Our favourite Christmas recipes translated into Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans

Since it’s Christmas (and if you can’t do it at Christmas, when can you, eh?) we decided to share some of our favourite Christmas recipes with you to download in our four most spoken SA languages. So, whether you want to make mince pie ice cream with Tannie Ina or cook the best ham with your Gogo, just download your preferred recipe translated into either Xhosa, Zulu, Afrikaans, or the English one, and get cooking.

How to cook a brilliant turkey

It’s the one time of year where you’ve gotta try cooking a great big turkey. So, to make sure you get it right, here’s a winning step by step recipe for bacon wrapped turkey and you can do it in the oven or on the braai. Lekker.

• How to cook a turkey recipe in Afrikaans – download
• How to cook a turkey recipe in English – download
• How to cook a turkey recipe in Xhosa – download
• How to cook a turkey recipe in Zulu – download

Two tasty turkey stuffings

What is a turkey without a ridiculously flavourful stuffing recipe right? Here are two delicious options, one with fennel infused pork mince and the other with apricot and almond.

• Two tasty turkey stuffings recipe in Afrikaans – download
• Two tasty turkey stuffings recipe in English – download
• Two tasty turkey stuffings recipe in Xhosa – download
• Two tasty turkey stuffings recipe in Zulu – download

Possibly the best ham you ever tasted

Ask a foodie what the Christmas meal couldn’t be without, and ham tops many a list. But is it possible for a ham to be truly exceptional? Oh yes, indeed. This one, made with a tasty chilli kick is a great alternative for the big bird on the table.

• The best ham recipe in Afrikaans – download
• The best ham recipe in English – download
• The best ham recipe in Xhosa – download
• The best ham recipe in Zulu – download

Lamb with harissa and pomegranate dressing

Not in the mood for a bird this Christmas? That’s okay, we have a succulent lamb recipe to truly light up your Christmas table and it will really make all those meat lovers eyes sparkle.

• Lamb with harissa recipe in Afrikaans – download
• Lamb with harissa recipe in English – download
• Lamb with harissae recipe in Xhosa – download
• Lamb with harissa recipe in Zulu – download

The most decadent and boozy chocolate mousse ever

Chocolate mousse is more of an encore than intro requiring dessert. This one is ultra rich and creamy with the optional extra boozy kick. Make it with white or dark chocolate and call it a night.

• Chocolate mousse recipe in Afrikaans – download
• Chocolate mousse recipe in English – download
• Chocolate mousse recipe in Xhosa – download
• Chocolate mousse recipe in Zulu – download

Delightfully festive mince pie ice cream

Mince pies go hand in hand with tales of Christmas cheer. We adapted this guy for the southern hemisphere and turned it into one of the tastiest festive ice creams you ever did see. Who doesn’t love some cold dessert with cakey crumbles in it?

• Mince pie ice cream recipe in Afrikaans – download
• Mince pie ice cream recipe in English – download
• Mince pie ice cream recipe in Xhosa – download
• Mince pie ice cream recipe in Zulu – download

We hope you found these recipes translated into Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans helpful and that the language barrier was, in fact, no longer a barrier at all when it comes to sharing great food with those close to you.