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Carrot Cake Recipe

Posted by Chef #1422015  

Lovely east moist Carrot Cake for all occasions...... MORE»

Recipe #396070

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Peachy Fresh Fruit Salad With a Flourish of Angelica and Mint!

Posted by French Tart  

This was the first thing I was taught to make at secondary school in Domestic Science! We were all taught to make basic lemon syrup for the fruit salad, a great classic and a standard recipe that I have never forgotten! However, here I have... MORE»

Recipe #383182

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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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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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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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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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Velvet Coffee Creamer Tart

(1 reviews) Posted by JeanineD 2  

This recipe I got from a friend years ago. The powdered coffee creamer give this tart a delectable flavour and velvet texture. Quick and easy to make. This tart must be made the day before as it must be put into the refrigerator for at least 20... MORE»

Recipe #367150

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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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South African Nestle's Fudge

(1 reviews) Posted by TempR  

I have lost and found this recipe so many times I am finally committing it to Zaar. From Fair Lady, May 14, 1986 MORE»

Recipe #361940

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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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South African Marshmallow Dessert

(2 reviews) Posted by Zurie  

Now can anything be easier than this cold dessert!! Ideal for beginner cooks, who would like to impress guests!! Not mine, but the "owner" is unknown except that it was apparently first made by a cook in a Cape Town suburb. I suspect... MORE»

Recipe #348552

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South African Telephone Pudding

(2 reviews) Posted by Zurie  

This ancient, delicious dessert got its name this way: in the time of party-line phones (which still exist in some farming areas) this recipe was apparently passed on from cook to cook by phone, and didn't have a proper name. So it became... MORE»

Recipe #348551

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Malva Pudding

Posted by Serb Girl  

I'm a fan of Oprah and found this recipe on her website. I've yet to make it but thought I would share. It's by Art Smith. MORE»

Recipe #343075

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South African Koeksisters

(1 reviews) Posted by Enjolinfam  

A very sticky South African sweet. They remind me of a donut, but maybe messier. I got this recipe from my South African friend, Sheralee. She says to try to eat a few before the family gets home because once they get stuck into them, you... MORE»

Recipe #309851

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Soetkoekies - Sweet Wine and Spice South African Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by CaliforniaJan  

I got this from a very old (1970) African Cookbook and am posting it for the ZWT 4. MORE»

Recipe #309794

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Malva Pudding With Amarula Cream

Posted by MarraMamba  

Alan Coxons wonderful version of the traditional malva pudding from south africa, enhanced with amarula liqueur MORE»

Recipe #309750

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Banana Mandazi

(1 reviews) Posted by MarraMamba  

A wonderful Mandazi (south african fritter) by Alan Coxon MORE»

Recipe #309742

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Passionfruit Bavarian Cream Dessert

(1 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

This is a dessert found when searching for South African recipes. Typical in Zimbabwe but commonly found in other South Africa regions. Passion-fruit juice may be obtained in gourmet food and specialty shops. If not available, use apricot... MORE»

Recipe #309480

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Monkey Food

(1 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

This will really be a hit with the kids! MORE»

Recipe #309434

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Baked Bananas

(2 reviews) Posted by diner524  

A recipe I found on-line for South Africa recipes. Posted for ZWT. MORE»

Recipe #307208

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