SAY CHEEEEESE!

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR CHEESE IN SOUTH AFRICA? THE SOUTH AFRICAN MARKET IS DOMINATED BY CHEDDAR, GOUDA AND MOZZARELLA. MORE RECENTLY COTTAGE, CREAM AND FETA CHEESES HAVE ALSO BECOME POPULAR.

1. Cheddar

Whether it’s sprinkled on top of a casserole or melted into a dip, cheddar is the ultimate in versatile cheeses. Use it for breakfast on a skillet dish, in cheese straws as an appetizer, or in a delicious apple pie for dessert.

2. Gouda

Gouda is a great cheese to melt and is often used in homemade macaroni and cheese. It works well on any cheese board, together with other cheeses. It can also be used in cheese-based soups, smoked gouda mashed potatoes, grilled cheese sandwiches and in a fondue.

3. Mozzarella

Mozzarella is used for most types of pizza and several pasta dishes, or served with sliced tomatoes and basil in a Caprese

4. Cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is low in calories compared to other types of cheese — similar to yogurt, this makes it popular among dieters and health devotees. It can be used with a wide variety of foods such as yogurt, fruit, toast, granola, in salads, as a dip, and as a replacement for mayonnaise.

5. Cream cheese

Cream cheese is a soft, neutral-tasting cheese made from cow’s milk and cream. Its subtle sweetness, mild tanginess, and silky smooth texture make it extremely versatile: Spread it on a bagel, mix it into cookie dough or cake batter, or use it as a base for your next creamy frosting.

6. Feta cheese

Feta is used as a table cheese, in salads such as Greek salad, and in pastries, notably the phyllo-based Greek dishes spanakopita “spinach pie” and tyropita “cheese pie”. It is often served with olive oil or olives and sprinkled with aromatic herbs such as oregano.

MAPLE & CITRUS PORK CHOPS

By The Lazy Chef

Ingredients

• 8 pork chops

• 4 tablespoons veggie & potato seasoning

• 4 tablespoons BBQ spice

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 4 tablespoons maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce

• 3 tablespoons crushed garlic

• 2 mandarins/naartjies

• oil for frying

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 200˚C.

2. Generously coat the pork with the spices and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

3. In a bowl, mix maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, sweet chilli sauce, and crushed garlic, set aside.

4. Place a griddle pan on high heat, add 1 or to 2 tablespoons of oil, add the pork chops to the pan and grill each side for 4 minutes.

5. Once you have grilled all the pork chops, place them on an oven safe dish, pour the maple syrup sauce over the pork chops and squeeze the mandarins/ naartjies over the pork.

6. Place in the oven for 5-10 minutes.

7. Remove from the oven and serve warm.