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Recipes

Mozambican Peri-Peri Prawns

(3 reviews) Posted by Zurie  

POSTED FOR ZWT 4: Getting the REAL peri-peri oil recipe is a pain in the backside, and you never really find it. This is the nearest to the real thing, I think, but I don't take responsibility!! You won't have peri-peri peppers, so any hot red... MORE»

Recipe #305219

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Delicious Marinated Onion Rings for Salad!

Posted by Zurie  

At certain times of the year it's impossible to find sweet onions. The strong onions are really way too harsh in a gentle salad. In a restaurant we had this on our salad, and it wasn't hard to figure out how to imitate it. It's so very easy ...... MORE»

Recipe #300539

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Afrikaner Chops

(2 reviews) Posted by Shazzie  

Lamb chops with a sweet and sticky sauce. Yummy, but quite rich so serve with "light" accompaniments. Preparation time excludes marinating time of approx. 2 hours. MORE»

Recipe #289376

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Bobotie

(1 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

A South African dish, this recipe is based on one from The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking, edited by Charlotte Turgeon. Serve with rice and chutney. The book I used spelled it "Bobotee", but I changed it to match the current 'Zaar... MORE»

Recipe #280172

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Kirsty's Potluck Tangy Sauce

Posted by KirstyB  

This sauce I whipped up quickly out of my head to go with a Thai Crab Cakes and mash potato meal I made for dinner one evening, and it was delicious and went really well the Crab Cakes. MORE»

Recipe #279469

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Gem Squash and Sweet Corn

Posted by Hetta  

In South Africa we braai instead of barbeque, but it "boils" down to the same method. We prefer an open fire to a barbeque kettle but this recipe will work equally well which ever method is being used. This is a quick way of adding... MORE»

Recipe #276493

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Baby Pea Salad

Posted by Hetta  

A very quick and easy salad for the warm, summer days. As guests arrive and the glasses are filled, the salad can be prepared and it will be ready before the fire has turned to coals. MORE»

Recipe #276486

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Chicken Stew With Tomatoes Tonight!

(1 reviews) Posted by Zurie  

Few dishes are as easy and trouble-free to make as a stew. You can add almost anything to a stew to stretch the meat, or to use up those vegetables which are not enough to provide a side dish. Stews can have any flavour, from curries to creamy... MORE»

Recipe #264210

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Golden Salmon on a Bed of Lentils

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This Heart Healthy recipe of roasted seasoned salmon is served bedded on Spicy Lentils (South Africa). Healthy and Good fats! Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein, and a health-promoting fat, the omega-3 essential fatty acids.... MORE»

Recipe #262781

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Pumpkin Fritters / Pampoen Koekies

(4 reviews) Posted by Luschka  

This is a South African recipe (from Magdaleen van Wyk's The Complete South African Cookbook), something my mom used to make. Pumpkins abound at the moment, so I thought I'd share it with everyone. They are really delicious. Let me know what you... MORE»

Recipe #260560

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Pork Sausage Terrine

Posted by Zurie  

Don't be put off by "terrine" in the title: this is a very easy dish, which might make people think you've gone to a lot of trouble! I am not sure how long this takes to make as I have never bothered to time it. MORE»

Recipe #259026

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Chicken Paprika

Posted by LauraMac  

A fabulous main course that is not terribly spicy. I found this recipe in South Africa Quick 'n' Easy. Simple yet delicious! MORE»

Recipe #249982

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Don't Know What to Do With Quinces?! Here's What!

Posted by Zurie  

This old-fashioned, tart fruit is actually extremely versatile. It can't really be eaten raw, although a friend of mine eats thin raw slices with salt and loves it! It makes a gorgeous see-through jelly, lovely jam, and a wonderful stewed side... MORE»

Recipe #248022

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Aunty Sue's Milk Tart

Posted by Shar Cooks  

A traditional South African tart (the milk tart, not Aunty Sue!!) I know it is a lot of milk and eggs, but really good comfort food. MORE»

Recipe #246448

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Very Different Vegetable Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by Zurie  

This is really different from the usual salad!! Make some hours or the day before, and double quantities for a buffet. Ideal side dish on a hot day, or with barbecued meats. You may want to adjust seasonings in the marinade. Prep and cooking time... MORE»

Recipe #235230

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Afrikaanse Stoofschotel

Posted by VValt  

Vegan potatoes w/cabbage dish from Lesotho. MORE»

Recipe #221763

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Roast Leg of Lamb, Cape Style

Posted by Zurie  

My mother always believed that a leg of lamb or mutton should weigh in excess of 5lbs, otherwise it's not worth her while! This is the age-old method used to marinade the leg before roasting. Apart from gravy and side dishes, it's usually served... MORE»

Recipe #215961

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Zimbabwe Greens

(3 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

They use different greens in Africa but collard greens come the closest. Adapted from Recipes from countries around the world. MORE»

Recipe #200972

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My Mother's Cucumber Sambal

Posted by Charliecooks  

Not very authentic, but delicious! MORE»

Recipe #199824

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Malaysian Gado Gado (Vegetable Salad With Peanut Sauce)

(1 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

A great salad from Africa with Malaysian influence! You may add or change vegetables. You may also use the peanut sauce provided or use your own! MORE»

Recipe #173967

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