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Spring has sprung!
September marks the annual Heritage Month in South Africa and in this issue, we recognise aspects of the South African culture, both tangible and intangible. With heritage celebrations taking place every year on 24 September, also referred to as “national braai day”, families get together and celebrate this special day, indulging in the historic culinary tradition which we proudly refer to as a “braai”, and we also dress in traditional attire whilst celebrating our heritage.
Food plays quite an important role in the celebrations of the day and for most South Africans, meat plays a major role. Because of this, we have included a few “braai” recipes, as well as a shisanyama braaied meat platter recipe for meat lovers that offers something for everyone.
For many people, a day like this is generally spent on weekends with friends and family enjoying local beer, wine, and of course, a braai. And for some, a fire just for ambiance is also great! We are heading towards warmer days which inevitably means more time outside, enjoying the spring weather. In fact, our heritage is celebrated more often than anticipated.
So, stash away the winter blankies and get blooming outdoors, day or night, and enjoy every minute of Spring.
We hope you enjoy this edition of Essential Flavours. Remember to look out for our festive edition which will be on shelves in early December.
Wishing you a bright, warm, and beautiful Spring!
Elroy van Heerden-Mays
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Contents Spring 2023
Essential braai recipes
Hallloumi & vegetable sosaties
Chef Ransley – creating memorable experiences through food and wine Facts – lemons Budget buster hamburgers 10 Barbeque-friendly vegetables LK’s – the leaders in all things braai related
Pantry products Cooking safety – 9 tips to prevent burns
Pinotage Rosé – light and refreshing on the palate
12 Quick and clever kitchen hacks that will change your life
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Braai corn
Rump steak with chimichurri & chilli
mayo corn
Flame-grilled ribs & wings
Braaied snoek & peaches with herb
mayo
Chicken & apricot sosaties
Shisanyama braaied meat platter
Krazy kiwi peri-peri braai chicken with peri-peri crema
Boerie sosaties
Braaibroodjie jaffle with red pesto
Spicy tamarind, honey & sesame
marinated deboned leg of lamb
Essential salads
Butternut, bacon, feta & rocket salad
Prawn pasta salad with a sparkling wine dressing
Broccoli salad with caramelised onions & blue cheese
Biltong pasta salad
Tangy coleslaw
Potato salad
Corned tongue & chickpea salad Carrot
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Advertorial: Fairview – a story of growth and innovation Rooibos adds new flavour to craft beer industry Appliance hot picks 10 14 18 20 22 32 42 44 46 48 58 62 74 78 102 104 108 118 136 140
Meal planning & prep for beginners Facts
broccoli Vegan products Special dietary requirements Facts – basil Herbs for a flavourful summer and beautiful garden
Franschhoek salmon trout
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64 66 67 68 70 71 72 136 78 24 40 COVER IMAGE: In The Kitchen With Vicky
& bean salad with pepperdews
Essential breakfasts
Essential appetizers
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6 | September 2023 • essentialflavours.co.za Contents
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60
= 4
3 4 ½ 1 4 1 3
250 ml = 1 cup 5 ml = 1 teaspoon 190 ml = cup
ml = 1 tablespoon 125 ml = cup 30 ml = 2 tablespoons 85 ml = cup 45 ml = 3 tablespoons 65 ml = cup
ml
tablespoons
Bacon & egg breakfast bowl Breakfast potatoes
breakfast jars
crepes Strawberry & yogurt parfait Yogurt granola bowl Super seed & nut mix Home-made yoghurt Mixed berry smoothie Green smoothie Peanut-butter smoothie 50 52 54 55 56 57 61
Chai
Nutella
Perfect basil pesto pasta Spatchcock chicken with feta, herbs & sundried tomatoes Mediterranean one-pot chicken & rice Seafood paella Buttery roasted chicken Lamb rib pasta Sticky chicken drumsticks Creamy ham, cheese & egg pasta Chicken curry pie Creamy chicken livers Crispy pork belly & mash Currie samp & beans Peri-peri chicken hearts Cacio e pepe Calamari wrap Mangwinya (fat cakes/vetkoek) 82 83 84 86 88 89 90 92 93 94 96 97 98 99
Essential mains
Fried pap balls covered with spring roll pastry, served with tomato relish Peri-peri chicken wings Veda Bacon & mashed potato phyllo tart Bhajia Baked camembert delight 111 113 114 116 117 120
Instant berry pudding tart 3 ingredient cheesecake Korean strawberry milk Black Thai rice pudding Semiya payasam (vermicelli pudding) Chocolate mousse cups 122 123 124 125 126 128
Essential desserts
Chocolate cake with chocolate coffee mousse Peppermint crisp bars Peppermint crisp tart cake Blueberry & cream cheese muffins Amarula pistachio muffins 130 131 132 134 135 50 82 98 116 Easy-peasy ice-cream lollies 84 128
Essential cakes
redHoney-glazedbacon,brie,and MexicanonionbraaibroodjiepulledporkpaniniwithPorkredchilliesandcoleslawmeatballsubwithhomeGammon,madetomatorelishandpesto sun-driedtomato, cheddarbabyspinach,feta,andmature braaibroodjie
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