South African home cooking, step by step.

Tested recipes and kitchen know-how for the dishes South Africans grew up on, from the braai to the biscuit tin.

RecipesStep-by-step South African recipes for everyday and special occasions.2 recipes & guidesTechniquesFire, pot and oven methods explained simply.2 recipes & guides

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Recipes
Recipes

Classic melktert: a South African milk tart recipe

A creamy cinnamon-dusted milk tart with a crisp pastry shell.

Techniques
Techniques

How to braai like a South African

Fire, coals and timing: the basics of a proper braai.

Recipes
Recipes

Bobotie: South Africa’s spiced baked mince

A fragrant, lightly sweet mince dish with a golden egg custard topping.

Techniques
Techniques

Potjiekos: a beginner’s guide to the three-legged pot

Layering, heat control and patience: how to cook a proper potjie.

Kitchen rules we cook by

  1. Read the whole recipe before you start.
  2. Rest grilled meat for five minutes before serving.
  3. Taste and season at the end, not only at the start.
  4. Keep a cooler zone on the fire for thicker cuts.

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