Published on May 22, 2026

Inspired by a dish we always get at Monk’s in Cape Town.  Crispy ginger chicken Serves 4  Ingredients   For the chicken 700g chicken breast fillets 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 egg white, lightly whisked 1 tsp salt ½ tsp white pepper ⅓ cup corn flour 2 Tbsp cake flour   For […]

Published on October 9, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BEAT-THE-BUDGET_-V6-1.mp4 Think you can’t whip up a delicious dinner for under R200? Think again! Our MK team is going spatula-to-spatula with two flavour-packed pasta dishes that prove great taste doesn’t have to cost a fortune! These budget-friendly dishes are easy to make, packed with flavour and perfect for feeding the whole family without emptying your […]

Published on October 8, 2025

Who says saving the planet and your pocket can’t be delicious? With just a handful of pantry pals and a short shopping list, these easy-peasy meals for four come in under R250 — proof that good food doesn’t have to break the bank! Bang bang chicken salad   Crunchy, punchy and spicy in all the right places. What we call bang for your buck!  Serves 4   Ingredients 3 (760g) bone-in chicken breasts   […]

Published on December 22, 2023

Don’t Janu-worry about a thing! Beat the budget blues by stocking up on canned food and stretching it into delicious dinners all month long.  Chicken burrito rice bowls  Serves 4  The delicious fillings inside a burrito, without the hassle of wrapping it up! These zingy bowls can be prepared in advance and simply reheated (or even […]

Published on February 13, 2023

Forget the pang of multiple pots and pans, and keep it simple and delicious with these one-pot wonders. Not sure about where to start? Here are some of our yummy one-pot meals. (Cleaning up afterwards will be a breeze, too!)  One pot chicken dinner Serves 4 | Cooking time 40 minutes   Ingredients  1 kg chicken drumsticks & […]

Published on June 15, 2022

Pink Lady® apples are allowed to linger longer on their trees to absorb more of nature’s goodness and develop their characteristic radiance and sweet refreshing taste. Pink Lady® is the perfect healthy snack; portable, palatable, and pretty! They are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, and because of their natural sweetness, they taste great in […]

Published on May 12, 2022

This tomato & bacon pasta is impossible not to like. It's easy-to-make, affordable and will definitely be your go-to meal from now on!

Published on April 29, 2022

Ditch the seasoning packet of those 2-minute noodles and ramp up the flavours by making this simple spring onion & chilli-oil noodles recipe.

Published on January 14, 2022

Comfort food on a budget? This pasta dish is what you need in your life.

Published on December 17, 2021

Our mini drop scones with jam and whipped cream are totally scrumptious, and are the perfect teatime treats for the whole family to enjoy this weekend.