A recipe our friend from Alaska @Dar Brown posted in her community brought back so many memories. It made me think about the Rice Krispies treats I used to make for my kids’ birthday parties — sticky fingers, laughter, and that sweet smell of condensed milk filling the kitchen. So, how do you make Rice Krispies treats the South African way? I take the classic Rice Krispies squares and add that unmistakable Mzansi twist — condensed milk, colourful sprinkles, and a whole lot of gees! Perfect to keep the kids busy this last week of the school holidays. 😊 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal 1/2 cup condensed milk 1/4 cup butter/margarine 1 bag (200g) marshmallows 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup colourful sprinkles 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ➜ Melt the butter/margarine over low heat. ➜ Add marshmallows and stir until smooth. ➜ Stir in the condensed milk and vanilla essence for extra sweetness and flavour. ➜ Remove from heat and quickly fold in Rice Krispies until evenly coated. ➜ Press the mixture firmly with a spatula into a greased square dish. ➜ Decorate with the colourful sprinkles while still warm. ➜ Allow to set for 30 minutes, then cut into squares and enjoy. 👉 What’s YOUR South African spin on a classic snack?

Is there anything more South African than a warm bowl of malva pudding? 🤤 Soft, sweet, sticky, and soaked in delicious syrup, it's the ultimate comfort dessert. Whether you enjoy it with custard, cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it always brings back memories of family gatherings, Sunday lunches, and winter evenings ❤️ Food tastes better when it feels like home. 👇 We want to know: How do YOU enjoy your malva pudding? 😋 Or do you have your own special twist? Share your favorite way to enjoy this proudly South African classic in the comments! SA Is Lekker – celebrating the flavors that make South Africa feel like home. Today I'm sharing my Ouma's recipe with you, enjoy!

The perfect sauce for perfect for burgers, steaks, or onion rings! Typing this post I'm feeling guilty as I made a garlic sauce today to go with our steaks. But, if a woman ask you have to deliver. So, @Sandy Chong here is my recipe for a good monkey gland sauce. Before I get to the recipe a bit of background for our international members. Monkey gland sauce is a sweet‑and‑tangy sauce and a South African classic. It’s bold, rich, and full of nostalgia. Despite its cheeky name, Monkey Gland Sauce contains no monkey parts! The name likely came from early‑20th‑century restaurant humour inspired by a French doctor’s “rejuvenation” experiments but South Africans turned it into a proudly local flavour legend. And no, it was not introduced by the beloved Spur Steak Ranch group. Monkey Gland Sauce was first introduced to South Africa at Johannesburg’s old Carlton Hotel in the mid‑1930s by Italian maître d’hôtel Fiorino Luigi Bagatta, who had previously worked at London’s Savoy Hotel. He brought the flambéed “monkey gland steak” recipe from the Savoy and adapted it for local diners, turning it into a South African classic. And now that recipe: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Difficulty: Easy 🧂 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 • 2 Tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 4 Tbsp tomato paste • 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped • 1 cup chutney (Mrs Ball’s works beautifully) • 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar • 2 Tbsp brown sugar • 1 Tbsp Tabasco sauce (adjust for heat) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 🍳 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 1. Sauté: Heat the olive oil in a medium pan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until soft and translucent. 2. Build flavour: Stir in the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes. 3. Combine: Add chutney, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, and Tabasco. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Simmer: Reduce the heat and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy. 5. Serve: Remove from heat and spoon over juicy burgers, sizzling steaks, or crispy onion rings.

Thank you @Janet Edwards for sharing this one!

In case you've missed @Gareth Parkes comment this is for you. How to make your own Nando saucess.