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Stuffed butternuts

Published on December 9, 2016

Whether you are looking for a colourful and impressive starter at this weekend’s braai or just love a good, hearty vegetarian dinner, our stuffed butternuts are for you, not to mention budget-friendly!

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Summertime entertaining 101

Published on December 8, 2016

The sun is beating down and the kids are splashing in the pool, the last thing you want to do is slave away in a hot kitchen, prepping dinner for the guests coming over tonight. Here are the basics you need to know to host during summer without breaking a sweat!

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Chicken and red pepper lasagne for one

Published on December 7, 2016

If you are cooking for one, we definitely recommend our scrumptious lasagne wrap. You will have plenty of experimentation time in the kitchen and the result is a nourishing, comforting meal. And if this portion is too big, freeze the leftovers for another night, or take them to work with you for lunch.

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South African brandies bring home the gold

Published on December 7, 2016

It’s official, you can add brandy to the list of foodie things South Africa does well. Three local brandies have been selected in a blind tasting among almost 600 other international spirits at the 7th Annual New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC).

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J’Something’s sticky stout ribs

Published on December 6, 2016

Our favourite musical chef is back again with another finger-licking recipe where he shows us just how creative you can get with a good bottle of stout in the kitchen.

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Peanut butter chocolate bars

Published on December 6, 2016

In the mood to bake but are short on time? This baby recipe comes together in minutes, less than minutes! All you need in a food processor, a fridge and microwave.

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Tomato consommé with home-made bread

Published on December 6, 2016

Believe it or not, the hot summer months are the perfect time to make your own bread. The warm air will help you dough to rise amazingly. And a consommé is a great way to lightly start a meal as well.

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Chicken and white bean chilli

Published on December 5, 2016

Take 25 minutes of your afternoon to prep this dish, leave it to do its thing on the heat for an hour, and you will have a delicious dinner on the table with minimal effort

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Meat-free Monday: Green bean and cherry tomato gratin

Published on December 5, 2016

There is nothing more comforting than a deliciously-filled bake topped with that crispy cheese-and-breadcrumb crust we all know and love.

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Baked chilli poppers with coriander mayo

Published on December 2, 2016

We absolutely love chilli poppers here at MK, and they are just as good baked in the oven without any added oiliness. Stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar and then dipped into a coriander mayo... We know, we don’t have to say any more.

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