Published on February 9, 2017

When was the last time you were invited for brunch at a friend’s house? I don’t know about you, but I love breakfast, and there’s nothing better than a home-cooked omelette with a hot cup of coffee. So why not kick it up a notch and turn this delicious part of the day into a fun-filled brunch? Just follow our...

Published on February 8, 2017

As South Africans, we cannot pass up a good glass of wine. Especially in summer, after a long work week. But what does having fun at happy hour mean for our waists? We’ve partnered up with CyberCellar to decipher the calorie and carb count of our favourite sips to see which ones fit best into our New Year’s resolution healthy...

Published on February 8, 2017

It’s time to take 2017 by the horns and keep those New Year’s resolutions on track for as long as possible. If one of them was to serve up some scrumptious new family meals, this little winner could be just the recipe you’re looking for! Give your kids a head start this new year with this tempting breakfast, crammed with...

Published on February 7, 2017

More than 40 000 types of rice are grown around the world. We sample some commonly available varieties in SA.

Published on February 7, 2017

These Italian, stuffed rice balls are coated in breadcrumbs and then fried. They get their name because they look like little oranges which are called ‘arance’ in Italian. And we can guarantee they will be a hit as a bar snack at your next social do.

Published on February 6, 2017

It’s usually a bright, red banner and the writing is in bold - the coveted (and dreaded) special offer signs decorating the supermarket’s entrance. Of course, grabbing items at a lowered price is great for your wallet, but what about buying products just for the sake of buying them, without any real need? It’s all about staying level-headed and making...

Published on February 6, 2017

Since our one true love is chocolate, we want to put it in everything this Valentine's Day. So we decided to challenge chef Ballot to create a unique chocolate-inspired savoury dish just for MyKitchen. He rolled a scrumptious pork loin in a cocoa-coffee rub, that resulted in the yummiest, crispiest crust when it arrived on the plate. Served with carrots,...

Published on February 6, 2017

Never fear the ‘death dish’ with MyKitchen around to help you out. This tomato risotto is light and fresh, making it perfect for summer, and meat-free Monday, of course.

Published on February 5, 2017

We know cauliflower pizza bases are so four years ago, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s still a lovely idea and yummy to boot. We topped ours with tender red-wine roasted lamb and Mediterranean flavours.

Published on February 3, 2017

As most of you know by now, level 3B water restrictions have been implemented in Cape Town after the dam levels dropped below 40%. And even if you don’t live in the Mother City, it is important for each one of us to be aware of how much of this precious resource we waste. Since you all love to cook...