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    We bring the recipes. You bring the soul

    Food. The one language that everyone speaks! We're thrilled to welcome you to our global food blog, where we explore the delicious and diverse cuisines of the world. Our goal is to bring you recipes from far-off places and make them accessible to home cooks like you. Ready for an adventure? Hop on board - no passport required!


    Latest posts

    Looking for some new recipes to spice up your life? Are you ready to explore uncharted territories of taste and flavour? Have a look at our latest recipes.

    • Three bowls of Melkkos on a blue background.
      Pikkie's Melkkos Recipe
    • Frangipane mince pies packed in a Christmas tree shape on a brown background.
      Frangipane Mince Pies Recipe - Easy and Elegant
    • Christmas cake on a white cake stand with a sugared rosemary wreath for decoration.
      Easy Christmas Cake Recipe - A moist, traditional fruit cake
    • Cooked Pigs in blankets on a baking tray next to a bottle of whiskey.
      The Best Pigs in Blankets with a Whiskey and Honey Glaze
    • Apple sponge cake on a wooden background with one slice of cake on a plate.
      Caramelised Apple Sponge Cake with Streusel Topping
    • A bowl of vetkoek next to a plate with one vetkoek, drizzled in golden syrup.
      Vetkoek Recipe
    • Curried mince in a black cast iron pan with a baking tin full of vetkoek.
      Curried Mince Recipe for Vetkoek
    • Various dips for poppadoms in snall bowls on a gold tray, surrounded by poppadoms.
      Dips for Poppadoms

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    Trending recipes

    All the most popular recipes that have been satisfying hungry stomachs over the last few weeks.

    • Trinchado in a white bowl with a dish of bread rolls and a small basket of chips.
      Beef trinchado - Portuguese South African beef stew
    • Curry noodle salad in two white bowls.
      Curry noodle salad (kerrie noedelslaai)
    • Nepalese chicken curry in a white bowl with a side of yoghurt and rice.
      Nepalese chicken curry
    • Sultana cake on a paper doily with a few sliced pieces and a cup of tea on the side.
      The best sultana cake
    • Easy South African bobotie in a white dish on a grey background.
      Easy South African bobotie
    • Gyoza sauce in a bowl with a Goyza dumpling being dipped into it.
      Quick Gyoza dipping sauce
    • Marshmallow crème with stiff peaks on a balloon whisk
      How to make marshmallow fluff without corn syrup
    • Prego steak roll on a wooden board with a side of onion rings.
      Prego steak rolls

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    Featured post

    Various dips for poppadoms in snall bowls on a gold tray, surrounded by poppadoms.

    Dips for Poppadoms

    Ever wish you could recreate that British Indian restaurant feeling for your Friday curry night at home?

    You know the one - the tantalising aroma of spices, the sizzle of a simmering curry and, of course, crispy poppadoms served with a medley of irresistible dipping sauces. Well, wish no more!

    In this ultimate dip roundup, we're bringing the heart of the British Indian restaurant straight to your kitchen. From whipping up a selection of fantastic dips for poppadoms to making your very own crispy poppadoms at home. We've got all the recipes you need.

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    Most popular savoury recipes

    Whether you're a fan of classic comfort foods or exotic culinary delights, there's something here for everyone. So grab a fork and get ready to dig in to our most popular savoury recipes.

    • Trinchado in a white bowl with a dish of bread rolls and a small basket of chips.
      Beef trinchado - Portuguese South African beef stew
    • Curry noodle salad in two white bowls.
      Curry noodle salad (kerrie noedelslaai)
    • Nepalese chicken curry in a white bowl with a side of yoghurt and rice.
      Nepalese chicken curry
    • Easy South African bobotie in a white dish on a grey background.
      Easy South African bobotie
    • Gyoza sauce in a bowl with a Goyza dumpling being dipped into it.
      Quick Gyoza dipping sauce
    • Prego steak roll on a wooden board with a side of onion rings.
      Prego steak rolls
    • Coconut rice in a white bowl on a wooden background. The rice is topped with chopped coriander and slices of lime,
      Coconut basmati rice
    • Devilled sausages in a bowl with mash, next to a pan of devilled sausages.
      The very best devilled sausages

    Most popular sweet recipes

    Whether you prefer your desserts light and fluffy or rich and decadent, we've got you covered with a line-up of our most popular sweet recipes.

    • Tinginys loaf on a chopping board with a few slices sliced from it.
      Tinginys - Lithuanian Lazy Cookies
    • Sultana cake on a paper doily with a few sliced pieces and a cup of tea on the side.
      The best sultana cake
    • Marshmallow crème with stiff peaks on a balloon whisk
      How to make marshmallow fluff without corn syrup
    • A medium glass of Rock shandy on a yellow background with an orange and yellow straw.
      Rock Shandy recipe
    • Four pieces of pink and white coconut ice spread out on a table with a white lace table cloth.
      Easy Coconut Ice with condensed milk
    • Blackberry simple syrup in a carafe next to a glass of blackberry syrup with lemonade and a blackberry martini.
      Blackberry simple syrup (cocktail syrup)
    • Marshmallow tart on a white plate with peaks of piped marshmallow fluff on top
      Easy Marshmallow tart
    • Iced coffee with condensed milk in a tall glass on a wooden plate
      Iced coffee with condensed milk
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    About me

    Hello! I'm Maretha, an avid foodie and constant student of gastronomy. My goal is to discover, develop and share scrumptious recipes with anyone willing to join me on this vast culinary adventure!

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    Popular recipes

    • Trinchado in a white bowl with a dish of bread rolls and a small basket of chips.
      Beef trinchado - Portuguese South African beef stew
    • Nepalese chicken curry in a white bowl with a side of yoghurt and rice.
      Nepalese chicken curry
    • Curry noodle salad in two white bowls.
      Curry noodle salad (kerrie noedelslaai)
    • Sultana cake on a paper doily with a few sliced pieces and a cup of tea on the side.
      The best sultana cake
    • Gyoza sauce in a bowl with a Goyza dumpling being dipped into it.
      Quick Gyoza dipping sauce
    • Marshmallow crème with stiff peaks on a balloon whisk
      How to make marshmallow fluff without corn syrup
    • Coconut rice in a white bowl on a wooden background. The rice is topped with chopped coriander and slices of lime,
      Coconut basmati rice
    • Easy South African bobotie in a white dish on a grey background.
      Easy South African bobotie

    Latest recipes

    • Indian Mint Sauce Recipe
    • Indian onion chutney spread over poppadoms on a grey background.
      Indian Onion Chutney Recipe for Poppadoms
    • Indian mango chutney in a jar and a bowl with some poppadoms on a plate.
      Indian Mango Chutney recipe
    • A pile of poppadoms on a plate against a grey background.
      How to make poppadoms
    • Squares of jam and coconut sponge on a white plate alongside a slice served with pink custard.
      Jam and Coconut Sponge Recipe
    • Squares of Jamaican ginger cake in a baking tin on a hessian background.
      Sticky Jamaican Ginger Cake Recipe
    • Chicken handi and rice on a blue background with a mustard napkin.
      Chicken Handi Curry
    • Mince and dumplings in a black skillet.
      Easy Mince and Dumplings Recipe

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