South African food at heart

Find something lekker to cook.

Everyday recipes, familiar flavours and fresh ideas for whatever is in your kitchen.

01Recipes for real life

Easy-to-follow ideas for everyday cooking.

02Made for our kitchens

South African favourites and inspiration from everywhere.

03Use what you have

Start with your pantry and make it your own.

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The Brood Budget Kitchen

Good food should fit the week you’re having.

Stretch the pantry, make leftovers work harder and find satisfying meal ideas for the family table.

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Start with what’s at home

What’s in your kitchen?

Search the recipe archive by dish or ingredient, then make a simple plan from what you already have.

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Use what you have

What’s in my fridge?

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Give the leftovers a plan. Separate ingredients with commas; check each recipe for everything else you’ll need.

English or Afrikaans names work. This finder uses 15 ingredient lists checked against the local recipes. It checks ingredient names, not amounts or allergens. Other recipes remain in the full directory.

Try “eggs”, “garlic” or “baked beans” to find something to cook.

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