Kraakvars koolslaai
’n Koolslaai is altyd ’n gewilde bygereg met enige braaivleis. Hierdie weergawe met ’n eenvoudige slaaisous met mosterd en kruie gaan jy beslis weer en weer wil maak. En wie het gesê dit moet altyd met mayonnaise gemaak word. Probeer die verfrissende en kleurvolle weergawe as jy weer lus het vir koolslaai.
Kleurvolle groente-kebabs
Hierdie groente-kebabs is so maklik om te maak en groente wat oor die kole gerooster is, is mos maar net altyd ekstra spesiaal. Met die kombinasie van olyfolie, suurlemoensap en vars kruie kan jy ook nie ‘n fout maak nie.
Roasted carrots with a hummus yoghurt sauce
Carrots in a whole new light! Make this impressive side dish with an everyday veggie and a good choice of seasonings, and be sure to impress your guests. It’s really easy and the sweetness of roasted carrots, with the earthiness of cumin seeds and the creamy hummus dressing, is perfectly rounded off with juicy, sweet pomegranate rubies and peppery rocket.
Pear & broccoli salad with blue cheese & pomegranates
It’s no secret that pear and blue cheese is a fabulous combination. The same is true for this flavourful cheese and broccoli. If you then add a refreshing dressing and top it all with juicy pomegranate arils and nuts, you have side dish like no other. It’s the perfect balance between the salty blue cheese, sweetness of the fruit and crunch from the arils and roasted nuts.
Pomegranate & bulgar wheat salad
Add sparkle to any table with this salad. Not only does it look beautiful, but it tastes divine too! Bulgar wheat is quick to cook and the perfect base for a fresh salad with green veggies and feta, adorned with shiny pomegranate rubies. A simple vinaigrette with apple, honey, and mint brings all the flavours together for this refreshing side dish. This is a recipe that will have everyone coming back for more!
Mealie bread muffins
Mealie bread is one of those popular South African traditional recipes that remain a favourite. I put my spin on my original recipe and turned it into muffins, which is great as a side dish at a braai or as part of a lunchbox filler.
Five seed cracker with rosemary & paprika
Packed with goodness! Enjoy this as a healthy alternative to a salty cracker or packet of chips. Use as a lunch box filler, a snack or even as a salad sprinkle to add some crunch – perfect for the upcoming festive season.
Loaded red lentil hummus
There are many hummus recipes and various adaptions. This version is made with red lentils and chickpeas and served with a selection of roasted root veggies. Hummus is really versatile, as you can use it as an alternative to butter on a sandwich, in a wrap, as a dipping sauce, or dollop it onto a salad or roasted veg as a delicious dressing. It’s as delicious with meatballs or chicken.
Spanakopita
Phyllo parcels with a filling of spinach and feta are a very popular Greek dish and utterly delicious. Whether you plan to serve it as a starter, snack or as part of a festive table, be ready for the oo’s and aa’s from your guests. Click for the English and Afrikaans recipes.
Veerligte platbroodjies/ Feather-light flatbreads
Brood is baie algemeen op ’n Griekse tafel – dikwels om in ’n bykomstigheid te doop of ’n lekker sous mee op te vee. Hierdie veerligte platbroodjies met ’n jogurtbasis word met bakpoeier gemaak, wat baie vinniger as ’n gisweergawe is.