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Traditional Cape (South African) fish cake

Traditional Cape (South African) fish cake

Fish cakes are very much a Cape food and most white fish is suitable for fish cakes although I remember my…

Peter Brown
May 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
9818 views
Boontjie Sop (Bean Soup)

Boontjie Sop (Bean Soup)

We call this STEWP as it should be nice and thick so your spoon can stand up in it . Wonderful on a cold night. It is a traditional South African…

Peter Brown
Jul 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
18111 views
PERI/PERI OIL

PERI/PERI OIL

In South Africa we tend to use a lot of Peri/Peri oil, I believe it originates from the old African Portuguese Colonies of Mozambique and Angola.…

Peter Brown
Oct 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
9620 views
Butternut Bredie

Butternut Bredie

A Bredie in South Africa is a stew. This recipe comes from Tannie Evita (Auntie Evita) a afrikaans lady portrayed by the comedian Pieter Dirk Uys .…

Peter Brown
Sep 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
7078 views
Pepper-crusted ostrich fillet

Pepper-crusted ostrich fillet

you can substitute with beef fillet–it also work well with the bite of pepper and the tangy ginger-lemon sauce. Fillet is a lovely meat to use…

Peter Brown
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
8709 views
Beer marinated pork chops

Beer marinated pork chops

When selecting pork chops for this dish make sure they are evenly sliced so that they are all ready at the same time. The chops should also have a…

Peter Brown
May 2012
Intermediate
3 votes
6485 views
Lamb shanks roasted in port and red wine

Lamb shanks roasted in port and red wine

A great Soul Food for a cold Winters night Enjoys with a good full bodied red wine

Peter Brown
Jul 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
3561 views
Dumpling and Lamb Stew

Dumpling and Lamb Stew

I found this recipe from Thuli of MGANSI STYLE CUSINE and have passed it on as it was presented : Peter "Whether it’s prepared in winter or…

Peter Brown
Mar 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
4097 views
Basic Baked custard

Basic Baked custard

A tasty, simple and inexpensive dessert that can be made with a wide range of flavours and served with many different additions. Some of the…

Peter Brown
Oct 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2977 views
Smoked salmon velouté pasta

Smoked salmon velouté pasta

The secret of this dish is in the sauce or velouté, which is basically a creamy cheese sauce that adds a whole new dimension to pasta and can be…

Peter Brown
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2123 views
Hot Ox Tongue and Mustard Sauce

Hot Ox Tongue and Mustard Sauce

A old farmers recipe from the Great Karoo region of South Africa

Peter Brown
Mar 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
8855 views
Tuna Salad

Tuna Salad

Over the festive season I got bored with the regulatory food so searched the fridge and cupboards for some change,all I found was a tin of Tuna in…

Peter Brown
Jan 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2426 views
South African Biltong soup (JERKY SOUP)

South African Biltong soup (JERKY SOUP)

in the Southern Hemisphere we are in winter so soup is a good warmer in the evenings ,here are some soups I…

Peter Brown
Jun 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
4002 views
Spicy Baked Fish

Spicy Baked Fish

Seafood and hot spices make a very tasty dish for summer and it is well-suited to a variety of salads, particularly with the traditional Lebanese…

Peter Brown
Oct 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3329 views
Capt Pete`s PICKLED ONIONS

Capt Pete`s PICKLED ONIONS

In pursuit of the perfect pickle I love all forms of pickles and preserves. Its a hobby of mine so I like to think my piclke products are good. I…

Peter Brown
Sep 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
6220 views