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 February 27, 2024

We need no excuse to dig into a traditional, creamy (and yummy) milk tart. Luckily for us, it’s National Milk Tart Day on 27 February. Get your fix with these scrumptious spins on the lip-smacking local dessert.  Lemon milk tart meringue pie with lemon curd drizzle   Serves 8 // Prep time 30 minutes + refrigeration  […]

Published on February 15, 2024

Bulk up and build muscle in the best way this summer with these flavoursome protein and carb-rich lunches   Pork meatball mini subs   SERVES 4 // TOTAL TIME 25 MINS  Ingredients  1 pack pork bangers Canola oil, for frying 1 large baguette, cut into 4 (quarters) ½ punnet fresh coriander or parsley ½ cup mayonnaise […]

Published on February 15, 2024

A great menu uses a symphony of different textures to create not only perfect harmony, but also a feast for the senses. Prepare to catch all the feels with these…   Chocolate Rice Krispies ice-cream sandwich  MAKES 8  Smooth meets crisp and chewy in a recipe that reminds you of your childhood. It’s the perfect dessert […]

Published on February 14, 2024

After her first smash-hit air fryer cookbook, our local best-selling author Louisa Holst is back with her second must-fry book. She’s serving up snacks, roasts, quick meals and dessert – all from her air fryer!   Lemon and sage roast chicken  SERVES 4-6  Swap out the lemon for lime, orange or grapefruit if you prefer.   Ingredients  […]

Published on February 12, 2024

We share our favourite iconic flavour duos to add that special zing to your dish, plus some intriguing and unconventional combos to try.  Soy & apricot glazed snoek   SERVES 4   This works well with any type of sustainable white fish, such as hake or kingklip.    Ingredients  1 fresh or frozen snoek, butterflied (defrosted, if […]

Published on February 8, 2024

Roses are red, violets are blue and MyKitchen brings you lovely recipes.  Love is in the air this month, and we’re ravenous for all things red. Explore the taste of this colour palette with these flavour-packed recipes.  Ruby stone fruit fridge cheesecake  SERVES 8  Swap out the ginger biscuits for chocolate biscuits.  Ingredients  For the […]

Published on January 30, 2024

Make it boozy by adding 2 tots (50ml) vodka or gin to the jam after leaving it to infuse.  Strawberry pop tarts MAKES 18 Ingredients Jam:  1 packet (200g) frozen strawberries ½ cup (100g) SELATI Pure White Sugar ¼ cup (60ml) boiling water 1 sprig fresh rosemary Squeeze orange juice 2 rolls (400g each) puff […]

Published on January 30, 2024

Adding pineapple to the batter results in an utterly moist and flavourful cake!  Spiced carrot cake with cottage cheese frosting  SERVES 6 Ingredients 3 chai tea bags ½ cup (125ml) hot milk 2 cups (300g) cake flour 1 packet (100g) peanuts, chopped (or mixed nuts) + extra for decorating 2 tsp (10ml) each bicarbonate of soda, […]