Buttery Smashed Butternut Recipe
Smashed Sweet Butternut
If you’re on side dish duty this festive season, this Smashed Sweet Butternut is a winner! It’s buttery,...
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Creamed Spinach
Creamy Spinach
If there’s one side dish I can never resist, it’s creamy spinach. It’s my absolute go-to when dining...
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Creamy Peri Peri Prawns Recipe
Spicy Creamy Prawns
This spicy creamy prawns recipe was a hit, it combines bold, aromatic spices with a rich, creamy sauce...
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Slow Cooked Roast Leg Of Lamb Recipe
Slow-Cooked Roast Leg Of Lamb
I made this lovely slow roasted lamb recipe for my family, and it easily feeds 8–10 adults. What I love...
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Cherry And Almond Biscotti
Cherry And Almond Biscotti
I love cherries, those sweet, red bursts of tartness and juiciness are truly one of summer’s greatest...
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Mutton Masala Breyani
Mutton Masala Breyani
This dish is truly a labour of love, and I like to think of this style of breyani as an art form. I have...
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Easy Mango Sticky Rice Recipe
Mango Sticky Rice
Oh, Mango Sticky Rice. How I love thee.   Mango Sticky Rice – Just Like The Kind You...
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Garlic Scampi Recipe
Creamy Garlic Scampi
If you’re looking for an indulgent yet simple seafood dish, this creamy garlic scampi recipe is...
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Welcome To My Blog

Hi, I’m Priyanka Govender-Chanderdeo ! I’m so thrilled you’ve stopped by my blog, and I hope you find exactly what you’re looking for. I promise, every moment spent here will be worth it.

I am from the beautiful city of Durban on the east coast of South Africa, and my love affair with cooking began when I was just nine years old.

Cooking has been a passion I embraced willingly, and my love for it has only grown since.

I started a small Instagram account in December 2021, excited to share my food journey through my phone camera. I never imagined it would lead to a blog! As my account began gaining traction in January 2023, I started sharing recipe videos. This inspired me to create this blog, a home for all my recipes and a way to document my journey.

Here, you’ll find a mix of traditional South African recipes, fusion dishes, vegetarian meals, Durban-style curries, and the celebratory recipes I grew up with. You’ll also find new recipes inspired by my travels.

Every single recipe is created with precision, I always have a pen and notepad nearby to capture the perfect ingredients and quantities.

I hope my blog offers you some recipe gems that inspire you to explore new flavours in your kitchen and elevate your cooking game!

Roast Leg Of Lamb Recipe
Roast Leg Of Lamb Recipe
What’s Christmas without a succulent leg of lamb? This protein has been and continues to be a Christmas...
Honey-Glazed Carrots
Honey Glazed Carrots
Sweet honey-glazed, buttery carrots. A Christmas must have side dish that adds a touch of indulgence...
The Best Roast Potatoes Recipe
The Best Duck Fat Roast Potatoes
When I envision the perfect roast potatoes, my mind immediately goes to my uncle Sagran, who resides...
Pineapple Crush Dessert
South African Pineapple Crush Dessert
Looking for a simple and foolproof summer dessert that will wow your taste buds and your guests? This...

I Love To Eat

As much as I love to cook, I also love to eat! Having lived in Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, I’ve dined at some incredible restaurants. If you’re looking for restaurant recommendations in South Africa's top three cities, here are some great places I’ve tried over the past few years. From breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner, as well as wine farms and local farmers' markets, this list is certainly worth checking out!
Durban Crab Curry
Durban Crab Curry - Made By My dad
As the saying goes, “Govender’s make the best crab curry,” and I can certainly vouch for...
Prawn Chutney - Durban Style Prawn Chutney
Prawn Chutney - Durban Style
This simple prawn chutney recipe is a piece of my childhood. A simple, spicy-sweet chutney with perfectly...
Creamy Peri Peri Prawns Recipe
Creamy Peri-Peri Prawns
If you love prawns, you will love and appreciate the simplicity of this creamy peri-peri prawns recipe. My...
Chicken & Prawn Curry
Chicken & Prawn Curry
I am excited to share my take on a Chicken & Prawn Curry, South African style. Picture this: succulent...

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