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  • Next-level braai sauces that aren’t pink sauce

    There’s no denying that a good old bottle of tomato sauce has a welcome place at most braais, but doesn’t mean it’s the only sauce out there. We’re rounding up some of the most impressive (and deceptively easy) sauces you can whip up to steal the show at your next braai.

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  • 7 essential South African braai sides

    From garlic bread to potato salad, everyone has a non-negotiable signature braai side. Here are seven of our most popular braai accompaniments.

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  • Siya Kobo. Photo by Elsa Young

    Chakalaka- and morogo-infused pasta? The Jozi chef reimagining indigenous ingredients

    We talk to chef Siya Kobo, the man putting a modern twist on indigenous cooking at Joburg restaurant Kobo’s Cuisine. From imifino to umvubo, here’s how he’s celebrating South African flavours in fine dining food.

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  • 3 next-level braaibroodjie recipes to try

    From a good old classic to a decadent snoek option, these delicious braaibroodjies will take your braai to the next level.

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  • The mother-daughter duo changing perceptions of African food

    We’re chatting to Portia Mbau and Lumai de Smidt, the ebullient mother-daughter duo behind the @food.of.africa Instagram page, the Africa cookbook and Africa Café. They tell us what’s kept them busy during lockdown, their love of African recipes and what they’re planning next.

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  • The chef behind the cheesy samp dish Cape Town can’t get enough of

    We’re talking to Nolu Dube-Cele, chef and owner of Seven Colours Eatery in Cape Town. Like many other small businesses, she’s had to pivot to keep her business operational during lockdown. We find out what she’s been busy with.

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  • The indigenous South African ingredients you really need to know about

    Not only is she a medical doctor, but she’s a fount of knowledge about indigenous ingredients. We chat to Dr. Tracy Nelwamondo about life in lockdown and the ingredients we really should all learn more about.

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  • Easy amagwinya recipe

    Watch: The Lazy Makoti’s amagwinya two ways

    Mogau Seshoene (a.k.a. The Lazy Makoti) shows us how to make amagwinya two different ways: one savoury and one sweet.

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  • lamb curry pie

    Watch: Durban lamb curry pie

    This pie is inspired by a great Durban lamb-and-bean curry… and I love a good Durban curry, so this is the best of both worlds!

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  • Watch: how to make a no-bake brûléed milk tart

    This is no ordinary milkt tart. The filling is fridge-set, for starters. Sprinkle it with sugar and blowtorch for dramatic effect, then serve slices with good coffee.

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  • 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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  • Swiss roll bread-and-butter pudding

    There’s no place like home: 17 South African desserts to celebrate Heritage Day

    Satisfy your sweet tooth in true South African style – from cinnamony pumpkin fritters to indulgent bread-and-butter pudding. We’ve selected our favourite heritage desserts just in time for the weekend’s celebrations.

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  • Coconut-and-coriander three-potato salad recipe

    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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  • 6 classic South African dishes – with a twist

    With Heritage Day just around the corner, we love getting a little nostalgic. We can (and will) wax lyrical about classic South African dishes – but what if we turned a few of our favourite local recipes on their heads and gave them a new lease on life?

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  • Harissa lamb chops with blistered tomatoes on skewers recipe

    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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  • Fritz's smoked snoek braaibroodjies recipe

    Braai better: how to up your braaibroodjie game

    Don’t get us wrong, we love a good ol’ cheese, tomato and onion toastie cooked on the fire. But there’s more than one way to get the braai party started…

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  • Tamatiesmoor recipe

    Local is lekker: 6 of our favourite South African dishes to try this month

    Ah, South Africa. It’s a melting pot of cultures that has resulted in myriad tantalising local dishes. From spicy Cape Malay curries to pap en vleis, dombolo and more, it’s impossible to narrow down South African dishes to just one favourite.

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These flapjacks by @donnellyabi are so good, you w These flapjacks by @donnellyabi are so good, you won’t believe they are gluten- and dairy-free! Find the recipe at the link in bio. ⁠
Nothing beats the heat like a good ice-cream, espe Nothing beats the heat like a good ice-cream, especially when you’ve made it yourself. Try your hand at this inspired ice cream recipe by @donnellyabi. Made with crushed ginger biscuits and citrus marmalade, it’s deliciously different! Find the recipe at the link in bio.
Have you gone back to making your own bread in lev Have you gone back to making your own bread in level 3 of lockdown? You’ll love @donnellyabi’s super-easy soda bread recipe. It just takes 15 minutes to prep and zero rising time! Find the recipe at the link in bio.
The best thing about peanut butter (other than its The best thing about peanut butter (other than its affordability) is its versatility. We’ve rounded up 5 of our best ways to eat peanut butter that don’t involve toast. Find the recipes at the link in bio.⁠
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1. Easy peanut butter garage noodles – Recipe by Hannah Lewry⁠
2. Vegetable chips with home-made garlicky hummus – Recipe by Hannah Lewry⁠
3. Tenderstem broccoli and steak salad – Recipe by Hannah Lewry ⁠
4.Peanut butter loaf – Recipe by @donnellyabi⁠
5. Sweet potato fritters with spicy peanut sauce – Recipe by @donnellyabi⁠
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We all love a good peanut butter sandwich, but som We all love a good peanut butter sandwich, but sometimes you want something a little different for lunch. Like peanut butter muffins or a chewy peanut butter snack bar! Bonus: these snacks are super easy to make. Find the recipes at the link in bio.
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to eat few Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to eat fewer carbs? We’ve rounded up five inspired carb-conscious suppers with less than 20 g of carbohydrates per serving. Enjoy! Find the recipes at the link in bio.⁠
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1. Balsamic pork chops with cauli mash – Recipe by @donnellyabi⁠
2. Chargrilled steak and green beans – Recipe by Hannah Lewry⁠
3. Melanzane alla Parmigiana – Recipe by @samwoulidge⁠
4. Sticky coconut chicken stir-fry – Recipe by Hannah Lewry⁠
5. Italian-style cannellini beans with frikkadels – Recipe by Hannah Lewry⁠
One plus about working from home? An end to uninsp One plus about working from home? An end to uninspired office lunches. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite sandwich recipes that are easy to put together between Zoom calls. Find the recipes at the link in bio. ⁠
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1. Inside-out trout-and-cucumber finger sandwiches – Recipe by  Hannah Lewry⁠
2. Caesar sandwich – Recipe by @donnellyabi⁠
3. Coronation chicken-and-corn toasties – Recipe by Hannah Lewry⁠
Forget marmite on toast, @janhendrikvanderwesthuiz Forget marmite on toast, @janhendrikvanderwesthuizen’s Marmite buttermilk rusks are next-level! This recipe is featured in Jan The Journal, Version 6 available at @woolworths_sa, along with a feast of other proudly South African recipes. (Think braaibroodjies, Romany Creams, and Marie biscuit brownies). Find the recipe at the link in bio.
What’s your secret to making great chakalaka? Mo What’s your secret to making great chakalaka? Mogau Seshoene a.k.a. @thelazymakoti relies on her mother’s famous recipe. She selflessly shared it with us, so that you too can be in on the secret. Find the recipe at the link in bio.
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