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My name is 

Lushika Pillay

I was born in South Africa and raised in Pretoria by my culturally diverse family. My parents and grandparents from South Africa, but I did grow up exposed to many different cultures and religions. That unique blend of cultures and landscapes shaped my eye for beauty, storytelling, and the raw authenticity that I bring to every cooking and lifestyle choices that I make.

how did i get into Cooking & Lifestyle?

Cooking found me before I even realized I was looking for it. From early experiments with my first meal to capturing life’s fleeting moments with family and friends around the world and South Africa. I’ve turned a passion into a lifelong hobby. Every meal I make is about more than just the appearance — it’s about preserving a story, a mood, and a memory.

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HAPPY FACES AND FULL TUMMIES

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UNIQUE RECIPES

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COOKING TIPS AND TRICKS

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REPEAT REVIEWS

MY SKILLS

POACHING & STEWING
90%
BAKING
85%
GRILLING & SMOKING 
95%
BRAISING & SAUTEING
95%
PAN, DEEP AND STIR-FRYING
90%
STEAMING 
80%

Need a specialised Dish for a small event?

food@lushikapillay.co.za
Choose: One type of meat (vegan options available). Two vegetables. Pick a country or region you would like for the recipe to resemble.
Click on the recipe that you picked. A partial preview will be shown and you can decide whether you would like to purchase this recipe. N.B. These recipes cannot be screenshotted and saved. 
If you happen to be allergic to our ingredients. After purchase you can contact us and we can do ingredient substitutes for you. Free of charge!