GNOCCHI WITH BACON AND CHEESE SAUCE
The inspiration for this recipe comes from Guido, who as you might guess from his name, is Italian. Guido once served me a brilliant bacon and blue cheese gnocchi – so brilliant that I had to go back...
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I used Denny Bolognese sauce for this recipe, but you can always just use left over bolognese, or make it from scratch. This was one of my favourite meals that we prepared on the TV show. It is so easy...
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While we did our research about the truth behind what goes into a Burger King whopper, we found that the way they build, and layer the ingredients, is a big part of the recipe. It adds to the taste of...
View ArticleBRAAI AUBERGINE PITA
Depending on whether you prefer speaking Greek, Turkish or Arabic around the braai fire, you might also like to call this meal a gyro, döner or shawarma – it’s really up to you. Whatever language you...
View ArticleCHEESE POTBREAD
When you make this bread, don’t be shy to mix it up, We used all the bits of cheese left over in the fridge and chopped and mixed it together. Feel free to add anything that you think will go good...
View ArticleCOFFEE SPICED STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS AND POTATOES
This recipe has the best of all the worlds. Meat, potatoes, mushrooms and lots of flavour!. Use your cast iron skillet to get the best end result. But your flat bottom no10 potjie will work just as...
View ArticleBLESBOK STROGANOFF
Originally from Russia, this version of the old classic is right at home here in the Democratic Republic of Braai. To prepare a great beef Stroganoff you need the right ingredients and you need to...
View ArticlePERI PERI SKILPADJIES
You start by braaiing the skilpadjies over very hot coals, to caramalise the fat. Then you prepare your peri peri sauce. Serve it with toasted bread to mop up the sauce, peri-peri skilpadjies can be...
View ArticleDENNY BILTONG PASTA POTJIE
While doing our road trip we realised the most popular snack next to the road is definitely biltong. All shapes and sizes and types. Biltong. It is a great snack, salty, full of protein and will keep...
View ArticleLAMB CHOPS – HOW TO BRAAI THEM
The lamb loin chop is that animal’s royal and most expensive cut of braai meat. It is exactly like a T-bone steak, but just from a lamb rather than a cow. There is a piece of sirloin and a piece of...
View ArticleLAMB NECK RAGU
Ingredients (serves 6) For the lamb necks: 2 whole lamb necks 1 tin chopped tomatoes salt and pepper 1 celery stick (chopped) 1 carrot (cut into small blocks) 1 onion chopped fresh oregano and thyme 1...
View ArticleBACON AND CHEESE BURGERS
Ingredients (serves 4) 500 g lean beef mince 4 hamburger rolls 1 packet bacon (diced) 120 g Cheddar cheese (grated) 1 medium-sized onion (grated) 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 1 tsp ground...
View ArticleMARSHMALLOW AND CHOCOLATE BRAAIBROODJIE
Braaing marshmallows on skewers over some gentle heat is nothing new. I believe it’s vital to the braai development of the youth that they do this often, as it teaches them all the fundamentals on how...
View ArticleMUSHROOM AND BLUE CHEESE BURGER
Ingredients (makes 4) FOR THE BURGER 500 g lean beef mince (or 4 high-quality hamburger patties) 4 hamburger rolls olive oil 1 tomato, sliced Salad leaves FOR THE SAUCE 1 punnet DENNY brown mushrooms...
View ArticleCHICKEN, FETA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO BURGERS
All burger patties are not created equal. As far as chicken goes, this one is pretty regal. Ingredients (makes 4) 4 chicken breast fillets 4 hamburger rolls 1 pack (200–250 g) sun-dried tomatoes 2...
View ArticleMEATBALLS IN SPAGHETTI
For quite a few years after university I went through a phase – let’s call it ‘the dark ages’ – during which I did not eat meatballs. That was until my friend Martin, a big man with a big appetite,...
View ArticleMUSTARD AND CAPER BURGER
Ingredients (makes 4) FOR THE BURGER 500 g lean beef mince (or 4 high-quality hamburger patties) 4 hamburger rolls butter or olive oil lettuce 2 tomatoes (sliced) 1 onion (sliced) FOR THE MUSTARD...
View ArticleMILANESE STEAK
Ingredients (serves 6) 1 rump steak (about 700g – 1kg) ½ cup (125ml) flour 2 eggs ( whisked) 1 cup breadcrumbs or cornflake crumbs 1 cup napoletana sauce (heated, the ready made sauce you can buy in...
View ArticleTHAI CHICKEN RISOTTO POTJIE
Ingredients (serves 6) 1 tot olive oil 1 onion (chopped) 4 chicken breasts (cut into bite size blocks) Salt and pepper 1 sachet Red Curry paste (use less or more, depending on the chilli) 1 cup...
View ArticleCRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
Ingredients (makes 4 burgers) 4 chicken breast fillets 4 hamburger rolls 1 cup white bread or cake flour 1 egg (beaten) salt and pepper 2 cups corn flake crumbs (this is a commercial product but you...
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