South african finger foods

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I was a reluctant attendee of school holiday care in my childhood, but I do have them to thank for sparking my early interest in cooking and this is when and where I started making sausage rolls. After that I would bulk make them a couple of times a year with my Mum, and now they make a weekly appearance in my kids' lunch boxes, as well as at their birthday parties and byo plate events! I didn't want to put the word "healthy" in the title, as if you have ever made (or seen the making of)…

Bobotie is a South African Dish consisting of spiced mince meat and dried fruit baked with an egg-based topping. It is also made with curry powder leaving it with destinct taste. This is a healthie…

A classic South African fast food dish, said to be created in the 1940's, Bunny chow originated in the Port city on Durban. Created by Indians during the apartheid regime, bunny chow was served to Zulu workers who were not allowed into Indian restaurants, due to racist legislation. They were served a takeaway curry inside a hollowed out loaf of bread. Although the original curry was vegetable, 'bunnies' are now made with mutton, chicken, vegetable or beans. I know that this may be unusual…

These keema samosas are the ultimate appetizer made with a delicious beef and onion filling wrapped in a crispy triangle pastry pocket!

A few days ago I asked my followers on my Facebook fan page what recipes they would like to see on this blog in the future. So I made a list of your request and

The French have their onion soup. The Americans have their apple pie. The Germans have their Bratwurst and Sauerkraut. What do we South African have? Well, to my mind nothing defines us (in a culinary sense, anyway!) better than a braai. As a South African abroad, there are few things that make me homesick as […]

Do you need snacks while watching your South African Springbok team play on the weekend. Try this crunchy crumbed mushrooms recipe!

Easy Homemade Sausage Rolls with flaky pastry rival any bakery! The perfect little appetizers for game day full of bacon, beef and pork!