South African Recipes

"This is one of my sister's contributions to the family cookbook. It makes a deliciously moist cake and is wonderful with a dollop of cream."

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Ingredients: pitted dates, eggs, milk...

"Keep this recipe for cold days! Everone loves it, and in South Africa it is a traditional favourite. You must have this at hand, as it is easy and quick and a delight, served as is or with ice cream or custard. Please note that I did two step-by-step photographs, which you'll find if you click on "photos". One shows how to roll up the dough,..."

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Ingredients: eggs, milk, salt...

"If you don't have a bread machine, this is the easiest yeast dough recipe by far. There is no overbearing yeast flavour and it is a good dense bread. Please note: time to make includes rising time."

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Ingredients: cooking oil, salt, sugar...

"Very traditional, very comforting! Rather don't use tapioca, which is similar but has much larger "beads" or grains. Tapioca would need soaking overnight."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, sago...

"This is a light and refreshing alcoholic drink perfect for a hot summer's afternoon. It is certain to be a hit with the ladies! I use Red Stripe since its taste is closest that of Castle Lager, but any lager would be good."

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Ingredients: lager beer, Sprite...

"Don't expect a fine dining recipe -- this is rustic, comfort food for the busy cook, which will fill the kitchen with its fragrance as it roasts! I make this dish at least once a week or ten days, and always heave a sigh of relief when I've shoved the entire dinner into the oven in one go and can leave it to cook itself, while I do something more interesting!..."

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Ingredients: cucumbers, Dijon mustard...

"These biscuits (cookies) are still my adult children favourites and I can never seem to make enough of them !! The secret of this biscuit is to chill the dough before baking. If making this recipe, please don't use skim milk or evaporated milk, only condensed milk."

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Ingredients: margarine, salt, sugar...

"Typical Salad from the Ivory Coast!For a pretty presentation scored cucumber and zucchini with a fork, not peeled. Onions are nice placed in between the layers."

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Ingredients: cucumbers, red pepper flakes...

"A south African Tradition!"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs...

"This is a very popular South african Teatime treat/Dessert a plus in its favour is it can be made in advance.The traditional version is made with a Puff Pastry base but I find a short crust type base makes it much easier to cut and handle.The filling can also be put into Custard cups and served as a milk pudding."

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Ingredients: cornflour, eggs, milk...

"Chicken pie is one of our favourite dinner or festive dishes. Of course, as with all traditional dishes the world over, there are many slight variations, although the spices should be the same as given here. This recipe is about as close to the genuine old-fashioned one as possible, and although seasonings can be varied, subtle nutmeg and clove are..."

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Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, eggs...