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04/11/2025

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..

02/11/2025

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,..

01/11/2025

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..

30/10/2025

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..

26/10/2025

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,..

Honey Mustard Pork Ribs

T here’s something magical about Braai Day — or as we proudly call it, Heritage Day. It’s the one day of the year where tongs..

Potbrood | Pot Bread

T his pot bread is a real treat: hearty, mustardy, and packed with the kind of flavour that makes you feel like a real Saffa…

Buttermilk Rusks

I n our rusk series, we’ve taken you on quite the flavour journey. We’ve had the festive indulgence of the Milk Tart Rusk, with its..

South African No Bake Milk Tart

L et’s get one thing straight tastebuds: us South Africans take their milk tart (or melktert, if you’re Afrikaans) very seriously (IYKYK). This creamy, cinnamon-dusted..

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Durban Curry Bunny Chow

T here was a moment here at The Big Tasty Bite that I’ll never forget—the kind of moment that makes you stop, smile, and maybe..

Marie Biscuit Fudge

H omemade fudge, te lekker! This recipe really is a quick and easy one, but dangerously good. This no-bake treat is everything you want in..

Crunchie Rusks – A South African Twist on a Beloved Bar

T here’s something irresistibly nostalgic about a good Crunchie bar. That unmistakable combination of oats, coconut, golden syrup, and a hint of crunch has made..

Sweet & Sour Apricot Chicken | 30-Minuteish Meals

L et’s face it—weeknights are not made for culinary masterpieces. They’re made for fast decisions, minimal cleanup, and maximum flavor with a side of “please..

Creamy Gypsy Ham Pasta | 30-Minuteish Meals

L ooking for a dish that feels like a warm hug but still brings a little playful flair to the table? Let us introduce you..