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Traditional Cape (South African) fish cake

Traditional Cape (South African) fish cake by Peter Brown

Fish cakes are very much a Cape food and most white fish is suitable for fish cakes although I remember my mother insisted on fresh hake which she minced/flaked herself or otherwise she would use freshly caught mackeral, .. I like to mix 50/50 a white fish with a oily or game fish

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Butternut Bredie

Butternut Bredie by Peter Brown

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 . It's a straight-forward, non-fussy recipe, so it's one you'll be able to throw together during a busy week day to ensure your family gets a nutritious yet tasty dinner.

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Pepper-crusted ostrich fillet

Pepper-crusted ostrich fillet by Peter Brown

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 because the cooking process is quick make liberal use of cracked black pepper but it is not entirely essential and you can substitute with coarse salt or whatever spices you prefer. A good…

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Beer marinated pork chops

Beer marinated pork chops by Peter Brown

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 good circle of fat because this adds to the flavour. To extract the best flavour from the marinade it is best to soak the meat overnight in a covered dish in the refrigerator, otherwise…

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Lamb shanks roasted in port and red wine

Lamb shanks roasted in port and red wine by Peter Brown

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

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Dumpling and Lamb Stew

Dumpling and Lamb Stew by Peter Brown

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 summer this dish is a guaranteed winner and your guests will give you the complimentary ‘oooh’s and ‘aaah’s around the dinner table. I grew up in an environment whereby if there’s been a…

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Smoked salmon velouté pasta

Smoked salmon velouté pasta by Peter Brown

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 used in a number of other dishes.. The smoked Salmon adds a great smokey taste to this dish I found this on Iafrica and its great

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Hot Ox Tongue and Mustard Sauce

Hot Ox Tongue and Mustard Sauce by Peter Brown

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

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Spicy Baked Fish

Spicy Baked Fish by Peter Brown

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 bulgar wheat salad, Tabbouleh. It is important when spicing up fish to use firm white fish because oily fish and spices are not firm friends. It is also important when you use lemon or…

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Bobotie

Bobotie by Two Foodies One Journey

Bobotie has a long history in South African cuisine and is one of the national dishes. It is known in the area of South Africa since the 17th century and most likely has its roots in Indonesia and comes from the word Bobotok. Other sources place the origin in Malaysia. But it seems to be clear that Dutch settlers/companies brought…

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Crispy Pork Belly

Crispy Pork Belly by Peter Brown

A wonderful roast, full of flavour,great the next day as cold meat More good ideas: Serve pork with plum sauce or top thick slices of fresh bread with sliced pork and apple chutney. I found this recipe in one of our Supermarket pamphlets,trid it and its great

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Malay Curried tripe recipe

Malay Curried tripe recipe by Peter Brown

An unusual way to cook Tripe .This from the cape Malay culture in South Africa

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Lamb and cabbage rissoles (meat Balls)

Lamb and cabbage rissoles (meat Balls) by Peter Brown

Browseing through some recipes I camr accross this very tasty meat ball with a difference done by Henrie Geyser This tasty dish is a combination of Greek, Italian and Asian flavours suggest you serve it with other oven-roasted extras such as roasted beetroot, pumpkin and potato or other choices. The sauce the rissoles are baked in…

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Chicken à la king Grandmas way

Chicken à la king Grandmas way by Peter Brown

every household should have a Chicken A la King recipe, there must be 1000 *s around. This is a good one my grandmother used to do and is still a favourite today

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COSYCHICKEN POT

COSYCHICKEN POT by Peter Brown

Here is a sort-of Chicken Cacciatore recipe. It is partly baked and therefore, ideal for a busy day. Also perfect for winter as it sort-of-cosily sits in the casserole waiting for you to spoon some over buttered pasta and then for you to sit very cosily under a fluffy red blankie in front of the fireplace feeling the memories filling…

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