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Let the Nyama Loose with Amapelepele Beef Stock
Winter’s in full swing and in Mzansi that means one thing: time for warm pots that chase the chill. Amapelepele Beef Stock powder is your daily nyama partner in this weather, bringing rich flavour to everything from bunny chow to tshotlo. Stir it into a pot of vegetable soup and [...]
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Guides, Tips & Tricks Seasonal & Holiday Spotlight Spices Top Recipes
Mother’s Day Recipes South Africa: Cook Like Ma Taught You
In Mzansi, we don’t just cook. We cook with heart. Our moms, gogos and aunties didn’t need measuring spoons or cookbooks—just a big pot, strong hands and that unshakable kitchen [...]
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Guides, Tips & Tricks Seasonal & Holiday Spotlight Spices Top Recipes
MSG: The Flavour Hero Your Kitchen Deserves
You might’ve seen MSG on an ingredients list and raised an eyebrow. Is this okay to eat? For years, MSG was wrongly painted as the bad guy in the world [...]
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Guides, Tips & Tricks Seasonal & Holiday Top Recipes
A Spice Worth Its Weight in Gold:
The Journey of Cinnamon
The next time you sprinkle cinnamon over your oats or milk tart, pause for a moment. That comforting, fragrant spice in your hand has travelled through centuries and across oceans [...]
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Guides, Tips & Tricks Seasonal & Holiday Top Recipes
Spicy Desserts to Impress
on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the time to pull out all the stops! While you may immediately imagine the sumptuous savoury meals you can make with Amapelepele spices, consider trying something different [...]
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Guides, Tips & Tricks
Whole vs Ground: Choosing the Right Spices for Every Dish
In today’s world, everything is about convenience, right?  So, why would anybody pick whole spices instead of ground ones when strolling through the grocery store?   The answer is that each have [...]
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Guides, Tips & Tricks
Mastering the Spice Aisle: A Guide to Basic Spices and Pairings
Picture this: you’re wandering down the spice aisle, overwhelmed by the sea of choices before you. Cinnamon? Coriander? What on earth is turmeric? It’s easy to feel lost when faced [...]
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Seasonal & Holiday
Festive Season Cooking Made Easy: Time-Saving Tips with Amapelepele
The festive season is one of the busiest times in the kitchen, especially for those in the hospitality industry. Reservations full up, the pressure mounts and every second seems to [...]
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