Published on July 27, 2023

Jane Nshuti’s life has led her in criss-crosses over Africa, eating and learning all the while. Now, she shares her reverence for plant-based African cuisine in her restaurant, cooking classes and Sunday lunches. Her mission started at home: to cook plant-based meals to convince her family just how tasty vegetables could be. Little did that […]

Published on July 26, 2023

We hero the humble tin of tuna in these lean, mean, mouth-watering meals.   Our tuna pâté is a nod to the flavours of a classic nigoise salad and can be served with a cheeseboard, on crusty bread or with dinner.   Tuna nicoise pate  Serves 4 as a starter  Totatl time 20 minutes Ingredients  2 tins […]

Published on July 25, 2023

Sally Wise bakes for comfort, creativity and community. Homely and humble, these sweet and savoury treats will bring this feeling into your slice of the world.  In a wooded valley tucked into an island just off the coast of Australia, you’ll find a wooden cabin with its kitchen window ajar. Step closer and you’ll smell […]

Published on July 14, 2023

It doesn’t get more South African than this: Lazy Makoti and J’Something are teaming up to create a cookbook celebrating the unique tastes of our country and the creativity of its home chefs. Mi Casa frontman and restauranteur J’Something and cookbook author Mogau Seshoene, aka the Lazy Makoti ,are no strangers to the MyKitchen team. […]

Published on July 4, 2023

Self-taught foodie and social media influencer Mmule Setati sits down with editor Chad January to talk about her family and inspiration, Feed my Tribe’s online success and her first cookbook. Growing up in Johannesburg, young Mmule knew that she wanted to live the best life she possibly could. Now, at the age of 30, she’s […]

Published on July 3, 2023

Do cooking and baking terms continue to elude you? To help you get to grips and brush up on your knowledge, we’ve rounded up a list of the most common cooking and baking techniques (and some ingredients) in this helpful glossary. Bain-marie Directly translated from French, a bain-marie means ‘water bath’ and involves gently heating […]

Published on July 3, 2023

Here are five ways you can level up in the kitchen and wow your friends and family at your next dinner party. From foodies to professional chefs, all cooks use the same basic techniques to create delicious food. While the techniques may seem intimidating, they can be a game changer.    How to finely slice an […]

Published on July 3, 2023

This month we give you a guide to all the foodie and non-foodie events you’ll need to watch out for: Knysna Oyster festival, Bastille Festival, Food & wine festival (JHB) and the Durban July. Honest Chocolate Bonbon Workshop  Event Details  Date: 24 June  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape  Event Info: Calling all chocoholics! Honest Chocolate […]

Published on July 3, 2023

SERVES 6-8 TOTAL TIME 1 HR 30 MIN INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 2 cups polenta or yellow maize meal 2 Tbsp baking powder 2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp chopped rosemary 2 cans (415g each) creamed corn 1⁄2 can (205g) whole corn kernels, drained 4 eggs 1 cup buttermilk Handful cherry tomatoes, […]

Published on June 21, 2023

If you’ve been wanting to brush up on your cooking vocabulary, look no further than this helpful glossary.  French cooking techniques have influenced global cuisines for centuries and many chefs are still trained in these methods and taught how to make traditional French dishes today.   Aioli Pronunciation: AH-yoh-lee  Aioli is an emulsion of garlic and […]