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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…

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24/10/2025

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..

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22/10/2025

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,..

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19/10/2025

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..

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23/09/2025

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..

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19/09/2025

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…

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13/09/2025

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..

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06/09/2025

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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31/08/2025

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..

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14/08/2025

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..

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05/08/2025

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..

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30/07/2025

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..

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26/07/2025

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..

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23/07/2025

Pan Pizza – Salami, Burrata, Jalapeno with a sweet fruit preserve!

P izza is one of those universally loved comfort foods—but every once in a while, it deserves a creative twist. This pan pizza recipe delivers..

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18/07/2025

Milk Tart Rusks | Melktert Beskuit

W hen I asked my Tastebud community which rusk recipe they wanted next, the answer was unanimous—Milk Tart Rusks! It didn’t even need a second..

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