Published on May 8, 2023

Sjaan van der Ploeg’s pocket-friendly takes on classic vanilla cake: dust off your apron in celebration of World Baking Day on 17 May 2023. Four delightful, pocket friendly selections of the best takes on vanilla cake.  Basic vanilla cake with raspberry icing and white chocolate ganache  Serves 12 • Total Time 1 Hr 20 Min, […]

Published on May 5, 2023

Three chefs share the story of a memorable moment in the kitchen with a wonder woman who has moulded their lives – and what it taught them about food, about family and about life. Christi Nortier sits down with them to hear all about it.    The world is in a grain of rice   Ayabonga […]

Published on May 1, 2023

Burgers are so well-loved that they even have their own day on 28 May. We’re sharing our top 5 mouth-watering burger recipes you simply must try!    Rice and red kidney bean burgers with cucumber-garlic yoghurt  SERVES 6 // COOKING TIME 15 min  No longer just a side dish, it’s time for rice to take centre stage on […]

Published on April 26, 2023

Here’s how to make the most of your next grocery shopping trip! You’re tired after a long day at work, the kids are moaning from the backseat, and you can already envision the line of pre-dinner shoppers swarming the supermarket aisles. Don’t panic! There’s no reason to dread buying groceries if you do some clever […]

Published on April 19, 2023

Allow the vibrant flavours of chilli, coriander and lime to transport you to foodie heaven with editor Chad January’s Latin American-inspired feast.   Brazilian moqueca (fish stew)  Serves 4 • Total Time 25-30 Min   Ingredients 2x250g sustainable white fillets, skinned and cut into large chunks  500g frozen marinara mix, defrosted  salt and milled black pepper   1 […]

Published on April 14, 2023

Editor Chad January sits down with renowned cookbook author and TV show host Sarah Graham to discuss how to live life better through good food.     HOW DID GROWING UP ON A FARM IN ZIMBABWE IMPACT YOUR FOOD PHILOSOPHY?  The farm life is a simple one. The milk came from next door and the meat and veggies […]

Published on April 6, 2023

Road trips and padkos that includes meatballs, chicken sausage rolls and many other memorable budget recipes. Tuna sandwich with basil cottage cheese Serves 4 • Total Time 25 Min Ingredients ½  head broccoli 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp crushed garlic 250g smooth cottage cheese 15g fresh basil salt and milled black pepper 8 slices […]

Published on April 4, 2023

There’s a lot going on in the month of April: celebrations for Eid, Easter and Passover call for some clever tips and tricks to make this period less stressful and more magical. EASTER TREASURE HUNT On the face of it, an Easter egg hunt seems simple. But when was simple ever really that much fun? […]

Published on March 29, 2023

Loadshedding isn’t going anywhere, unfortunately. If you are stuck without electricity, the MyKitchen team shares their perfect family braai meals, where no electricity is needed.  Charred corn with coriander and garlic butter  Serves 4 • Total Time 15-20 Min  Ingredients 4 corn on the cob  glug olive oil   salt and milled pepper  ¼ cup butter, […]

Published on March 17, 2023

You have to do the groceries, so you may as well shop smart. Here are some ideas to make your meals go the distance.   Make Meat Matter Less  It’s easy to eat an entire piece of meat when it’s the main protein of your meal. So to make the meat go further, slice it up […]