• Fresh corn soup with sausage, samp and beans

    Slice the kernels off the corn cobs, discarding the silk. Soften the onion and celery in the heated oil. Stir in the garlic and corn kernels. Pour in the stock and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend roughly using a hand-blender. Stir in the…

  • Tihove

    Tihove

    1. Wash the beans and samp, separately, then soak for 15 minutes. Skim off any debris that floats to the top. Boil the samp in 1 litre water, adding additional water as needed, until the samp is cooked (about 21/2 hours). Taste frequently t…

  • Newsflash: pork is perfect for the grill

    Chocful of flavour and so juicy, you can't go wrong with adding some pork to your braai. Add some local-is-lekker bites like grilled corn or samp, and you're on your way to a proper South African feast.

  • Umngqusho

    Umngqusho

    1. Place the samp and beans in a large saucepan with the water and salt and bring to the boil. 2. Cover with a lid and cook over a medium heat for an 1½hours, stirring occasionally. Add the onion, potato, and carrot. Cook for a further …