Braai Recipes
Flavour-packed recipes made for the flames, from sticky ribs & boerewors to grilled mealies and more
No South African gathering is complete without a good old-fashioned braai. Whether it’s a weekend family get-together or Heritage Day festivities, our braai recipes & food recipes in general include all-time favourites like boerewors rolls, peri-peri chicken wings, grilled mealies, and juicy sosaties. From marinades and fire-starting tips to side dishes like pap and chakalaka, this is your go-to collection for mastering the ultimate South African braai.
Weeknight Dinner Recipes
Quick, and comforting meals to whip up after a long day perfect for busy families or solo suppers
Tired after work? Our weeknight dinner recipes are perfect for busy South African households looking for fast, wholesome meals. Think creamy chicken a la king, spicy mince and rice, one-pot stews, and 30-minute pastas. These meals are budget-friendly, use everyday pantry staples, and are designed to keep the family full and happy with minimal fuss.
Sunday Lunch Recipes
Hearty, homestyle dishes made for gathering think roast chicken, creamy samp, and old-school pudding
Sunday lunch is a sacred South African tradition. It's when families gather around the table for hearty, comforting meals that taste like home. This category features classics like roast leg of lamb, samp and beans, creamy potato bake, and malva pudding. Whether you're cooking for granny or your growing family, these lunch recipes, and other recipes in general capture the warm spirit of a proper Mzansi Sunday.
Party Food & Platters Recipes
Crowd-pleasing snacks, finger foods, and shareable platters to wow guests at any celebration or get-
Entertaining in South Africa means flavour, variety, and feeding a crowd! Our party food and platter recipes include favourites like chicken wings, mini vetkoek with curried mince, cocktail samoosas, and sweet treats like milk tart bites. Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or year-end braais, these dishes are sure to impress your guests with any of our dinner recipes, lunch recipes or just food recipes in general.
Picnic & Outdoor Recipes
Light, fresh, and travel-friendly bites ideal for sunny park days, beach outings, or road trips.
South Africans love the outdoors, and our picnic recipes make eating al fresco easy and delicious. From fresh roosterkoek with cheese and jam to biltong quiches and mason jar salads, we’ve got everything you need for your perfect park or beach day food recipes. Don’t forget sweet treats like peppermint crisp tarts in a jar!
Budget Friendly Recipes
Delicious recipes that stretch your rands with all the flavour smart cooking on a shoestring budget.
Cooking on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. These affordable South African recipes are perfect for stretching your grocery budget while keeping your meals hearty and satisfying. Expect staples like slap chips with chakalaka, curried baked beans, mielie pap with tomato gravy, and veggie stir-fries. Great for students, families, and anyone watching their wallet trying to get the best food recipes.
Child Friendly Recipes
Fun, fuss-free meals that little hands and picky eaters will love easy, tasty.
These kid-friendly food recipes are made for little tummies and big appetites! Whether it’s mini meatball skewers, homemade chicken strips, rainbow vetkoek sliders, or sweet corn fritters, these dishes are fun to eat and easy to make. Sneak in some veggies or let the kids help you cook — these recipes turn picky eaters into happy ones.
Diet Friendly Recipes
Wholesome recipes for every need from gluten-free to low-carb, vegetarian to diabetic-friendly
Whether you’re gluten-free, diabetic, vegetarian, or just health-conscious, these South African diet recipes don’t compromise on flavour. Try our low-carb cauliflower pap, vegan bobotie, sugar-free malva pudding, or banting-friendly chicken bake for dinner recipes, or even lunch. Healthy eating in South Africa has never tasted this good.