Tag: Recipes

Hertzoggies (Sweet South African coconut meringue pastry)

Fully baked Hertzoggies

Afternoon tea just isn’t the same without a Hertzoggie. A cheeky guilty pleasure!

Maize Rice

Maize Rice Recipe

Maize rice (or mielie rys in Afrikaans literally translates to riced corn) is made from the kernels of a specific type of white corn. It is a is a huge staple in South Africa and is eaten with stewed meat.

Duck Legs with Roasted Plums and Sumac

Throughout the lockdown I have been trying to use ingredients that I won’t normally have the courage to cook with. These duck legs were delicious and will quickly become a regular on our dinner table.

Traditional South African Vetkoek

Friday nights are Vetkoek nights. Delectable little rounds of bread dough deep fried until golden on the outside and fluffy and soft on the inside… Perfect for a rainy Friday evening where you just want to have comfort food and a shiny face!

Instant Pot Lamb Shank with Feta and Olives

Lamb shank with potatoes and rice

These lamb shanks were utterly delicious in the Instant Pot. If you like Mediterranean flavours, then this one is just for you!