Real Men Can Cook

I give you a South African take on the classic Italian dish, Risotto. Biltong and “soet patat” is as South African as it gets, the flavours really go well together and the textures play tricks with your tongue.

I needed to make this as part of a kickass risotto I made, but I’m sure it can be used for plenty of other dishes, maybe just as a garnish on a plate. Here goes, very basic stuff, but delicious!

I suppose everyone has their own version of this classic, so I guess I better post mine! It’s one of the classic comfort foods, really makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside hahaha. Traditionally more of a winter dish I guess, but I suppose it is winter somewhere in the world right now! Here […]

Ok ok I know this is very easy and most of you can make mashed potatoes in your sleep, but I do know plenty of dudes who probably don’t have a clue how to make it. Like I have said, the purpose of this blog is to show people how easy it is to cook. […]

I have always been a garlic lover, but I used to use those tubs of minced garlic in oil. I was under the impression that its way too much hassle cleaning fresh garlic, until someone showed me this technique and showed me how easy it actually is. All you need is a semi decent chefs […]

I had no idea what to call this concoction of mine, and then it hit me.  The three main ingredients are baby Marrows, Mince and Mushrooms, so the Triple M Pasta was born. I was walking through the supermarket just grabbing everything I felt like eating that evening, not worrying about how I am actually […]

Basic White Sauce (referred to as Bechamel by the french) is the foundation of many a great sauce.  Mastering it will allow you to create all sorts of other sauces.  It is one of the 5 mother sauces for a reason! I keep it very basic, the French have all sorts of extra steps in […]

I must warn you that I have received marriage proposals from many a woman straight after they had a taste of this stuff, so handle with care!

I fell in love with vanilla pods the first day I tried them.  Vanilla essence just can’t compare!  Here is a quick and easy guide on how to get the seeds out.

My belly has been very unhappy with me lately, apparently a lack of red meat is to blame.  I had to rectify the matter ASAP, so I drove down to my local butcher, picked up some sirloin and called some friends.  It’s braai time!