Published on August 27, 2024

A quick and easy guide on how to shape a basic bread loaf. Loafing around A quick and easy guide on how to shape a basic bread loaf: Step 1 Lightly “knock down” the dough to release air that built up when it was resting. This helps “feed” the yeast fresh oxygen. Step 2 Roll […]

Published on August 26, 2024

What hides in the seemingly dull, dry and small flavour firecrackers called spice? We’re unpacking the spice cupboard to understand the heat, flavour and flair that it adds to your winter dishes. Allspice vs Mixed spice:   Allspice, also called Jamaica pepper, is not a blend but a dried spice berry. The Allspice tree thrives […]

Published on August 23, 2024

Purge those expired products from your kitchen shelves, ditch the clutter from your cabinets and get the fridge free of grease and grime for spring. Follow our budget-friendly and practical suggestions and let’s get cracking!   1. The frightful fridge  If you only tackle one area or item this spring, ensure it is your fridge. This […]

Published on August 23, 2024

While bacon is the everyperson’s ingredient, there is an art to cooking it just right. If you follow our handy tips for cooking it four ways, you will achieve the crispiest, tastiest dishes served this season.    1. Fried The classic greasy breakfast relies on bacon fat for its rich flavours. Although bacon has its own […]

Published on August 23, 2024

Coconut is an unsung kitchen hero. Versatile, flavourful and relatively inexpensive, it’s that ingredient we often forget to include on our shopping list. So here are five reasons why it needs to be top of your list next time you hit the supermarket.  1. Dreamy milk or cream A great dairy substitute, coconut milk adds […]

Published on August 12, 2024

Throwing away food scraps can feel wasteful, especially when there are creative ways to repurpose them. Here are four common food scraps and how you can give them new life in your kitchen.  Stale bread  Stale bread might seem like a lost cause, but it can be transformed into delicious croutons or breadcrumbs. For croutons, […]

Published on August 7, 2024

Making your own bread just hits different, says Gail Damon. I From basic breads that pair perfectly with any wintery soup or stew to flatbreads for fabulous curries – anyone can make this. Compiled by:  Start it right A sourdough starter is easier to make than you think! When used in the place of normal dry […]

Published on August 2, 2024

What hides in the seemingly dull, dry and small flavour firecrackers called spice? We’re unpacking the spice cupboard to understand the heat, flavour and flair that it adds to your winter dishes.    A spice as old as time  Ancient recipes contain essential ingredients that make up the foundation of their authentic flavours. Our curry feature […]

Published on August 1, 2024

Cook-in sauces are a cost-effective way to efficiently whip up a low-effort meal. For MK’s Test Kitchen, we’ve put large brands to the test. In the ring The team tasted two brands from the following sauces to find out which one came out on top: Sweet & sour sauce Royco Sweet and Sour cook-in sauce, […]

Published on July 31, 2024

There’s more to life than spaghetti! We dive into the different pasta shapes and show you how to partner each with the perfect sauce.    1. Penne  These short, straight tubes work best with chunky or meat-based sauces as the sauce fills the tubes, making every single mouthful a flavour explosion.  2. Fusilli  Shaped like short […]