Roast leg of lamb was a typical New Year’s Day dinner, growing up. Over the years it evolved from Amma‘s lamb pot roast to more elaborate creations by my older sister. Lamb roast recipes which included the use of red wine both in cooking the lamb itself and in making […]
We did not celebrate Christmas in the religious sense of the word, but childhood in South Africa was marked by a few Christmas traditions eg. sending and receiving Christmas cards, having a Christmas tree, making Christmas cake and spending the day with family. This meant ample time at the dining […]
Pot roast is meat roasted in a pot on the stovetop, in some cases over an open fire, rather than in the oven. Techniques and utensils vary. Some braise the meat then simmer in liquids such as water, wine or broth. Amma‘s lamb pot roast recipe is simply meat slow-cooked […]
Durban mutton curry is slicker than its global counterparts. No pun intended, it is not just delicious, but aromatic, spicy, and pleasing to the eye. In case you’re wondering how this mutton curry recipe differs from the others featured in this blog, consider this month-end version. It has a luscious […]