South African Recipes

Take your taste buds on a trip to South Africa with our super easy Bobotie recipe. This traditional South African dish is not only delicious but also a simple and flavorful solution for an easy dinner. It's like bringing a piece of South Africa to your table – a national dish that's simply unbeatable!

Chakalaka from Lesotho and South Africa is a savory relish or side dish filled with vegetables and beans. Take your taste buds on an adventure with this delicious dish!

Here's a delicious, foolproof 'Pannekoek' recipe straight from the kitchen of my late and great granny Julia. This precious heirloom must have churned out gazillions of cinnamon sugar pancakes by now. And it's still going strong! It's your quintessential 'church bazaar' pancake batter, designed for the quick and effortless production of soft (never tough!) pancakes that gracefully flip without tearing or sticking. It uses simple, cost-effective ingredients - no milk or butter needed.

Are you looking for traditional South African family comfort food? Try this incredible creamy samp and beef stew recipe this weekend!

A refreshing take on a South African classic. These 4-ingredient Peppermint Crisp Tart Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect quick dessert for Heritage Day!

A lamb bredie (bree – eh – die) is just another name for a lamb stew. But whereas a stew is typically cooked in a large amount of stock, a bredie uses hardly any stock and relies on the juices from the vegetables to form the liquid component of the dish. This recipe for lamb bredie was given to me by my mother-in-law, many years ago, and it’s remained a firm family favourite over the years.

Mouthwatering Lamb Curry inside a hollowed out loaf of white bread? YES PLEASE! This dish originates from South Africa and you won't be able to get enough of it!!!