Grandma's Chicken Pie
A classic, comforting chicken pie with a golden crust.
Servings: 6 servings
Pan/Pot: Oven dish (30x20 cm)
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Medium
INGREDIENTS
1 whole chicken, cooked and deboned
1 can (410 ml) cream of chicken soup
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks of celery
1 onion, diced
250 ml chicken stock
1 packet ready-made pastry
30 ml butter
Salt and pepper
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 190°C.
2. Fry onion, carrot, and celery in butter until soft.
3. Add chicken, soup, and stock and mix well.
4. Pour mixture into oven dish.
5. Cover with pastry and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
NUTRITION
Calories:480 kcal
Protein:32 g
Carbohydrates:36 g
Fat:22 g
Fiber:3 g
Tip: Cut a few slits in the pastry before baking to allow steam to escape.

Ouma se Hoenderpastei
'n Klassieke, troosvolle hoenderpastei met 'n goue korsie.
Porsies: 6 porsies
Pan/Pot: Oondskottel (30x20 cm)
Voorbereidingstyd: 20 min
Kooktyd: 45 min
Moeilikheidsgraad: Medium
BESTANDDELE
1 heel hoender, gekook en ontbeen
1 blik (410 ml) roomsop
2 wortels, gesny
2 stingels seldery
1 ui, fyngekap
250 ml hoenderbouillon
1 pakkie gereed-gemaakte deeg
30 ml butter
Sout en peper
METODE
1. Verhit die oond tot 190 °C.
2. Braai ui, wortel en seldery in botter tot sag.
3. Voeg hoender, sop en bouillon by en meng goed.
4. Gooi mengsel in oondskottel.
5. Bedek met deeg en bak 35–40 minuten tot goudbruin.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë: 480 kcal
Proteïen:32 g
Koolhidrate:36 g
Vet:22 g
Vesel:3 g
Wenk: Maak 'n paar gate in die deeg voor bak sodat stoom kan ontsnap.

Classic Tomato Stew (Tamatiebredie)
A traditional South African tomato stew full of deep, rich flavour.
Servings: 6 servings
Pan/Pot: Heavy-base pot (5 L)
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Medium
INGREDIENTS
1 kg lamb or springbok, cubed
1 can (410 ml) chopped tomatoes
2 onions, diced
3 garlic cloves
10 ml curry powder
5 ml ginger
2 bay leaves
500 ml of water
30 ml oil
Salt and pepper
METHOD
1. Brown meat in oil in batches. Set aside.
2. Fry onions and garlic in the same pot.
3.0Add spices, tomatoes, and water.
4. Return meat and simmer for 1.5–2 hours on low heat.
5. Serve with rice or stiff pap.
NUTRITION
Calories:420 kcal
Protein:36 g
Carbohydrates:12 g
Fat:24 g
Fiber:3 g
Tip: The longer it simmers, the better — allow 3 hours for extra-tender meat.

Klassieke Brediekos (Springbok-Tamatiebredie)
'n Tradisionele Suid-Afrikaanse tamatiebredie vol diep, ryke geur.
Porsies: 6 porsies
Pan/Pot: Swaarbodem kastrol (5 L)
Voorbereidingstyd: 20 min
Kooktyd: 2 uur
Moeilikheidsgraad: Medium
BESTANDDELE
1 kg lamsvleis of springboklam, in blokkies
1 blik (410 ml) gekapte tamaties
2 uie, fyngekap
3 knoffelhuisies
10 ml kerrie
5 ml gemmer
2 lourierblare
500 ml of water
30 ml olie
Sout en peper
METODE
1. Braai vleis in olie in sarsies tot bruin. Hou eenkant.
2. Braai uie en knoffel in dieselfde kastrol.
3. Voeg speserye, tamaties en water by.
4. Sit vleis terug en laat prut 1,5–2 ure op lae hitte.
5. Bedien met rys of stywe pap.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë:420 kcal
Proteïen:36 g
Koolhidrate:12 g
Vet:24 g
Vesel:3 g
Wenk: Hoe langer dit prut, hoe lekkerder — laat dit gerus 3 ure gaan vir sagtere vleis.

South Africa's most iconic dish — sweet, spiced mince bake with egg custard topping.
Servings: 6 servings
Pan/Pot: Oven dish (28x18 cm)
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Medium
INGREDIENTS
750 g minced beef
2 onions, diced
30 ml curry powder
15 ml turmeric
30 ml apricot jam
30 ml Worcestershire sauce
2 slices bread, soaked in milk
2 eggs
250 ml milk
Salt and pepper
Bay leaves
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Fry the onion until soft, add the mince and cook through.
3. Mix in curry, turmeric, jam, sauce, and bread.
4. Place in an oven dish and press flat.
5. Whisk eggs and milk together, and pour over the mince mixture. Insert bay leaves and bake for 35 minutes.
NUTRITION
Calories:450 kcal
Protein:30 g
Carbohydrates:22 g
Fat:26 g
Fiber:2 g
Tip: Serve with yellow rice (rice with turmeric and raisins) for an authentic experience.

Suid-Afrika se mees bekende gereg — soet, speseragtige gehaktpastei met eierkors.
Porsies: 6 porsies
Pan/Pot: Oondskottel (28x18 cm)
Voorbereidingstyd: 20 min
Kooktyd: 45 min
Moeilikheidsgraad: Medium
BESTANDDELE
750 g maalvleis
2 uie, fyngekap
30 ml kerriepoeier
15 ml borrie
30 ml appelkooskonfyt
30 ml Worcestershire
2 snye brood, geweek in melk
2 eiers
250 ml melk
Sout en peper
Lourierblare
METODE
1. Verhit oond tot 180°C.
2. Braai ui tot sag; voeg vleis by en braai tot gaar.
3. Meng kerrie, borrie, konfyt, sous en brood by.
4. Plaas in oondskottel en druk glad.
5. Klits eiers en melk en gooi oor. Sit lourierblare in. Bak vir 35 minute.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë:450 kcal
Proteïen:30 g
Koolhidrate:22 g
Vet:26 g
Vesel:2 g
Wenk: Bedien met geelrys (rys met borrie en rosyne) vir 'n outentieke ervaring.

Spaghetti Bolognese
A family-friendly Italian classic adopted by South African kitchens.
Servings: 6 servings
Pan/Pot: Large pot (4 L)
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
500 g minced beef
400 g spaghetti
1 can (410 ml) chopped tomatoes
2 onions
3 garlic cloves
1 carrot, grated
15 ml tomato paste
5 ml dried oregano
Salt and pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese
METHOD
1. Cook spaghetti in salted water. Drain.
2. Fry the onion and garlic in oil until soft.
3. Add mince and cook through.
4. Add carrot, tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs.
5. Simmer for 25–30 minutes. Serve over spaghetti with grated Parmesan cheese.
NUTRITION
Calories:490 kcal
Protein:32 g
Carbohydrates:56 g
Fat:14 g
Fiber:4 g
Tip: A splash of red wine in the sauce adds wonderful depth of flavour.

'n Gesinsgierige Italiaanse klassieke aangeneem deur Suid-Afrikaanse kombuise.
Porsies: 6 porsies
Pan/Pot: Groot kastrol (4 L)
Voorbereidingstyd: 15 min
Kooktyd: 40 min
Moeilikheidsgraad: Maklik
BESTANDDELE
500 g maalvleis
400 g spaghetti
1 blik (410 ml) gekapte tamaties
2 uie
3 knoffelhuisies
1 worteltjie, gerasper
15 ml tamatiepasta
5 ml gedroogde origanum
Sout en peper
Gerasperde parmesan
METODE
1. Cook spaghetti in saltwater Dreineer.
2. Braai ui en knoffel in olie tot sag.
3. Voeg vleis by en braai tot gaar.
4. Voeg wortel, tamaties, pasta en kruie by.
5. Prut 25–30 minutes.
Bedien oor spaghetti met parmesan.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë:490 kcal
Proteïen:32 g
Koolhidrate:56 g
Vet:14 g
Vesel:4 g
Wenk: 'n Bietjie rooiwyn in die sous voeg 'n wonderlike diepte by.

Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs
Juicy, crispy chicken thighs — effortlessly made and always a crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 4 servings
Pan/Pot: Roasting pan (33x23 cm)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
8 chicken thighs, skin-on
30 ml olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
10 ml paprika
5 ml dried thyme
5 ml rosemary
Salt and pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Mix the oil, garlic and spices together.
3. Rub the mixture all over the chicken.
4. Place in a roasting pan and bake for 45–50 minutes.
5. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
NUTRITION
Calories:380 kcal
Protein:34 g
Carbohydrates:2 g
Fat:26 g
Fiber:0 g
Tip: Grill the chicken for the last 5 minutes for extra crispy skin.

Oond-Geroosterde Hoenderdye
Sappige, krokante hoenderdye — maklik gemaak en altyd 'n treffer.
Porsies: 4 porsies
Pan/Pot: Bakpan (33x23 cm)
Voorbereidingstyd: 10 min
Kooktyd: 50 min
Moeilikheidsgraad: Maklik
BESTANDDELE
8 hoenderdye, met vel
30 ml olyfolie
5 knoffelhuisies, fyngekap
10 ml paprika
5 ml gedroogde tiemie
5 ml roosmaryn
Sout en peper
Sap van 1 suurlemoen
METODE
1. Verhit die oond tot 200 °C.
2. Meng olie, knoffel en speserye saam.
3. Vryf die mengsel oor die hoender.
4. Plaas in 'n bakpan en bak vir 45–50 minute.
5. Laat rus vir 5 minute voor opdiening.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë:380 kcal
Proteïen:34 g
Koolhidrate:2 g
Vet:26 g
Vesel:0 g
Wenk: Braai die hoender die laaste 5 minute onder die rooster vir ekstra krokante vel.

Kids' favourite — creamy, golden baked macaroni cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Pan/Pot: Oven dish (28x18 cm)
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
400 g macaroni
400 g grated cheddar cheese
500 ml milk
30 ml butter
30 ml flour
5 ml English mustard
Salt, pepper, and nutmeg
Extra cheese for topping
METHOD
1. Cook the macaroni. Drain well.
2. Make a roux: melt the butter, stir in the flour, and gradually add the milk.
3. Add the cheese, mustard, and seasonings.
4. Combine the pasta and sauce in an oven dish.
5. Sprinkle extra cheese over the top and bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes.
NUTRITION
Calories:520 kcal
Protein:22 g
Carbohydrates:54 g
Fat:24 g
Fiber:2 g
Tip: Add fried bacon or leftover chicken for a more substantial meal.

Die kinders se gunsteling — romerige, goudbruin macaroni-pastei.
Porsies: 6 porsies
Pan/Pot: Oondskottel (28x18 cm)
Voorbereidingstyd: 20 min
Kooktyd: 30 min
Moeilikheidsgraad: Maklik
BESTANDDELE
400 g macaroni
400 g gerasperde cheddar
500 ml melk
30 ml botter
30 ml meel
5 ml Engelse mosterd
Sout, peper en neutmuskaat
Ekstra kaas vir die bokant
METODE
1. Kook die macaroni. Dreineer.
2. Maak 'n roux: smelt die botter, roer die meel in en voeg die melk geleidelik by.
3. Voeg die kaas, mosterd en geurmiddels by.
4. Meng die pasta en sous in 'n oondskottel.
5. Strooi ekstra kaas oor en bak by 180°C vir 25–30 minute.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë:520 kcal
Proteïen:22 g
Koolhidrate:54 g
Vet:24 g
Vesel:2 g
Wenk: Voeg gebraaide spek of oorskiet-hoender by vir 'n substansiëler gereg.

A healthy South African take on fish and chips — all baked together in the oven.
Servings: 4 servings
Pan/Pot: Large baking tray (35x25 cm)
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
4 hake fillets
600 g potatoes, cut into wedges
30 ml olive oil
5 ml smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
1 lemon, sliced
Fresh dill
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 210°C.
2. Toss the potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes.
4. Place the fish on top of the potatoes, season, and add the lemon slices.
5. Bake for another 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
NUTRITION
Calories:350 kcal
Protein:36 g
Carbohydrates:28 g
Fat:10 g
Fiber:3 g
Tip: Cover the fish with baking paper for the first 10 minutes to keep it moist and prevent it from drying out.

'n Gesonde Suid-Afrikaanse weergawe van vis en skyfies — alles saam in die oond.
Porsies: 4 porsies
Pan/Pot: Groot bakpan (35x25 cm)
Voorbereidingstyd: 15 min
Kooktyd: 35 min
Moeilikheidsgraad: Maklik
BESTANDDELE
4 kabeljoufilette
600 g aartappels, in wiggies gesny
30 ml olyfolie
5 ml gerookte paprika
Sout en peper
1 suurlemoen, in skywe gesny
Vars dille
METODE
1. Verhit oond tot 210°C.
2. Meng die aartappelwiggies met olyfolie, paprika, sout en peper.
3. Bak die aartappels vir 20 minute.
4. Plaas die vis op die aartappels, geur en voeg die suurlemoenskywe by.
5. Bak vir nog 15 minute. Garneer met vars dille.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë:350 kcal
Proteïen:36 g
Koolhidrate:28 g
Vet:10 g
Vesel:3 g
Wenk: Bedek die vis met bakpapier vir die eerste 10 minute sodat dit nie uitdroog nie.

Mince and Rice One-Pot
A simple one-pot family dinner packed with protein and flavour.
Servings: 6 servings
Pan/Pot: Large wok or pot (4 L)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
500 g minced beef
2 cups long-grain rice
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves
1 bell pepper, sliced
500 ml beef stock
250 ml water
15 ml soy sauce
Salt and pepper
Spring onions
METHOD
1. Brown the mince in a large pot. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and fry for 3 minutes.
3. Add the rice and stir well.
4. Pour in the beef stock, water, and soy sauce.
5. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve garnished with chopped spring onions.
NUTRITION
Calories:430 kcal
Protein:28 g
Carbohydrates:52 g
Fat:10 g
Fiber:2 g
Tip: Use local Spekko or Tastic basmati rice for the best results.

Gebraaide Rysgereg met Maalvleis
'n Eenvoudige een-pot gesinsaandete vol proteïen en geur.
Porsies: 6 porsies
Pan/Pot: Groot wok of kastrol (4 L)
Voorbereidingstyd: 10 min
Kooktyd: 30 min
Moeilikheidsgraad: Maklik
BESTANDDELE
500 g maalvleis
2 koppies langrys
1 ui, fyngekap
3 knoffelhuisies
1 soetrissie, gesny
500 ml beesvleisbouillon
250 ml water
15 ml sojasous
Sout en peper
Lente-uie
METODE
1. Braai die maalvleis in 'n kastrol tot bruin. Dreineer oortollige vet.
2. Voeg die ui, knoffel en soetrissie by en braai vir 3 minute.
3. Voeg die rys by en roer goed deur.
4. Voeg die bouillon, water en sojasous by.
5. Bedek en laat vir 20 minute prut. Bedien met gekapte lente-ui.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë:430 kcal
Proteïen:28 g
Koolhidrate:52 g
Vet:10 g
Vesel:2 g
Wenk: Gebruik plaaslike Spekko of Tastic basmati rys vir die beste resultaat.

Creamy Mushroom Soup
A warm, velvety mushroom soup that warms the soul.
Servings: 4 servings
Pan/Pot: Pot (3 L)
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
500 g brown mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves
1 L vegetable stock
250 ml fresh cream
30 ml butter
15 ml thyme
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley
METHOD
1. Fry the onion and garlic in butter until soft.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft and golden brown.
3. Add the vegetable stock and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Blend half of the soup until smooth.
5. Stir in the cream, season to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley.
NUTRITION
Calories:280 kcal
Protein:6 g
Carbohydrates:14 g
Fat:22 g
Fiber:3 g
Tip: Add a splash of sherry along with the cream for a refined, restaurant-quality flavour.

Romerige Sampioensop
'n Warm, fluweelrige sampioensop wat die siel warm maak.
Porsies: 4 porsies
Pan/Pot: Kastrol (3 L)
Voorbereidingstyd: 15 min
Kooktyd: 25 min
Moeilikheidsgraad: Maklik
BESTANDDELE
500 g bruinsampioene, gesny
1 ui, fyngekap
3 knoffelhuisies
1 L groentebouillon
250 ml slagroom
30 ml butter
15 ml tiemie
Sout en peper
Vars pietersielie
METODE
1. Braai ui en knoffel in botter tot sag.
2. Voeg die sampioene by en braai tot sag en goudbruin.
3. Voeg die groentebouillon en tiemie by. Kook vir 15 minute.
4. Pureer die helfte van die sop tot glad.
5. Roer die room by, geur na smaak en versier met vars pietersielie.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë:280 kcal
Proteïen:6 g
Koolhidrate:14 g
Vet:22 g
Vesel:3 g
Wenk: Voeg 'n skeut sjerrie saam met die room by vir 'n verfynde restaurant-smaak.

Chicken and Rice Casserole
An easy one-dish oven bake that satisfies the whole family.
Servings: 6 servings
Pan/Pot: Oven dish (30x20 cm)
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
6 chicken thighs
1.5 cups long-grain rice
1 can cream of chicken soup
500 ml chicken stock
1 onion, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
5 ml paprika
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley
METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Mix the rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken stock, and vegetables in the oven dish.
3. Place the chicken thighs on top. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
5. Bake for 55–60 minutes. Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
NUTRITION
Calories:460 kcal
Protein:34 g
Carbohydrates:42 g
Fat:16 g
Fiber:3 g
Tip: The rice absorbs all the flavours while baking, so avoid adding too much extra liquid.

Hoender-en-Rys Kasserol
'n Maklike een-skottel oondgereg wat die hele gesin tevrede stel.
Porsies: 6 porsies
Pan/Pot: Oondskottel (30x20 cm)
Voorbereidingstyd: 15 min
Kooktyd: 1 uur
Moeilikheidsgraad: Maklik
BESTANDDELE
6 hoenderdye
1.5 koppies langrys
1 blik roomsop
500 ml hoenderbouillon
1 ui, gesny
2 wortels, gesny
5 ml paprika
Sout en peper
Vars pietersielie
METODE
1. Verhit die oond tot 180°C.
2. Meng die rys, roomsop, hoenderbouillon en groente in die oondskottel.
3. Plaas die hoender bo-op die mengsel. Geur met paprika, sout en peper.
4. Bedek die skottel styf met foelie.
5. Bak vir 55–60 minute. Verwyder die foelie gedurende die laaste 10 minute van die baktyd.
VOEDINGSWAARDE
Kalorieë:460 kcal
Proteïen:34 g
Koolhidrate:42 g
Vet:16 g
Vesel:3 g
Wenk: Die rys absorbeer al die geure terwyl dit bak — moenie te veel ekstra vloeistof byvoeg nie.