Desserts & Baking

Jolly jelly shots

Published on December 23, 2016

Everyone needs a bit of fun and colour during the festive season, so Roxy has whipped together this recipe for you to enjoy. Plus we made a little video to show you just how easy it is and how amazing these shots look!

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Zola Nene’s gingerbread trifle with spiced white-chocolate custard

Published on December 20, 2016

We had Zola Nene, the queen of impressive home cooking, over to MK headquarters for a festive feast we will never forget. And she came bearing the best gift of all – dessert! We all tucked into her amazing gingerbread trifle and can guarantee that it will be a Christmas favourite at our tables this year – and for years...

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J’Something’s stout brownies

Published on December 17, 2016

He’s back! And he’s showing us how to make dessert this time. Adding stout to your brownie mixture will make them deliciously soft and will add a lovely richness that perfectly complements the chocolate.

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Andrea’s no-bake vegan brownies with cherry sorbet

Published on December 14, 2016

At our team festive feast this year, our art director, Andrea, made a batch of vegan brownies and cherry sorbet for us to taste. Add this recipe to your repertoire so that your guests can enjoy a lovely dessert no matter their dietary requirements, and we can guarantee that everyone will help themselves to seconds (and thirds). Plus the cherry...

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Jana’s vegetable tarte Tatin

Published on December 12, 2016

We could expect nothing less than wholesome when we asked our resident health guru Jana to present us with one of her own Christmas table dishes. This sweet and salty tart is perfectly balanced, and the balsamic glaze is what veggie dreams are made of.

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Chocolate Yule log

Published on December 10, 2016

Gather your loved ones, because Yuletide is almost upon us! And what could be more fitting than a traditional chocolate Yule log? We’ll show you the easy way to create a decadently rich chocolate filling rolled in the fluffiest chocolate sponge. Oh … did we mention chocolate?

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Barley-buttermilk flapjack stacks with bacon

Published on December 10, 2016

We love playing around with grains in the kitchen, and we love the idea of a tasty breakfast that’s also full of healthy fibre. Enter our barley flapjacks! We’ve also added in some buttermilk for extra fluffiness. Tuck in!

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Peanut butter chocolate bars

Published on December 6, 2016

In the mood to bake but are short on time? This baby recipe comes together in minutes, less than minutes! All you need in a food processor, a fridge and microwave.

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Tomato consommé with home-made bread

Published on December 6, 2016

Believe it or not, the hot summer months are the perfect time to make your own bread. The warm air will help you dough to rise amazingly. And a consommé is a great way to lightly start a meal as well.

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A traditional eggnog

Published on December 2, 2016

We are back to a traditional eggnog recipe with this one, raw egg and all. Although raw eggs have no negative health implications, many people don’t like the taste. In our recipe, we mostly use the whipped egg whites for that ;lovely texture this jolly drink is known for. So if you aren’t into that as an option, feel free...

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