Anyone who longs for a beloved grandmother’s famous milk tart or melkkos, or a great aunt’s delicious bobotie or vetkoek, should have this book in his or her kitchen!

Traditional South African Cooking is a collection of well-known South African recipes that will enable the modern cook to continue the tradition and produce the same delicious meals that our ancestors used to enjoy.

South African cuisine is a unique blend of the culinary art of many different cultures. Dutch, French, German and British settlers, as well as the Malays who came from the East, all brought their own recipes to this country. The subtle adaptation of these ‘imported’ recipes by the addition of local ingredients and the introduction of innovative (at the time) cooking methods resulted in an original and much-loved cuisine, that still sits comfortably alongside contemporary cooking.

’n Geslag jong volwassenes het Help! Daar’s ’n Stoof in My Kombuis, Annabel Frere se eerste kookboek, leer ken, is mal daaroor en afh anklik daarvan. Dieselfde geslag het die jong beroepslui geword wat nou op ’n ietwat meer gesofistikeerde vlak moet onthaal. As skrywer het Annabel al hierdie stadiums met haar eie dogters meegemaak, en sy het weer eens smaaklike en relatief eenvoudige resepte vir geleenthede saamgestel – van onbeplande samekomste tot goedgeorganiseerde geleenthede.

Groot klem word op goeie beplanning gelê, asook kos wat vooraf berei kan word sodat die kok soveel tyd moontlik aan sy of haar gaste kan bestee, pleks daarvan om die dag in die kombuis deur te bring. Aandag word ook gegee aan tekstuur en aanbieding, met heelwat wenke en voorstelle oor moeitelose onthaal. Waar disse dalk meer ingewikkeld lyk, is Annabel uitstekend daarmee om die misterie te ontsluit. En natuurlik is geen partytjie volledig sonder die regte vloeibare begeleiding nie. Dus is daar ’n hoofstuk oor ’n verskeidenheid skemerkelkies, met en sonder alkohol.

My Cape Malay Kitchen is Cariema Isaacs’s heartfelt and poignant account of the extraordinary relationship between herself and her father and how that was reflected in their shared passion for food and cooking.

She recollects all of the dishes they cooked and ate together, and shares her childhood memories of growing up in Bo-Kaap (the Cape Malay Quarter in Cape Town), lending insight into the culture, religious ceremonies and family events that have shaped the Cape Malay community into what itis today. But My Cape Malay Kitchen is also a book about flavourful food, richly spiced curries, indulgent cakes and decadent desserts.

Cariema's refreshing approach to food showcases many of the much-loved Cape Malay vintage recipes as well as a selection of modern dishes, and is ideal for anyone who needs a little inspiration in the kitchen.

The phrase ‘low carb’ has become the new buzz word, but what exactly does it mean, will it suit your and your family’s lifestyle, and will it be easy to adapt your eating habits to this way of eating?

In Low-carb Living for Families, Monique le Roux Forslund answers all these questions and explains why reducing the carbohydrates and simultaneously increasing the consumption of natural, healthy fats is good for you and your family. She also cuts through the jungle of products and information that confront us in the media and on shelves, so that we can find our way to a healthy life of natural foods that will satisfy hunger and banish cravings.

In addition to over 100 delicious and healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, special occasions and snack time for the whole family (including babies!), Low-carb Living for Families provides easy-to-follow, practical tips and inspiration for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Forewords to the book have been written by Professor Tim Noakes and Dr Andreas Eenfeldt. Professor Noakes needs no introduction to South Africans; he is SA’s foremost sports scientist and is well known for his advocacy of a lowcarb high fat lifestyle.

Dr Eenfeldt is a Swedish medical doctor who specialises in family medicine. He also advocates a low-carb high-fat diet and lectures on the topic at various medical conferences all over the world.

Low Carb Is Lekker is the brainchild of Inè Reynierse, who embarked on a mission to make the benefits of a low-carb lifestyle an achievable, budget-friendly reality for her friends and family. Her ‘decarbed’ versions of South Africa’s most popular and well-loved recipes soon caught the attention of various social networks and the growing need for a basic Low carb is lekker recipe collection.

There are easy low-carb, wheat-free and sugar-free alternatives to some all time family favourites (think bobotie, mac ’n cheese and curry and ‘rice’), quick comfort foods (gnocchi and chicken pie) as well as decadent treats (malva pudding, chocolate brownies and milk tart spring to mind).

Written by a mom for moms who want to feed their loved ones back to health, Low Carb Is Lekker is also a celebration for fellow South Africans who love the tastes of home without compromising health and wellness.

When it comes to preparing a quick meal, if I really want to please myself or someone else, it will be the plate of my life, literally three ingredients — pasta, olive oil and truffles. Simple to put together to impress. The flavours tick all my boxes.

When I first thought to compile this book of recipes, I was concerned by the possibly ambiguous relationship between tradition and contemporary ways of cooking being presented together, all in one place. There was a chance that it was not going to work. Some of my own recipes turn tradition on its head, but now that I see them all together here, I trust that you will find a wonderful balance of nostalgic food stories influenced by my mother and grandmother alongside my recipes of indulgent contemporary cooking that stem from my love for trying new things inspired by years of travel. These, I hope, will allow you to explore different cultures, ingredients and recipes in your own home by switching things around in the kitchen.

What you will find on these pages are recipes that provide a wonderful contrast in both origin and style, you will be invited to experience my family’s rituals of goat slaughtering and pot bread by the fire, the ancestral food from the soil and woven in between is my own epicurean culinary journey.

Since 1980, Platter’s by Diners Club has been the wine lover's must-have companion for exploring the world of South African wine. The guide’s independent ratings and reviews are the result of a best-of-both worlds system of sighted and blind tastings.

This 45th anniversary edition features over 8,000 wines from more than 900 producers, along with 100-point equivalents for the familiar star ratings, and useful information for learning about and travelling in our beautiful winelands.

Set a Table is Karen Dudley’s newest offering, following in the footsteps of her ground-breaking and much-loved Week in The Kitchen books.

The recipes are carefully selected to showcase exceptional flavour, but are easily achievable at home. Many of the recipes are well-loved signature dishes from The Dining Room that have been developed for home cooks to share. The Duck Salad with Cashews or the Seared Salmon Sashimi with Vietnamese Caramel are as triumphant as the Asparagus Avgolemono and the Indian-Spiced Cauliflower with Coconut Coriander Relish. These are recipes that are loved by makers and tasters alike.

In addition to the splendid recipes, Karen considers the importance of inviting people into your home to eat around your table. The photographs are rich and beautiful, shot by the extraordinarily talented Claire Gunn, who manages to convey the intimacy and sumptuousness of actual dinner parties thrown by Karen in her home and at her restaurants, The Kitchen and The Dining Room.

This is a beautiful book which will draw people in with its visual allure, win their hearts with Karen’s entertaining and insightful observations and have people buying extra copies to share with their friends for its irresistible originality.

After highly successful outings with her first two books, Sharon Lurie, aka the Kosher Butcher’s Wife, decided that it was time to make it official and combine the influences of her culinary inheritance, i.e. cooking kosher as a proud South African.

In her latest book, she takes the home cook on an adventure encompassing many of the country’s diverse and iconic dishes, including traditional South African food with a traditional Jewish twist. This book not only includes meat and nondairy recipes but mouthwatering dairy dishes to dive into.

And in her inimitable style, Sharon will keep you laughing along the way.

Mynie Steffens bely in haar eie woorde sy is ’n selferkende braaiverslaafde en kook al sedert sy 10 jaar oud was, op die vuur! “Alles smaak soveel beter as dit op die vuur gaargemaak word,” sê sy. “Ek soek altyd enige moontlike verskoning om ’n indrukwekkende, dag lange braai te reël.”

Danksy die ervaring wat sy oor reis en braai opgedoen het tydens haar TV-kosmaakprogram “Speel met vuur”, asook deur spyseniering vir private braaigeleenthede, het Mynie besluit om haar idees verder te voer. Die resultaat is hierdie kookboek van braaiproe-spyskaarte – die beste braaivermaak ooit. Mynie nooi jou om pret te hê elke keer as jy braai, met alles van spyskaarttemas en smaaklike (dikwels onkonvensionele) resepte tot gepaste musiekspeellyste en prettige feite!

Hetsy jy dus ’n braaigroentjie is of jouself as ’n braaikenner beskou, sluit gerus aan by die partytjie en leer nuwe truuks op Mynie se manier.

RSG-omroeper en glanspersoonlikheid Martelize Brink bring vir jou die heerlikste kuierdisse. Die versameling van meer as 80 resepte strek van brode, uithanghappies, vis en seekos en watertandhoofdisse met vleis, wild en hoender, tot by die maaltye wat sy graag na 'n lang werkdag in haar warm kombuis geniet. Die geregte is uniek, smaaklik en suiwer genot - wie het kon dink aan beeswange of spinasie-paneer vir die eetkamertafel? Iedere resep is getoets, gekeur en verspot maklik om te maak.

An African Bite celebrates the simplicity and authenticity of African food for a contemporary cook.

Chef Mbombi has a deep connection to his culture, yet he is also a modern man living an urban lifestyle. Recognising that if we don’t keep cooking ‘heritage’ dishes, there is a risk of them being lost forever, he set out to create a cookbook that celebrates the food he was raised on.

Traditionally, cooking skills were passed from mother to daughter and there were no written recipes or YouTube videos to refer to. Nowadays, social media can overwhelm us with too many choices and it is hard to know who to trust. An African Bite is Chef Mbombi’s tribute to the women who taught him to cook – from his mother and grandmother to the high-school economics teacher who made him realise that he could turn his passion into a career.

His uncomplicated, straightforward recipes will encourage even hesitant cooks to attempt dishes like curried tripe, chicken gizzards, goat meat stew, amathambo (meaty beef bones) umleqwa, shisanyama, vegetable sides like imifino (leafy greens) and muboora (pumpkin leaves), and traditional drinks like umqombothi and amahewu.

In her debut cookbook, Cupcakes and Couscous, Teresa Ulyate spoils us with a treasury of tempting, nourishing recipes.

The book is dedicated to working parents, foodies and home cooks, and is exactly what we all need at the end of a busy day – quick, tasty, nutritious food that is easy to prepare and that bursts with flavour. The photography in Cupcakes and Couscous is a feast for the eyes, and showcases Teresa’s love for cooking and baking for her family – from preparing breakfast-on-the-go and lunchbox ideas, to midday bites, celebration food and braais. There’s also a chapter on hosting an event at home, with sample menus and helpful planning tips.

This book is sure to become a reliable kitchen companion that inspires and spreads the foodie love.

The Classic South African Cookbook is exactly that - classic home cooking for South Africans the way they eat now.

In line with the country's diverse cultures, which often blend more harmoniously in the kitchen than in any other sphere of life, this book is a kaleidoscope of our modern lifestyle with influences from grandma's kitchen, popular Mediterranean cuisine, as well as both Indian and African culture. But no matter what your roots may be, this book sets a foundation for good, honest, carefree home cooking, incorporating all the well-loved and familiar favourites.

The more than 170 recipes have been refi ned to guarantee mouth-watering results, no matter your skill level. Only fresh and locally available ingredients are used, while the various techniques are carefully explained - a real boon to those just setting out on their culinary journeys. Best of all, every recipe is accompanied by a full-colour photograph.

Leipoldt's Cellar & Kitchen is a delectable, amusing, insightful record of cultural and social history at the Cape, delightfully observed and nostalgically expressed by the pre-eminent connoisseur of Cape cookery.

Leipoldt writes about food and wine expressively as a poet, authoritatively as a medical doctor and botanist, and with the humility of the expert enthusiast. The ingredients of this title spring both literally and metaphorically from the soil of South Africa, articulating and preserving wonderful facets of Afrikaans culture and heritage.

This is not only a title for the cook and the connoisseur, but for everyone able to appreciate exquisite prose, for everyone interested in encountering one of our great poets writing about something that fascinated him throughout his life - the preparation of good food and the enjoyment and value of wine.

Following the success of African Brew, the first ever book to showcase the South African craft beer scene, beer-centric author Lucy Corne is back with a second homage to hops and grain. Beer Safari takes readers on a journey through the microbreweries of South Africa, stopping to chat to each brewer along the way.

The book is laid out geographically to assist the reader in planning his or her own beer safari. Look out for the 'Big Five Pints' – the author’s pick of the very best South African craft beers. There is also space for beer aficionados to scribble their own tasting notes alongside each brewery’s beer menu.

Beer Safari is the only South African beer book whose author has, in person, visited every one of the 100-plus breweries to get the brewers’ stories, photograph their often quirky brewing setups and of course, to taste their beers. Peppered between the inspiring tales of passionate brewers, are snippets of essential beer knowledge – ideal for the 'beerginner' – alongside checklists that will appeal to newbie beer drinkers and veterans alike. Whether readers are looking for family-friendly beery weekends away, the cutest brewpubs with the finest views or a list of where to go for South Africa’s hoppiest ales, Beer Safari is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide.

The directory showcases everything needed to continue the beer journey – for those who prefer to enjoy other people’s wares, there are recommendations for liquor stores and bars offering a supreme selection of beer. Those who yearn to brew their own will find information on homebrewing stores, courses and clubs throughout the country. Written in Corne’s signature light-hearted style, and with a fresh, vibrant design, Beer Safari perfectly captures the exciting and unpretentious nature that characterises the South African craft beer scene.

Growing up in small-town South Africa, Sophia Lindop mostly felt like an outsider but she always told people, with great pride, that she was Lebanese. As a child, her only link to the mysterious country called Lebanon, the country she was told they came from, was through its food. After school and on weekends, it was in the kitchens of the women in her family that she found her belonging, and it was in those flavours that she found her identity. A promise to her Dad in the dark hours of the night on which he left earth took her to the land of her forefathers.

She was going home. Going Home tells the stories behind the rich Lebanese food culture.

Come and be seated at Sophia’s Lebanese table and relish the meaning of life – togetherness, sharing, laughter, and above all, good food.

70+ recipes for optimal nutrition Weaning Sense demystifies the weaning world and helps you grow healthy tummies and happy babies (and mums) in no time! Packed full of delicious recipes, this book will help you feel less stressed and more informed when it comes to introducing your baby to solids.

Offering a weaning solution from expert authors based on your baby's sensory personality, this book helps you learn how to tap into your baby's cues on weaning and, using current research, gives you an easy to use, real food solution. As every baby is an individual, this book teaches you how to be mindful of your own baby's needs and advocates a collaborative baby-parent approach to help you know when it's the best time to start weaning and what is the best technique to introduce them to solids. Grounded firmly in science and using simple and inspiring ingredient combinations with minimal equipment and quick preparation times, the authors introduce a revolutionary way to wean babies. Includes over 50 foolproof recipes.

The East African Cookbook boasts a selection of recipes that reflects a cuisine that is modern and yet rooted in the traditional methods and tastes of East Africa. Author Shereen Jog is a fifth-generation Tanzanian national who shares her recipes for delicious soups, salads, main dishes and desserts. Bursting with the flavours of East African and Indian spices, these recipes will inspire everyone to cook mouth-watering meals for family and friends alike.

Shereen is known for her creativity as she experiments and plays with flavours, using the abundance of fresh organic produce and the influence of a multi-cultural environment to prepare dishes that reflect the traditions of Arab, Swahili, Indian and colonial cuisines.

As a working mom, Lisa Clark is constantly on the clock and trying to find ways to cheat time. There are days where she literally mothers her twin tweens remotely from her phone, making sure they have arrived home safely, that they have changed out of their school clothes, that they are doing their homework or are on their way to horse-riding. And when her day gets busier, the last decision she wants to make is what to cook her family for dinner. In Everyday shares some insights into how to provide healthy, balanced and quick recipes for the mom (or dad) on the move!

The book is divided into 10 chapters, each starting off with a basic recipe and then followed by several others that show how to turn one quick meal into several appetising dishes. From muesli, tomato sauce and roasted vegetables to fish, chicken, pastry and sponge cake, there is sure to be a recipe to inspire your everyday cooking.

In dié boek deel Karen meer as 100 liplekker maalvleisresepte. Sy begin by hoe jy jou eie maalvleis kan maak, basiese frikkadelle en dan gee sy 'n verskeidenheid resepte van morsjorse tot iets vir die spogtafel. Met lekker resepte vir piekniekbederfies, pastageregte, pasteie en 'n groot verskeidenheid burgers. Met 'n hele arsenaal speserymengsels vir jou koskas, help sy jou om met die afskeepkind van die vleisfamilie iets spesiaals op te tower.

Braaisnoek op die kole, swartmossels met ‘n lekker brosbrood, ontbeende gevulde skaapkop, sampioenrisotto, nastergalkaaskoek, beesstertsop met ’n Thaise kinkel en oondgebakte kwartels is net ‘n paar van die verruklike resepte uit Smeul – die resultaat van drie vroue, laatnagkuiers in die kombuis en hul gunsteling resepte.

100 carb-customized recipes from a chef's kitchen to yours.

Dr. Eric Westman, Director of Duke University Keto Medicine Clinic, and world-renowned chef Scott Parker have teamed up to bring you a robust collection of restaurant-inspired, carb-conscious recipes. Each recipe features fresh and healthy ingredients to meet your individual carb threshold and dietary needs.

End Your Carb Confusion: The Cookbook packs in 100 recipes that have been carefully crafted to fit within the three phases of Dr. Westman’s acclaimed diet plan: low, moderate, and higher carb. This phased setup allows you to adjust your carbohydrate intake as needed to meet your health goals and maximize your long-term success.

Whether you are strict keto, low-carb, or just want to lighten up on carbs from time to time, this is your ultimate resource for delicious recipes. It features everything from family favorites to succulent steaks and perfect pairings, along with culinary tips from acclaimed chef Scott Parker on making the most of your dishes and flavor combinations. Scott has taken all the guesswork out of preparing delicious meals by creating an easy-to-follow format and simple recipes with accessible and familiar ingredients. End Your Carb Confusion: The Cookbook is complete with straightforward charts and guides to help you navigate each phase with ease and confidence.

Sample Recipes Include:

• Baked Salmon, Cumin-Spiced Cauliflower Rice, and Olive & Watercress Salad
• Pan-Fried Sirloin with Arugula & Pickled Onion Salad, Green Beans, and Parmesan
• Black Pepper Chicken Ramen
• 2-Minute Cheese & Chive Bread
• Seared Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber & Tomato Salad
• Marinated Mackerel with Radish & Smashed Avocado
• Lamb Kofta

Used as a standalone cookbook or in conjunction with Westman’s bestselling book, End Your Carb Confusion, this new cookbook is for anyone looking to find better health or simply augment their recipe file. With Dr. Westman and Scott by your side, you will feel better than ever and love your time in the kitchen.

It never hurts to be prepared. This is also true of cooking for yourself or your family. Clever Cooking shows you how to easily plan and prepare nutritious meals free of harmful preservatives, chemicals and additives, not only to ensure your family eats healthily, but to save you some time and money, too!

In Clever Cooking, Vickie shares her survival strategy for cooking and eating nutritiously when you lead a busy lifestyle – meal prep. She offers some of her family’s favourite dishes, from soups and stews to oven bakes and one-pan dishes, as well as sauces and ‘flavour starters’, that can be prepared ahead of time, so you can quickly prepare a wholesome meal from scratch on busy nights.

What’s more, Vickie knows that all South Africans are faced with the unique challenge of loadshedding, which can disrupt our time in the kitchen. Meal prep is a clever way to work around those annoying blackouts – making wholesome meals in advance, when you have electricity available, is a great way to ensure you and your family can still eat well, even with limited resources.

Whether you want a hearty lamb shank bobotie; creamy fish pie; Moroccan meatballs; or chicken, leek and mushroom pies, your family can enjoy healthy and delicious meals every night. And, you’ll be satisfied knowing that by spending time in the kitchen on one day, you’ll be giving yourself a night off in the future! Vickie includes tips for freezing and defrosting food, batch cooking, as well as a sample seven-day meal plan to show how you can combine advance prep with dishes made from scratch on the night.

Hier’s Armand weer, sonder klere voor jou deur…

Armand se eerste kookboek was ’n wegholsukses. Sy toeganklike benadering tot kos het baie mense oortuig van ’n nuwe manier van eet én leef – vars, onopgesmuk, met sakpas-bestanddele in die keto- en banting-styl. Sy boek het gewys: Van lekker eet kom gesondheid en optimale gewig.

In sy nuwe boek stroop Armand sy gunstelingdisse (en homself) nog verder. Sy selfopgelegde uitdaging was om bestanddele wat reeds in sy koskas was, te gebruik. Dié kreatiewe verkennings lei tot ’n ‘van-plaas-tot-tafel’-aanslag wat wys dat die smaaklikste en gesondste kos eenvoudige kos is.

Armand Kook Kaal 2 bestaan uit 50 banting- en keto-vriendelike disse. Stap-virstap, en met pragfoto’s daarby, wys Armand hoe om heerlike disse te skep uit vars bestanddele sonder om die skaal of beursie te laat ly.

Voeg Armand se keto-kruierolletjies, murgpamoen-röstis, en klappermelkpanna cotta tot jou kookarsenaal toe en pluk die vrugte.