BOBOTIE BURGER
This recipe is in actual fact very simple and obvious, but as South Africans, we all love the taste profile of a classic bobotie. So why not make it into a burger WHAT YOU NEED: 1 kg good quality beef...
View ArticleFISH TAGINE
If you dont have a tagine on hand, you can also use your black no.10 potjie for this recipe. And as always the fresher your fish, the better! WHAT YOU NEED: 2 tots olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic...
View ArticlePORK BELLY BURGER
Pork belly used to be something I liked to order at fancy restaurants. But then I figured out how to braai it, which, not surprisingly, makes it taste even better. The meat looks quite fatty and tough...
View ArticleCHERMOULA MIELIES
Widely available, photogenic, lasts quite well in your fridge, tasty, best done on the braai. Ticks all the boxes. WHAT YOU NEED (feeds 4) 4 mielies For the Chermoula 3 tots olive oil 3 garlic...
View ArticleFRESH FISH WITH FRAGRANT SAUCE
Although cultivated and available in a much larger part of South Africa, I associate plum red tomatoes and the best olives with the Klein Karoo. This is not necessarily a fact, it’s simply my frame of...
View ArticleWAFFLE BRAAIBROODJIE
WHAT YOU NEED: 2 cups flour 1/2 tot baking powder 1 cup (125 ml) sugar 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 tots butter, melted Toppings of your choice, we used grated cheddar cheese and syrup WHAT TO DO: Mix the...
View ArticleDENNY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WINGS
In my opinion, this is the best way to prepare chicken wings, you get the best of both worlds. The chicken is cooked thoroughly and absorbs all the great flavours of the sauce. Plus you get the crispy...
View ArticleSTEAK CAESAR SALAD
This is probably one of the best ways to dress your steak. Lots of flavour and goodness! WHAT YOU NEED: 1 kg Rump steak Salt and pepper 1 whole Ciabatta cut into slices Olive oil and salt 2 Garlic...
View ArticleCHICKEN AND CAPER POTJIE
This recipe is one of those potjies you will make whenever you see capers in your fridge, very ease and super delicious. This is a great crowd pleaser. WHAT YOU NEED: 2 tots olive oil 1 onion, chopped...
View ArticleBOEREWORS AND CHILLI BRAAI PITAS
Approach this recipe as you would a braaibroodjie and braai over medium heat and slowly, turning often. The fat from the boerewors will make the pita sides crispy and full of taste. The chilli I used...
View ArticleCHOCOLATE FONDANT WITH MACADAMIAS
There is a medical reason why you should eat chocolate. The scent of the chocolate increases theta brain waves, which induces relaxation. We all know how vitally important it is to destress, relax and...
View ArticleBANANA AND BACON BRAAIBROODJIE
As we all know the braaibroodjie is and will always be the best braai item in the world. There is always something new and different to put on top of your braaibroodjie. While visiting a banana farm,...
View ArticleJAN BRAAI PIZZA
This will probably become one of your favourite go-to recipes. Whether you are craving it, want to impress guests, or are on a road trip and want to do a quick scenic and hassle-free braai, this is a...
View ArticleMACARONI AND CHEESE BRAAIBROODJIE
Yes, this is exactly what you think it is. Mac and cheese, in the form of a braaibroodjie. All the best worlds of comfort food, in one place. WHAT YOU NEED: ½ packet of macaroni 1 packet of DENNY...
View ArticleLENTIL BOBOTIE
Bobotie is a South African classic and an important part of our culinary heritage. It’s also one of my favourite meals, but this doesn’t make me special: everybody loves bobotie. As with many other...
View ArticleFRIED RICE WITH PORK AND MUSHROOMS
This recipe is a great idea for left over rice at the end of your weekend braai’s. You can also use left over braai meat that you chop, instead of the pork mince. Add any vegetables that you have...
View ArticleCHICKEN AND MANGO POTJIE
The sweetness of the mango goes great with the coconut milk, this is a great combination of flavours and a crowd pleaser. WHAT YOU NEED: 1 tot olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 peppers, chopped (red and...
View ArticleBEAN BOLOGNESE
My family started making spaghetti Bolognese on the fire during camping trips in Botswana and Namibia when I was a teenager. The secret to a great Bolognese sauce is to simmer it over low coals for...
View ArticlePOT ROAST CHICKEN
For this version of braaied chicken you’re going the decadent extra mile. You’re not just braaing it on a grid or baking it in your man-oven, you’re roasting it in your potjie. We’re talking whole...
View ArticleLAMB KOFTA BURGERS
This burger recipe has all the good qualities of a kofta. This will be a great addition to your usual burger braai. WHAT YOU NEED: For the patty: 1kg beef or lamb mince 1 tot paprika 1 tot cumin 1 tot...
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