Recipes

Behind the scenes at Vrede en Lust Estate with Chef Johan van Schalkwyk

Published on February 14, 2017

Compared to most chefs, Johan may have had a bit of a late start, only entering the industry when he was 28. He started out as a chef at a chateau in France, where he fondly remembers the time spent wandering through the kitchen garden, a basket of vegetables and herbs on his forearm, carefully picking fresh produce for the...

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Flirtini cocktails

Published on February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! We couldn’t think of a better way to sweep your special someone off their feet than with our sexy and fun flirtini cocktails.

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Gnocchi with spinach, cream cheese and brown butter

Published on February 13, 2017

Pronounced ‘nyoki’, these little Italian dumplings are eaten like pasta. Depending on the region, they can be made with flour, potatoes, semolina, breadcrumbs or even ricotta. There is also nothing like the taste of brown butter; add in some cream cheese and you have mouth-watering, budget-friendly, meat-free meal.

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Dutch baby pancake

Published on February 12, 2017

Have you ever tried this method of pancake making? Also known as a German pancake or a Dutch puff, it’s a sweet popover served for breakfast. And for puffiest pancake around, we recommend you beat the batter with a whisk to incorporate as much air as possible, preheat the pan so the batter is sizzling before it’s even in the...

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Preserved lemons

Published on February 11, 2017

Now here’s something we love. We especially love them in Middle Eastern and North African dishes, but they also add some lovely zesty freshness to meat dishes, salads and drinks alike. Remember to slice them very thinly as their taste can be quite overpowering when adding big chunks of lemon to your meal.

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An ALL GOLD breakfast frittata

Published on February 8, 2017

It’s time to take 2017 by the horns and keep those New Year’s resolutions on track for as long as possible. If one of them was to serve up some scrumptious new family meals, this little winner could be just the recipe you’re looking for! Give your kids a head start this new year with this tempting breakfast, crammed with...

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Arancini

Published on February 7, 2017

These Italian, stuffed rice balls are coated in breadcrumbs and then fried. They get their name because they look like little oranges which are called ‘arance’ in Italian. And we can guarantee they will be a hit as a bar snack at your next social do.

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Behind the scenes at Eikendal Vineyards with chef Ballot Kicherer Badenhorst

Published on February 6, 2017

Since our one true love is chocolate, we want to put it in everything this Valentine's Day. So we decided to challenge chef Ballot to create a unique chocolate-inspired savoury dish just for MyKitchen. He rolled a scrumptious pork loin in a cocoa-coffee rub, that resulted in the yummiest, crispiest crust when it arrived on the plate. Served with carrots,...

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Tomato risotto with gremolata

Published on February 6, 2017

Never fear the ‘death dish’ with MyKitchen around to help you out. This tomato risotto is light and fresh, making it perfect for summer, and meat-free Monday, of course.

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Cauliflower pizza with Greek lamb

Published on February 5, 2017

We know cauliflower pizza bases are so four years ago, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s still a lovely idea and yummy to boot. We topped ours with tender red-wine roasted lamb and Mediterranean flavours.

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