Published on April 2, 2026

Easter weekend is here and of course that means road trips are a plenty. The most exciting part? Padkos snacks of course – without the common mistakes of soggy bread or stale chips. Here are our top tips to help you prep your padkos to perfection!     1. No cooler box, big problem   The number one issue with padkos and other road food snacks is […]

Published on November 25, 2025

Shake up your summer soirée with four easy ways to make your drinks pop – think bold garnishes, zesty rims and ice that’s anything but basic.    Make the citrus peel the star of the show  As the saying goes (or should go in this case, anyway), one person’s waste is another’s cocktail garnish. Before […]

Published on November 24, 2025

Become an ice princess with our complete guide to piping and decorating.  Frosted tips   Firstly, icing needs to be stable to make it ‘pipeable’. American buttercream, also called butter icing, is easy and quick to make. Butter icing is also fun to shape and manipulate, and it takes on colouring in a lovely way.   […]

Published on October 30, 2025

Who says entertaining must be expensive? The MK team’s savvy tips prove you can throw unforgettable gatherings without emptying your wallet.  Set up ‘build-your-own plate’ stations  I love it when guests can build their own plate – whether it is tacos, pitas or pizza. Sticking to something as simple as a build-your-own burger or taco […]

Published on October 25, 2025

Like testing the waters with homemade sourdough bread, making your own pasta is an experience worth trying. Here are three expert tips to get the dough rolling!  Get your dough consistency right   According to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, it’s all about perfecting the consistency of your dough. But it’s tricky to know if consistency […]

Published on October 8, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FREEZER-FRIENDLY_-V5-1-2.mp4 Your freezer is about to become your batch-cooking superhero with these great tips from MK Editor-in-Chief, Liezl Vermeulen. Both clever and handy, her tips will help you chill out (literally) and keep delicious dinners just a defrost away.  Here are our top 4 tips to avoiding freezer fails. Tips to frozen meal prep success […]

Published on October 6, 2025

Pretty packaging and healthy-sounding terms should inform, not trick you. Know the facts so you take back control on making the best choice for you.  Treatment & feeding of animals  Organic: A farming system that promotes sustainability, soil quality and biodiversity. The goal is to help the soil, the animals and the people. Organic farmed […]

Published on September 18, 2025

Let’s crack open the science behind smoke — where wood and heat join forces to create chemical reactions, flavourful magic and that drool-worthy smoky swagger we love so much.  The rich, complex flavour of smoked food has an appeal that immediately evokes memories of open flames, relaxed cooking and a hint of nostalgia. Smoking has […]

Published on September 1, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Semifreddo_02-2.mp4 Why settle for one dessert when you can have three? And it’s all made from one base. Watch this video how to whip up rich, creamy, fruity magic that’ll have everyone fighting for the last spoonful of this delicious Italian frozen dessert.   Vanilla semifreddo base Serves 8 Like ice cream’s chic Italian cousin – […]

Published on August 27, 2025

The MK team’s favourite baking tools aren’t just handy – they’re game-changers. These kitchen MVPs will do all the heavy lifting for you!  Liezl Vermeulen, Editor-In-Chief  A food processor is a fantastic baking appliance. Granted, this is something you save for… but once you have it on your kitchen counter, you can never live without […]