A fish marinade made with a touch of apricot jam is well known in South Africa, and is delicious on almost any fresh fish, not just snoek. In this recipe, the jam creates a delicious sweet and sour combination with the lemon, cumin and a touch of chilli β itβs so good! Make this recipe today, it’s perfect to enjoy over this coming Easter weekend.
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.
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. Itβs as delicious with meatballs or chicken.
A basic green salad or tray of roasted veggies is turned into a feast with this quick-to-make nut & seed sprinkle. The combination of spices with the crunchy texture of the roasted nuts and seeds adds lots of flavour to a variety of dishes. Nuts and seeds are known as good sources of healthy fats, so make them a part of your meals in many creative ways.
Bobotie! Everyone has their version of this South African favourite β a mince dish with typical Cape Malay seasonings and baked with an egg custard on top. This is my version, which I developed for AMC Cookware’s recipe book, The AMC Book years ago and it remains my go-to recipe.