Recipes

Typical South African recipes. Many handed down from my grandmothers to my mother… Enjoy

  • Betty’s putu pap (porridge)

    Betty was a Sotho woman who looked after my brother and me when we were in primary school. When we […]

  • Speckled Sugar Beans and Roasted Butternut Soup

    One of my favourite soups is butternut soup. Perfect for cooler evenings and even dinner parties. Especially with fresh bread […]

  • Peppermint Crisp Tart – a South African Classic

    Just like ‘Ouma’ made it… One of South Africa’s favourite dishes (next to braaivleis, melktert, and putu pap), this simple […]

  • Melktert (Milk Tart) – a South African favourite

    Melktert (milk tart) is said to have been brought to South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 17th century. Consisting of […]

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