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2020 has been a difficult year for everyone and the thought of catering for a family gathering is even more daunting when belts are tight. That’s why we thought we would do a South African classic without breaking the bank. The recipe below made enough to feed 15 people with large portions for less than R500.00! So without further preamble Pretoria Caravans & Outdoor presents the Budget Bunny Chow! What you’ll need:   3 whole chickens 5 loaves of bread 1kg potatoes 4 carrots 4 onions Mild curry powder Powdered ginger Turmeric Vinegar Apricot Jam Oil   What to do:  ...

There’s nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of a sweet meringue filled with sweet fruit. This is a perfect, summertime dessert as it feels light and airy on a summer afternoon spent outdoors.   What you’ll need: 4 large eggs whites 115g caster sugar 115g icing sugar What to do: Heat your oven to 100 degrees Celsius and prepare two baking sheets with a non-stick liner. Add four large egg whites into a large mixing bowl. Beat the egg whites with an electric whisk on a medium speed until the mixture becomes fluffy and stands up in stiff peaks when...

We are approaching the end of winter and one more delicious warm dish is called for to help us make it through the last chilly nights before the advent of spring. What better comfort food then than some decadent, saucy potato wedges!   What you’ll need:     4-6 unpeeled potatoes, scrubbed and cooked until just cooked. Butter or cooking oil to coat. 5ml dried or 15 ml chopped fresh parsley. 1 onion. 1 garlic clove. 125g sliced fresh button mushrooms. 25ml cooking oil. 10-15 sliced ham, diced. 1 packet of wild mushroom sauce. 300ml milk. 250ml cream or sour...

Winter is upon us and nothing helps to beat back the biting cold more than a warm, decadent oxtail stew. We’re doing ours with a twist though … we’re adding another winter warmer … beer! This savoury recipe is fantastic for impressing your guests with a unique dish, or for curling up with under a thick, woolly blanket.   What you’ll need: 2 kg oxtail 2 tbsp plain flour, seasoned with salt and black pepper Olive oil Onions cut into quartered 3 Fat garlic cloves, peeled and left whole 440 ml Guinness, stout or beer 500 ml fresh beef stock...

Make your favourite camping meals at home during the lockdown with Pretoria Caravans & Outdoor! This time around we’re making some cheesy beer bread as a perfect base for all sorts of meals.   We made some delicious burgers with ours, let us know in the comments what you had with yours.   What you’ll need: 500g Self raising flour 500ml Beer 1 Cup of Cheese   What to do: Mix all your ingredients together well and put it in a bread pan and bake for one hour at a moderate heat on the fire or in the oven.