Published on April 22, 2024

In the fight against food waste, an ice cube tray can become your most-used kitchen gadget. It’s an ideal way to store small amounts of leftover ingredients from cooking big meals. You’ll be surprised at our list of freezer safe foods, perfect to unmould and pop into your meal to add depth of flavour:   – Brown butter […]

Published on March 1, 2024

Here are a few of MyKitchen Editor Chad January’s favourite things to eat, drink and experience during the month of March.   Ama-zing   Buttermilk, or amasi as it’s fondly known here in Mzansi, is more that just a fermented dairy drink made from the liquid left behind after churning butter. If you’re treating the family […]

Published on February 9, 2024

Try these lip-smacking dipping sauces to level up your fried chicken game!   There’s a new colonel in town! In the latest edition of the MK Test Kitchen, our Editor rolls up his sleeves to serve a perfect sauce to pair with the public’s favourite: fried chicken.   Blue cheese sauce  MAKES 1 CUP  Blitz together ½ […]

Published on February 5, 2024

Our Editor shares his ultimate Valentine’s Day spoils. From the perfect intimate dinner for two to feeding a crowd of singletons, make this special day memorable for everyone.  Creating a romantic dinner can be a tad bit daunting, so we’ve come up with ways to help make things as simple as possible. Take note of […]

Published on February 5, 2024

Time to take things up a notch with clever garnish ideas, gelatine 101 and creating the perfect pastry finish.   The 5th of February is World Nutella day! To celebrate, here are two simple ways to make your own chocolate spread at home!  Hazelnut chocolate spread  Makes about 1 cup  Roast 200g blanched hazelnuts on a […]

Published on February 1, 2024

Editor in chief brings you three different fried chicken recipes and the team tells you their favourite.  There’s a new colonel in town! In the latest edition of the MK Test Kitchen, our Editor rolls up his sleeves to perfect the crispy, golden and flavourful favourite: fried chicken.  Cornflake crumbed chicken SERVES 4  This recipe […]

Published on January 3, 2024

Welcome to the first edition of MK Test Kitchen – where we try out some of our iconic local or international chef ’s and foodies’ recipes, and share our personal opinions (foodies and non-foodies alike).     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by MyKitchen (@mykitchen_mag) Fast-food frenzy  Strone Henry, co-owner of Cape […]

Published on December 29, 2023

We have all been there! It’s 10 pm, and you’re busy baking for your little one’s class party when you realise you’ve run out of, well, cake flour. Don’t fret! Here are the most crucial baking substitutes to save the day when you find yourself in a pinch.  Dry ingredients Cake flour Who knew you […]

Published on December 22, 2023

Looking to have an empty lunchbox returned at the end of a school day? Create the best sandwiches with these clever tips.   All about the base   A delectable sandwich starts with two pieces of bread, the foundation for success! To boost overall health, go for wholewheat-, seeded-, low GI- or brown bread. These types […]

Published on November 20, 2023

Thanks to LANCEWOOD’s Lactose Free Medium Fat Plain Cream Cheese, everyone gets to tuck into these cheesy stuffed meatballs. Be warned, they’ll all come back for more!   SERVES 4 1. Heat a glug of oil in a pan and fry 1 chopped onion and 3 chopped garlic cloves for 3-5 minutes. Set aside to […]