Crispy, smoky, and packed with flavour—this grilled Flammkuchen-style pizza features potato, red onion, crème fraîche, and young Gouda. Learn how to grill it to perfection or bake it in your oven, with tips for freezing dough, customizing toppings, and reheating leftovers correctly.
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Braai-ing it up in Johannesburg
“A South African braai, derived from the Afrikaans word ‘braaivleis’ meaning ‘grilled meat,’ is a communal, festive gathering centered around grilling meat over a wood fire, a tradition that goes beyond just cooking and is a symbol of unity and celebration.”
Moroccan-spiced Leg of Lamb
Our friends had us over dinner and served Moroccan Chicken Tagine, a delicious stew made with chicken, Moroccan spice, olives, orange peel, and more made in a tagine (a clay cookware).
To our delight, they gifted us a bag of the Moroccan spice blend they used in the dish, which we have since used on chicken legs and this recipe for leg of lamb.
Flame-grilled Salmon with a Nordic Rub
This flame-grilled salmon recipe features a Nordic rub—moist, flavourful, and layered with earthy, smoky notes. Easy to make on a BBQ or charcoal grill, it’s perfect for sharing with friends.
Smoked Beef Brisket on a Charcoal Grill
Smoked Texas-style brisket done low and slow on a charcoal grill. This recipe uses a simple 3-ingredient rub, cherrywood smoke, butcher-paper wrapping, and an overnight rest for tender slices with great bark and flavour.
Oma Marion’s Christmas Stollen (Fruit Bread)
Stollen is a German fruit bread traditionally beloved during Christmas. Its history dates to the 14th century with a simple bread made with flour, oats, and water due to strict Advent fasting rules imposed by the Catholic Church prohibiting the use of butter and milk. In 1490, Prince Elector Ernst of Saxony and his brother…
Air Fryer Rosemary and Thyme Potato Wedges with Grainy Mustard
These air fryer potato wedges are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavour from fresh rosemary and thyme. A touch of grainy mustard adds a surprising oomph.
Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter’s Chicken)
A rustic Italian classic, this Chicken Cacciatore is rich, hearty, and full of flavour. Tender chicken is simmered in a savoury tomato and herb sauce with pancetta, making it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or satisfying leftovers.
Flambéed shrimp with homemade fettuccine in lemon sauce
Fresh pasta is well worth the effort, and the process is not that difficult—especially if you have a KitchenAid pasta attachment or similar equipment. Making it all by hand is equally soulful, if not more so. This dish uses a David Rocco recipe, a Canadian chef with Italian roots who has fed and entertained us…
Pan-Seared Veal Cutlets with Za’atar
Friends introduced us to the za’atar spice during a salsa and mango chutney canning session. The enchanting aroma of this Middle Eastern spice is earthy and herbal, with a touch of citrus. When I smell it I think of a warm bread coming from the oven. Za’atar can be used to season vegetables, added to…