Masterchef Australia Finalist Ben Ungermann calls SA home

Published on August 31, 2023

MasterChef Australia finalist Ben Ungermann has found his (culinary) home away from home in SA.   Soy lecithin’, ‘Agar-agar’ and ‘Calcium Alginate’ were the kinds of cooking terms that were totally foreign to Ben Ungermann, a self-professed home cook, when he entered MasterChef Australia in May 2017.  When he stepped onto set, he had to make […]

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No-bake berry cheesecake with Lancewood

Published on August 16, 2023

Use LANCEWOOD’s Medium Fat Cream Cheese to whip up a no-bake Easter showstopper. It’s as light as it is creamy. SERVES 10-12 // PREP TIME 30 MIN PLUS REFRIGERATION Ingredients For the crust 2 packs Tennis biscuits 200g butter, melted For the filling 2 tsp powdered gelatine 2 Tbsp cold water 2 tubs LANCEWOOD® medium […]

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How to eat more plant-based meals during winter

Published on June 21, 2023

Registered dietician Aziwe Booi shares her tips and tricks to eat more plant–based meals during the winter months. Meet our dietician! Everyone should be able to reach their health goals in a sustainable way that tastes great to them, believes registered dietician Aziwe Booi.   A Stellenbosch University alumni, Aziwe runs her private practice from Rivonia […]

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Chefs Pay Tribute To The Women In Their Lives

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 […]

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10 Ways with Avocado

Published on April 20, 2023

This creamy, green fruit (it’s technically a berry) is capable of so much more deliciousness than you can imagine. Here are our top 10 ways to make the most of its amazing versatility! 1. Butter substitute If you enjoy baking, but not the large amounts of butter that comes with it, replace half the butter […]

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Our Editor’s Famous Pickled Fish Recipe

Published on April 4, 2023

It can’t be Easter weekend without pickled fish! Editor Chad January shows you exactly how to mix the seasoning, fry the fish and make the sauce. Plus, he shares his three favourite ways to make the most of the leftovers.    How To Make Pickled Fish   1. Season The Fish   Creating your own spice mix […]

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Not Your Ordinary Hot Chocolate Recipes

Published on March 31, 2023

As the autumn season approaches, we give you 3 ways to turn your ordinary hot chocolate into something magnificent. Sjaan van der Ploeg takes her decadent hot chocolate recipe to the next level with three indulgent variations.   THE BASE RECIPE  Decadent hot chocolate  Serves 4 • Total Time 15 Min  Ingredients 4 cups milk   […]

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Iconic Breads In Celebration Of South Africa’s Diverse Culture

Published on March 27, 2023

With April including big religious celebrations such as Easter, Ramadaan and Pesach (also known as Passover), the MyKitchen team showcases the different iconic breads from each culture/religion. Hot cross buns  Makes 12 • Total Time 1 Hr [Plus Rising]  Ingredients FOR THE BUNS   3 tsp yeast  ¼ cup caster sugar 2 cups warm milk  4 cups […]

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