Festive Recipes

Stuffing Recipe

When thoughts turn to stuffing, memories of my paternal grandfather (Dadda) and maternal gran (Sandy Ma) flood my mind. Both were masters at crafting this dish. My late grandfather created an incredible stuffing, generously filling an entire turkey, while my gran opted for a side dish approach. Though not the most visually appealing, this dish […]

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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 dad whips up the most incredible prawns, and honestly, there’s no other way I prefer indulging in these delectable crustaceans. As a Durbanite, I can confidently say that prawns are an absolute essential, especially around festive meals.

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Best Gravy Recipe For Roasts

Easy Gravy For Roasts

For a hassle-free gravy that pairs perfectly with your leg of lamb, turkey, or roast chicken, follow these simple steps: Option 1: Easy Gravy from Roast Drippings Option 2: Roux-based Gravy without Roast Drippings No roast on hand? No problem! Whip up a rich gravy with this straightforward roux-based method, also a great vegetarian option:

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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 in the USA. I remember him once mentioning that for Thanksgiving, the key to his roast potatoes’ perfection lies in using Duck Fat. At first, I couldn’t quite grasp why, but a couple of years ago, when I

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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 staple and an absolute must-have for our family lunch. INGREDIENTS – 2 kg Leg of Lamb – 10 Cloves of Garlic, Sliced – 1 Bulb of Garlic – 6 Sprigs of Rosemary – 1 Whole Onion, Cut Into 4 – 1 Large Carrot

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