Recipes

Quince jelly 

Published on September 1, 2025

Made with peak-season quince, this radiant jelly is a taste of nature’s treasure.  Quince jelly Makes about 1L Start this recipe at least 7 day beforehand to ensure enough time for straining. Ingredients 1kg quince, washed, cored and quartered (peel on) 4½ cups (900g) white sugar 3 Tbsp lemon juice   Method Place quince in a […]

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Semifreddo 3 ways

Published on September 1, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Semifreddo_02-2.mp4 Why settle for one dessert when you can have three? And it’s all made from one base. Watch this video how to whip up rich, creamy, fruity magic that’ll have everyone fighting for the last spoonful of this delicious Italian frozen dessert.   Vanilla semifreddo base Serves 8 Like ice cream’s chic Italian cousin – […]

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Sticky BBQ basting sauce with Selati Sugar 

Published on September 1, 2025

Fire up your appetite for this tasty dish! Stack your perfect burger, drenched in a mouthwatering BBQ basting made extra delicious with Selati Brown Sugar.  Sticky BBQ basting sauce  Makes 1½ cups  Ingredients  ⅔ cup tomato sauce ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp soy sauce ½ cup (100g) Selati Brown Sugar  1 […]

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Perfect pastry bakes are comfort food at its peak 

Published on August 31, 2025

Who can resist a flaky, buttery pastry? From savoury pies to sweet layers, these pastry bakes are peak comfort in every crumb.  Tomato tartlets with Camembert fondue   Ingredients   1 Tbsp (15ml) butter 1 Tbsp (15ml) olive oil blend + extra for drizzling 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 roll (400g) […]

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Turn up the heat with these delicious curries

Published on August 28, 2025

Turn up the heat with these spicy and delicious curries. These comforting, flavour-packed dishes are the ultimate cure for winter gloom.  Sweet potato brinjal curry Serves 4-6 Ingredients ½ cup olive or canola oil 600g baby brinjals, roughly chopped 1 onion, chopped  1 tsp cumin seeds  5 cloves garlic, chopped  2cm knob grated ginger 1 chilli, deseeded […]

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4 Hearty one-pan dishes perfect for weeknight dinners 

Published on August 25, 2025

These dinner heroes serve up hearty helpings using just one pan. The best part? You won’t have a sink full of dirty dishes!   Fragrant one-pot coconut & tomato soup  Serves 4   Ingredients  2½ Tbsp coconut oil 1½ cups baby tomatoes 1 onion, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced  3cm […]

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One bird, three fab feasts 

Published on August 19, 2025

You know that Sunday roast chicken that smells like pure happiness when you take it out of the oven? It’s going to do a double shift – well, a triple one actually! One simple chook can easily be transformed into three quick, inexpensive meals. Consider it the secret weapon of your weeknight meal plan!  Butter Roasted […]

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Chicken soup for the soul 

Published on August 18, 2025

What is it about chicken soup that mellows and mends us? Christi Nortier asked three local cooks how they make this universal soother and what it has meant in their life, kitchen and community.  Chicken pho for breakfast, lunch & dinner   Anytime you go into Yen’s Vietnamese Street Food, you’ll find a huge pot […]

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Berry and thyme fizz with Selati Sugar 

Published on August 15, 2025

Sip on this refreshing berry and thyme fizz, sweetened to perfection with Selati castor sugar, for a delightful burst of flavour in every sparkling sip.  Berry and thyme fizz  Serves 8   Every sip sparkles in this berry and thyme fizz, made to dazzle with a Selati Castor Snow syrup.   Ingredients  For the berry syrup:   2 […]

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Vibrant Asian-inspired hot pot dishes to try today

Published on August 14, 2025

The latest craze in the MK Test Kitchen is hot pots. We explore the vibrant, flavourful world of this cooking style, reviewing Asian-inspired dishes to learn about all their distinctive components.  Did you know? The Sichuan province in southwest China is where the Sichuan hot pot first originated. People used to congregate around a simmering […]

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