{"id":1309,"date":"2026-04-28T14:42:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/?p=1309"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:42:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:42:33","slug":"beyond-the-braai-basics-3-easy-sides-your-guests-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/beyond-the-braai-basics-3-easy-sides-your-guests-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Braai Basics \u2013 3 Easy Sides Your Guests Will Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s something special about gathering around a braai: good food, good company, and that unmistakable South African vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to elevate your next self-catering holiday braai, swapping out the usual sides for something a little more creative will make all the difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These three dishes are simple, delicious, and guaranteed to impress without adding extra stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Braaied Garlic Flatbread<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Store-bought flatbreads or pita<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or rosemary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Mix the butter with garlic and herbs. Spread it over the flatbread and place it directly on the braai grid. Toast until warm, slightly crispy, and golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This warm, garlicky bread, fresh from the braai, is perfect for soaking up sauces and juices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. Roasted Tomato & Onion Relish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Tomatoes (halved)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 red onion (sliced)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Salt & pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Place tomatoes and onions in a foil tray, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season, and braai until soft and slightly caramelised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This side dish offers a rich, slightly sweet flavour that complements grilled meat perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      3. Pickled Cucumber Salad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • 1 cucumber (sliced)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u00bd cup vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 tbsp sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fresh dill (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Mix vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Toss with cucumber slices and let sit for 15\u201320 minutes before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This side dish offers a rich, slightly sweet flavour that complements grilled meat perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Keep It Simple, Keep It Delicious<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        You don’t need complicated recipes to create a memorable braai spread during your next self-catering holiday. Sometimes, a few thoughtful additions can completely transform your table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Consider trying one (or all) of these sides at your next gathering, and don\u2019t be surprised when your guests ask for the recipe!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        There\u2019s something special about gathering around a braai: good food, good company, and that unmistakable South African vibe. If you\u2019re looking to elevate your next self-catering holiday braai, swapping out the usual sides for...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[96,3,36],"tags":[149,69,277,4,22],"class_list":["post-1309","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday-recipes","category-qvc-buzz","category-travel-tips","tag-family-holiday","tag-holiday-recipe","tag-self-catering-accommodation-2","tag-travel-gazette","tag-travel-tips"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Header-image-2.png?fit=940%2C588&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1309","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1309"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1309\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1314,"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1309\/revisions\/1314"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1309"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1309"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qvc.co.za\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1309"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}