The conch, often recognized by its beautiful shell, is a sea-dwelling mollusk found in warm, tropical waters amid beds of sea grass. Conch meat, also known as “hurricane ham” or…
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Here’s how we make callaloo in the Caribbean using a recipe from Trinidad and Tobago. The flavors of the callaloo is enhanced with coconut milk, and abundance of herbs and…
Looking for a different kind of dessert? Melktart is a traditional South African tart with a soft buttery crust and creamy custard filling. This classic South African dessert is served…
Potjiekos” is a traditional Afrikaner dish hailing from South Africa. It originated with the Voortrekkers in the 1800’s and is still widely prepared and enjoyed in South Africa today. It…
Did you know that in South Africa Boerewors is a legislated fresh meat product? Over the years, sausage making has become a highly developed craft and many families have handed…
Bobotie, a meat casserole similar to the Greek moussaka, is the national dish of South Africa. In his book “Recipes: African Cooking (Foods of the World),” South African writer Laurens…
Heleen shows you how to make delicious chicken kebabs, perfect for a braai.
Every home cook should know how to make a basic vinaigrette dressing. It’s about as easy as easy can be and tastes way better than any store bought dressing (and…
If you’re like us, you’ve probably eaten an entire bowl of hummus at one time or another — it’s just that good. Most consumers will buy hummus from the market,…
Hummus is a tasty and nutritious food that can be used in a variety of ways. You can fill a sandwich with it, or dip pita triangles, chips, crackers, or…