Braai better: all about the veg
An open flame can transform the humblest of veggies – potatoes turn crisp-skinned, onions become sweet, and all that smokiness does something seriously good to jalapeños, brinjals, artichokes and peppers.
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The secret to next-level flavour
It’s the pantry staple you know and love.
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4 tips to make the most of your T-bone
This big, beefy steak offers the best of both worlds: on one side of the bone is a piece of tender fillet; on the other a piece of tasty sirloin.
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9 potato salad recipes that don’t all require mayo
Is there any better braai side than a creamy, tangy and totally satisfying bowl of potato salad? We think not, which is why we’ve rustled up nine of our starchy faves for you to put a spin on for this weekend’s braai.
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17 kebab recipes to get onto the grid this weekend
These braai staples are as easy to whip up as they are to gobble down. There’s little doubt that the likes of sticky soya-basted salmon, maple-and-balsamic marinated duck or simple lemon lamb-chop kebabs will tickle your taste buds this long weekend.
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Watch: How to make the perfect braaibroodjie
Pro tip: there should always be a string of cheese that stretches from your mouth to the rest of the sandwich.
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The great South African braai guide
It’s that time of year when South Africans take part in our favourite national past time: braai! Haul out the coals and light that fire! We’ve tallied up a few of our favourite smoky recipes featuring veg, seafood, chicken, steak and tjops.
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Watch: How to make ice-cream pies in 10 minutes (or less!)
Spring has arrived and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with ice cream! We’ve taken inspiration from American barbecues and put our own twist on braai pies.
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6 easy home-made fries that don’t require potatoes
Don’t get us wrong; we love a good old-fashioned slap tjip, slathered in salt and vinegar, but every now and then we like to mix it up with other vegetable fries. Fancy the sound of thick-cut chickpea fries, crispy skinny sweet potato chips and intrigued by the flavour sensations of salty Brussels sprout chips? Read on.
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17 side dishes that will steal the whole show
Stop focussing on the main event! Your side dishes are equally important, too. If you’ve never really given your side dishes more than a fleeting thought before, this is for you.
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5 braai recipes to try this week
Because we really want that smoky flavour.
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Sides that just might steal the whole show
Move over salt and vinegar chips, there are way better starters to be had before your main meal. Be warned, they just might steal the show.
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Braai fidelity
We know. You have your own particular way of seasoning your favourite braai loot before it goes onto the coals. But sometimes (just sometimes) introducing a couple of new contenders into the fireside fray will give you a pleasant surprise.
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What to pair with braai food
Bold flavours can be tricky to match with the right wine. Luckily, Allan Mullins is up for the challenge.
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3 ways with mielies
Start the fire and get your butter-basting technique on point: tonight, we braai mielies. For salad, soup and the sheer pleasure of eating it all smoky and charred, straight off the cob.
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Get that smoky flavour
Set on fire, these ingredients transform into pretty smouldering Cinderellas.
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How to master veg on the braai
Everything tastes better on the braai. And it’s easier than you think and seriously impressive.
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Wet vs dry marinades
Another hotly contested subject in the universe of braai: whether to go for a marinade or a dry rub.