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South African Butternut Soup

Posted by ZAR-INA  

This recipe is so simple, and yet is the tastiest butternut soup ever! I am quite sure that the chilli pepper has a great deal to do with its success, it really is just a hint of a burn, but brings out the rich, nutty flavour of the squash... MORE»

Recipe #380151

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South African-Greek Cheese Pie

Posted by Zurie  

This very delicious pie is my version of the Greek Tiropita, tweaked considerably. Please note that substitions can be used, i.e. walnuts instead of expensive pine nuts, and I think pickled red bell peppers will work instead of piquante peppers... MORE»

Recipe #379177

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Koeksusters

Posted by Allan Rees-Bevan  

A deliciously sweet South African classic! They're a bit like twisted doughnuts smothered in a ginger syrup. The Dutch name comes from the fact that they looks like girls' braids - "cooked sisters". MORE»

Recipe #378577

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Vegetarian Bobotie

Posted by Cora_and_Clarice  

This is my own vegetarian adaptation of the traditional Cape Malay dish of my country. I have tried to approximate flavour and texture as closely as possible and have retained all the ingredients my mother used when making it - aside from the... MORE»

Recipe #376949

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South African Style Lemon Meringue Pie

Posted by Meri Williams  

My own variation on the very popular South African style of Lemon Meringue Pie. Has a biscuit base, delicious tart lemon filling and fluffy meringue. I worked out the recipe based on others I'd found and trying to approximate the pie I remembered... MORE»

Recipe #375579

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Poulet Seychelles Avec Couscous De Cilantro

Posted by Cookgirl  

If you wish, fresh satsumas, tangerines, honey tangerines, etc. can be substituted for the canned mandarins. An African/Indian/French/Portuguese collaboration. Local recipe. MORE»

Recipe #371796

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South African Bobotie

Posted by Jezagerm  

This is a delicious, wholesome favorite from my home country, South Africa. You can find a lot of different variations, but this is the one I like the most! I got a similar recipe from a nutritionist I saw who recommended I eat lower GI meals.... MORE»

Recipe #368252

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South African Melktert (Milk Tart)

Posted by Debbie Boere Vrou  

This is a type of custard pie made in South Africa. This is a simple yet totally satisfying dessert or as a treat with coffee. MORE»

Recipe #368105

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100 Year Old New Zealand Lamb Dish - (I Have Used Deer W/This

Posted by Hotwingcooker  

A unique and exotic dish for the acquired taste of lamb . Not just any lamb only Imported lamb from NEW ZEALAND (because of the type of food the lamb eats) Australian lamb will do as well. It has a Kick so expect it. I Dont recommend you using... MORE»

Recipe #368029

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Traditional Melktert

(1 reviews) Posted by ZAR-INA  

This is the real old fashioned traditional South African Melktert, quite delicious, and rightly one of our favourite treats. There are many of these recipes on the web, adjusted in various ways, and with many ingredients added which were not... MORE»

Recipe #367152

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Dairy Free Rusks

Posted by Cheron  

I cannot seem to find commercial rusks without dairy. Traditionally in South Africa rusks are made with buttermilk. I found and adapted this recipe and my whole family (including the dairy eaters) loves dunking them into coffee especially on... MORE»

Recipe #365559

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Bridies

(2 reviews) Posted by bluemoon downunder  

My adaptation of another of Huey's recipes. He describes a Bridie as "a South African pasty filled with spiced minced lamb... well, kind of..." Minced lamb is what Americans call "ground lamb". As I don't like my foods hot... MORE»

Recipe #365482

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Mother in Law's Meatballs

Posted by Chef #1213906  

I am very fond of meatballs, but most of them are either dry or not very tasty. My mother in law made these, and it has always tickled my tastebuds. When I cut a meatball, I like it to be soft, and it must not be hard and dry. These balls are... MORE»

Recipe #363814

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No-Flour Hazelnut, Chocolate and Cinnamon Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by Zurie  

This is a recipe by famed Johannesburg caterer and confectioner, Tony Scorgie, and I hope she doesn't mind me sharing this with you. Tony has the amazing ability to "throw together" things and create great food. If using Splenda or... MORE»

Recipe #363760

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Zuri's All-In-One Roast Chicken Dinner

Posted by Zurie  

Don't expect a fine dining recipe — this is rustic, comfort food for the busy cook, which will fill the kitchen with its fragrance as it roasts! I make this dish at least once a week or ten days, and always heave a sigh of relief when I've shoved... MORE»

Recipe #362986

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Tomato & Onion Salad

Posted by English_Rose  

A simple and fresh, fat-free salad with influences from Cape Town. MORE»

Recipe #358705

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Tamborine Chicken

Posted by English_Rose  

This tangy chicken works well with salad or rice and is delicious both cold and hot. You can cook this dish straight away, or if you have time you can keep it in the fridge for up to a day while the flavours work their magic. This recipe is based... MORE»

Recipe #358703

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Cape Malay Babotie

Posted by IrishAmerican  

A spicy alternative to Meat Loaf, it is a traditional dish made by South Africans of Malaysian decent. I tried it when on holiday there and copied it from <a... MORE»

Recipe #358506

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Cape Malay Rice

Posted by Hannelu  

This Rice is very good with Babotie but when cold makes also a delicious Seafood salad - add canned tuna mixed with yogurt and lemon juice and dress with shrimps or prawns. MORE»

Recipe #355777

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South African Van Der Hum Tart

Posted by Zurie  

This is another old S A recipe. It does not pretend to be low-fat or low-calorie. It's rich and over-the top ... but can be great for that special occasion or festive summer buffet! The Van der Hum liqueur is a citrus liqueur, so can be easily... MORE»

Recipe #349483

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