Published on April 3, 2019

Make this festive time one to remember, with a modern twist and delicious snacks like these beetroot devilled eggs for Easter lunch!

Published on March 2, 2018

We know work and school lunches can be a monotonous pain, and that’s why we’re always here to bring you quick, creative ideas to keep things interesting. These meatball wraps are one of our personal favourites!

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 March 11, 2024

Seafood shines during the Easter season, and we’re here for the soirée! Whether it’s a big braai bash or a simple family dinner, fresh fish on your coastal holiday or frozen seafood if you’re living inland, there’s a seaside feast for everyone on the menu.  Cape Malay fish curry with preserved lemon  Serves 4  This fish […]

Published on March 5, 2024

Celebrate Ramadan, the holy month of fasting community and worship with these tasty and traditional Eid recipes. Yum! Sweet cheese rolls with rose petal jam  Serves 6 //  Prep time 1 hr 30 minutes // Cooking time 20 minutes   Ingredients  For the rose petal jam  3 cups edible rose petals, chopped 1¼ cup sugar  1 […]

Published on March 1, 2024

Here are a few of MyKitchen Editor Chad January’s favourite things to eat, drink and experience during the month of March.   Ama-zing   Buttermilk, or amasi as it’s fondly known here in Mzansi, is more that just a fermented dairy drink made from the liquid left behind after churning butter. If you’re treating the family […]

Published on January 25, 2024

Don’t let day-old hot cross buns go to waste! Make the most of your leftovers with these yummy recipes. Hot cross bun rusks  Makes 24 // Cooking time 2-3 hours 20 minutes  Ingredients  ⅓ cup sugar 8 hot cross buns 100 g butter, melted   Method  Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven […]

Published on December 20, 2023

Iming Lin has always nurtured the grassroots of public health, but in 2016 she took it a tad more literally: She began growing organic veggies for top chefs and curious homecooks.  Iming can remember exactly where she was walking when she decided that she wanted to pursue farming. She was working on a social enterprise […]