Traditional South African Recipes

Potato Bake

A South African braai just wouldn’t be the same without a creamy potato bake! Follow this tried and tested recipe and feel free to add other ingredients such a [READ MORE]

Sweetcorn Fritters

Sweetcorn fritters are delicious as a side dish or a snack, and a firm favourite among both kids and adults. Follow this easy step-by-step recipe to make golden and [READ MORE]

Peppermint Crisp Tart

A typical South African dessert the Peppermint Crisp Fridge Tart is incredibly rich and decadent, but hugely popular all the same. It must also be one of the easiest [READ MORE]

Cheese Puffs

This easy recipe will create scrumptious cheese puffs in one-two-three. Perfect for breakfast or lunch, or simply as a quick snack when you are hungry but too busy t [READ MORE]

Mutton Samoosas

Originally made by the Indians and Cape Malays but loved by all! A savoury pastry (in the form of a triangle) filled with spicy curry fillings and deep fried until g [READ MORE]

Milk Tart

A homemade South African melktert is always a winner. Whether you need dessert for your dinner party, a cake for a special occasion or simply just a slice of somethi [READ MORE]

Malva Pudding

A sweet pudding of Dutch origin, Malva Pudding is usually served hot with custard or ice-cream. Made with apricot jam, this typical South African dessert has a spong [READ MORE]

Lamb Potjiekos

This is very South African, almost like a braai as it also involves a fire and a cooler box, family and friends and the odd argument or two about who is stuffing [READ MORE]