruit bowl? Perfect. That means you’re just a few steps away from warm,..

Chorizo Arrabiata Gnocchi

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my kitchen adventures, it’s that gnocchi dough has a personality. Some days it behaves, some days it acts..