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Ingredients 500g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp salt 125g cheddar, cut into small cubes 340ml beer (a can in South Africa, slightly less than a full can here in the UK) 50ml water 1Tbsp fresh thyme 50ml sesame or sunflower seeds Maldon salt to sprinkle on top Method Pre-heat the oven to 180C  Grease a small [...]

This is a traditional Swedish side-dish, but I think it would go swimmingly with a proudly South African braai. After all it’s essentially a potato bake only with the addition of anchovies. We were initially a bit skeptical about the fishy component, but I have to say it blends in beautifully, adding just the right [...]

2  Cups boiling water 1 Cup  mieliemeel 1 t salt Mix all ingredients together in a plastic bowl Microwave on high power for 1 minute, then stir Microwave for 4 minutes then stir with fork Microwave for 5 minutes then loosen crumbs will fork When cooked, add a blob of butter and mix through with [...]

As a South African, I feel every man should know how to get a great Braai going, from starting the fire to creating great African meals. As we all know a great braai comes from how you pack your coals, we all have a personal preference, Charcoal, Briquettes, or Wood. I am not a follower [...]

This is a very South African dumpling and it’s fabulous!! Make slap-pap from like a true South African: 2 cups water 2 TBSP Maize meal 1tsp salt Boil the water in a saucepan, then add the maize meal and stir vigorously. Simmer for 20 minutes until cooked.

Another popular bacon and mushroom potjiekos recipe for potjiekos lovers. Ingredients 1 kg Carrots 1 kg Baby potatoes 1.5 kg Green Beans 1 kg mushrooms – sliced

What is a braai blog without a potjiekos recipe? Here’s another great recipe I found on www.capejourney.co.za. “There is absolutely nothing more beautiful and enjoyable than a sunny winter’s day in Cape Town. We only have a few of these days during the wet rainy cape town winters and it’s of utmost importance to use [...]

I found this good old classic on www.cookbook.co.za. Enjoy! Potato bake is a must have at any braai and this potato bake recipe is great just as it is or you can add, like I often do, tasty little extra’s like bacon bits and mushrooms or even a little chopped green pepper to liven it [...]