Published on March 14, 2025

The best picnic traybakes are simple and delicious crowd-pleasers. These recipes deliver just that, making them perfect for sharing while soaking up the sun. Savoury picnic snacks  Braaibroodjie Scrolls Serves 8  With their cheesy, tangy, and smokey flavour in every mouthful, these Braaibroodjie scrolls will bring the taste of a traditional South African braai to your […]

Published on March 13, 2025

These custard slices are just as scrumptious without the crumble or white chocolate, so leave them out if you prefer!  Rooibos and vanilla custard slices Makes 6 (8x6cm rectangles)  Ingredients 400g puff pastry, defrosted For the rooibos custard  3 cups (750ml) milk, warmed 2 Rooibos tea bags ¾ cup (170g) caster sugar 5 Tbsp (50g) […]

Published on March 10, 2025

These unleavened croissant-shaped pastries are the closest we’ll get to making croissants at home. Try these Marmite and Cheddar rugelach today! Marmite & Cheddar rugelach  Makes 12-16  Ingredients  1 Tbsp (15ml) softened butter ½ Tbsp (7ml) Marmite 1 box (400g each) all-butter puff pastry, defrosted ¼ cup (60ml) very finely grated Cheddar 1 egg, whisked Method […]

Published on March 9, 2025

These rich tartlets use the chocolate pastry recipe borrowed from SA food writer Katelyn William, better known online as The Kate Tin, as featured in her cookbook ‘Chocolate’.   Chocolate ganache tartlets with dalgona whip Makes 4  Ingredients For the chocolate  shortcrust pastry  ¼ cup (60ml) cocoa ` 1 cup (200g) cake flour ½ cup (65g) […]

Published on March 5, 2025

The chickpea surprise you never knew you needed  The humble can of chickpeas, the star of countless savoury dishes, is here to surprise many in being able to also be a key ingredient in the making of a quick and easy vegan meringue. Introducing aquafaba, the liquid inside a can of chickpeas. Like egg whites, […]

Published on March 5, 2025

Zorah Booley Samaai comes to our rescue with her tried and tested gluten-free recipes, fit for all occasions.  Baking is for everyone. This is what Zorah Booley Samaai shows us with her book The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking. She gained widespread recognition with her blog In the Midnight Kitchen, where she poured her […]

Published on March 4, 2025

Classic scones, each with their own flavour twist.   Sweet & savoury scones Makes 8 (per variation)   Ingredients For the sweet scones   3 cups (450g) flour 1 Tbsp (15ml) baking powder ½ tsp (3ml) bicarbonate of soda ¼ cup (55g) caster sugar 1 tsp (5ml) salt ½ cup (125g) cold butter, cubed 1 cup (250ml) […]

Published on March 3, 2025

We only used the top half of the loaf for our French toast. Use the remaining half if you are making a double batch of mixture, or save for sandwiches.   Tiramisu french toast Serves 6-8   Ingredients 1 loaf brioche or butter bread 1½ cups (375ml) milk ¼ cup (60ml) strong coffee 4 eggs ¼ cup […]

Published on February 26, 2025

Sweet potatoes are serving up major main character energy with their natural sweetness, vibrant colour, and versatility. From delicious (and nutritious) smoothies to a hearty soup, here are four ways to make sweet potatoes shine on your plate.   Sweet potato smoothies with maca and orange  Serves 4 // Cooking time 15 minutes   Ingredients  2 sweet […]

Published on February 26, 2025

With Ramadan approaching, we look into what some of these beloved foods mean to our MyKitchen team members during this sacred month.   “I don’t really have a single favourite food during Ramadan, but I enjoy the simple pleasure of breaking my fast with a refreshing glass of water followed by a sweet date. There’s something […]