South African favourites

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Searching for a show-stopping dessert for your Thanksgiving feast? Look no further. I bring you my all time favorite pie. The Queen of all citrus pies. The Key Lime Mousse Pie. Buttery crisp shortbread crust topped with a tower of fluffy, light, tart mousse, with a layer of tangy key lime mousse on top of...Read More »

Ditch Nando's & make this Nando's Peri peri Chicken Recipe with my homemade peri peri marinade at home under 30 mins. Juicy Chicken pieces coated in Piri Piri sauce & skillet roasted.

Milk tart with creamy filling and a homemade crust is a South African classic. Perfect as dessert or served for tea time.

Eggless Pampoen Koekies - Famous South African dessert made with Pumpkin puree. These fritters are mildly sweetened and can be served with powdered sugar.

This classic dish from South Africa, Bobotie (pronounced ba-bo-tea), is made with ground beef seasoned to perfection, and a creamy, decadent topping. It is rich, savory, spicy, aromatic, and zingy. A comforting meal, full of the flavors of Africa!

This malva pudding recipe, also known as malvapoeding, is a classic South African dessert loved by many in the Rainbow Nation. You will love this easy recipe, especially with Amarula.

Chakalaka is a traditional South African relish that is spicy, tangy, and oh-so-good. Baked beans, peppers, chopped tomatoes, fresh thyme, ginger, and other flavourful ingredients make this a dish to remember. Learn how to easily make Chakalaka here!

Sosaties are a South African braai (BBQ) classic - the apricot jam-curry marinade on these skewers might sound unusual, but it's so easy and delicious!

So easy so tasty I made a second batch

This classic recipe is kicked up a notch and made GIANT! Peanut butter and M&M's work together to create the best cookie recipe ever! #monstercookies #cookies #cookierecipe #iambaker

Melkkos (milk food) is one of those South African heritage dishes you remember from your childhood in grandma's kitchen and "Melkkos" is one of my favourite dishes ever. It is a dish with its main ingredient being milk, to which you add some flour and butter.

Monster Cookies are a cross between an oatmeal cookie and a peanut butter cookie and are one of most delicious cookies ever! Even better when GIANT!

Red Velvet Microwave Treats 3 Ways

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