by Heleen Meyer | Aug 12, 2025 | Accompaniments, Extras, Sauces
Nothing beats an aromatic homemade chakalaka. This tomato sauce or relish (tamatiesous or smoor, in Afrikaans) is a well-known and very popular accompaniment in South Africa, whether you enjoy it with braai meat (braaivleis), like steak, lamb or pork chops, boerewors (sausage) or pap (mealie pap). Chakalaka’s spicier flavour, with fresh ginger, curry powder, fresh chilli, and vegetables like onions and carrots is quite unique. Yes, chakalaka is available in South Africa in tinned form, but nothing beats a homemade version like this recipe. . Make a big batch of chakalaka to use in any of the delicious suggestions in the tips.
by Heleen Meyer | Mar 7, 2025 | Accompaniments, Extras, Sauces
A homemade sauce is much healthier than a shop-bought version as you know exactly what’s going into it. If you’ve been following me you would know my mantra ‘Homemade is best! by now’ Try this homemade, barbecue sauce (tamatiesmoor) recipe which is super versatile and can be used as a sauce with many different dishes.
by Heleen Meyer | Feb 4, 2025 | Accompaniments, Extras, Sauces
This colourful dip can be served in so many ways. Whether you enjoy it as a dip, on a sandwich or in a pita or wrap with chicken and salad ingredients, it’s nutritious and so easy to make.
by Heleen Meyer | Nov 1, 2024 | Extras, Sauces
Making your own dip is really easy and so much healthier and more enjoyable than another pre-prepared version. It is also more affordable than buying one from the shop. Try these two delicious dip ideas this weekend – perfect to serve with an array of fresh seasonal fruit and veg for an outdoor picnic or for spring or summer snacking.
by Heleen Meyer | Aug 31, 2023 | Extras, Sauces
Make a big batch of this dry braai rub and store in a jar to have in your kitchen for a variety of meals. It’s so easy to quickly whip up and delicious over steak, chicken, or vegetables.
by Heleen Meyer | Jan 29, 2021 | Extras, Sauces
As jy eers ’n lekker tuisgemaakte mayonnaise geproe het, is daar min wat daarby kan kers vashou. As jy dit nog nooit voorheen gemaak of geproe het nie, is dit nou jou kans. En dis maklik om te maak – volg net die metode stapsgewys.
