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Moussaka – a healthier, lighter and easier version of this Greek Classic!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by in lamb

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Moussaka is one of those recipes that you either love or hate. Sad thing is, I hated it  as a child. The “slimey stuff ” ( my childhood name for eggplant) and the texture of the mince just never gelled for me. Moussaka did not appeal to me, because although I believe that bechamel sauce […]

A stew of Dinner Divas, a Divo and a competition on RSG

Posted on October 31, 2012 by in Dinner Divas, lamb

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A stew , according to Wikipedia, is ” a combination of solid food ingredients that have been cooked in liquid and served  in the resultant gravy.” To be in a stew is to be bothered or upset about something or someone, says The Free Dictionary. You can also get yourself in a stew to worry […]

Lamb Burgers – mini in size, maxi in flavor!

Posted on September 24, 2012 by in lamb

We had these mini lamb burgers with Mediterranean hummus as a pre-run for National Braai Day which was today 24 September. I was in JHB at the Good Food and Wine show so Braai Day in a way happened without me today. Luckily I can as a true South African,  slap a few chops and […]

Countdown to Christmas Menu – Fruity Leg of Lamb

Posted on December 14, 2011 by in lamb

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One week has passed since I posted my last Countdown to Christmas Festive Roulade and now time is running out if you have not booked or ordered your favorite Christmas Roast.Although many families opt for the traditional roast turkey, my family has never liked that idea. We have just about every other roast meat on […]

Fruity Lamb Kofta on Warm Homemade pitas

Posted on August 4, 2011 by in lamb

  To eat a Fruity Lamb Kofta on a homemade pita in real life, you have two choices! You can either spend a fortune and travel to some exotic Mediterranean destination or you can hop down to you nearest supermarket and try to make them yourself. I would sell parts of “me” to visit some […]

Left over lamb sandwich!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by in lamb

“Left over Lamb!” This is a joke, right? Who ever has left over lamb after a Sunday Roast? Well we do, because we plan for it you see! Yes, instead of heating the oven for 1 leg of lamb, roast two and you can easily squeeze two more meals from that meat. We are in […]

Win-a Potjiekos Competition with Lamb Shanks and a chef in the making…….

Posted on December 1, 2010 by in lamb

Win-a Potjiekos Competition. Did you know  that there is a potjiekos ( a stew that is prepared outdoors in a black cast iron pot) recipe for every outdoor(ish) kinda dad in this country of ours. Everyone swears by their technique and recipe and sometimes I learn from them and sometimes I just listen for the […]

Lamb Rosemary garlic-and Lemon – A successful partnership indeed!

Posted on October 29, 2010 by in lamb

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Lamb Rosemary garlic-and Lemon is such a classic combination, isn’t it? A partnership that that just works, like Ozzie and Sharon, Bonnie and Clyde or Ike and Tina Turner. It is a partnership that brings forth a successful meal every time, whether it is a leg of lamb, a lamb roll or chops. Lamb Rosemary […]

Bunny Chow – South African street food

Posted on May 12, 2010 by in lamb

Bunny Chow! What more can I teach you about this hot and spicy tummy filler? Jeanne the Cooksister has made it, Juno from Scrumptious South Africa has made cute little bite-size bunny chows so this might be all old news to you, but in case you have missed out on this popular street food, stay […]

Green Bean Stew – Another South African classic!

Posted on April 13, 2010 by in lamb

Green bean stew is a firm family favorite not only in my home but in kitchens all over South Africa. It is comfort food at its best and just the kind of food for this time of the year when the temperature starts dropping. In summer when green beans are young and tender, I would […]