Published on January 18, 2023

It’s time to bring out the post-festive season veggies! With the right touch, they’ll be just as scrumptious as any festive roast.  Roasted pumpkin with rosemary crumb and herb sauce  Serves 4 Total time 45 minutes Ingredients For the pumpkin Pumpkin, cut into thin wedges ½ 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp ground cinnamon For […]

Published on January 18, 2023

Quick, convenient and hydrating, fruit and vegetable juices pack a punch. They’re filled with vitamins and minerals and work in an abundance of combinations – you’re bound to find a favourite.  Ginger power  Both fresh and powdered ginger are widely known for their medicinal properties that can conquer a cold, nausea and even pain. Regularly […]

Published on January 18, 2023

Following his foray into Italy, editor Chad January  keeps it continental with his fresh take on several of Spain’s most iconic dishes.  Valencian-style paella Serves 6-8 • Total Time 1 Hour   Ingredients FOR THE CHICKEN AND CHORIZO Salt and freshly ground black pepper Chicken thighs, skin on 8 Canola oil 3 tbsp Chorizo or […]

Published on January 18, 2023

Love is in the air, whether you like it or not. Take your cue from the dreamy city of Venice this month with decadent pastas and risottos that were made for sharing.   Baccalà mantecato (Whipped salted fish spread) Serves 2 • Total Time 25–30 Min   Ingredients Haddock 500g Garlic, chopped 3 cloves Olive oil 1 […]

Published on January 18, 2023

Raise your glass in a toast to sisterhood with these Galentine’s day drinks.  Top tip: Flip to Ed’s Corner in the February issue of MyKitchen (page 6) for cool ice cube ideas.   The Merry Mary   Makes 1L • Total Time 15 Min   Ingredients Tomato juice 1L  Freshly squeezed lemon juice ½  cup  Worcestershire sauce […]

Published on December 23, 2022

This curried baked hake and crispy calamari recipes are hearty enough to earn a place on the Sunday lunch table.  Red curry baked hake  Serves 4   Total time 20–25 min Ingredients Butter 2 tbsp  Olive oil 1 tbsp  Red thai curry paste 2 tbsp  Garlic, sliced 4 cloves  Tomato paste 1 tbsp  Sugar 2 tsp  […]

Published on December 23, 2022

Pink lemonade and mint sorbet Makes 1.5L  Total time 20 min plus freezing time  Ingredients Sugar 1 cup  Water ¼ cup   Fresh mint, chopped 4 sprigs plus extra for serving  Lemonade 500ml  Strawberries 2 large punnets plus extra for serving  Method In a saucepan, heat the sugar, water, mint and half the lemonade together. Stir […]

Published on December 23, 2022

Is there anything better than a cheesy, gooey, crispy toasted cheese sandwich? Yours doesn’t have to be basic! Level up the classic with these simple tips on how to make yours irresistible.   Think about your bread choice Although a simple sliced white bread works perfectly fine, choosing the type of bread to use for your […]

Published on December 23, 2022

From carbonara to meatballs, we love a good, comforting bowl of spaghetti. Treat your family to one of these pastalicious meals!   Spaghetti with boerie meatballs Serves 4   Cooking time ± 1 hour  Ingredients  200 g boerewors, casing removed  3 tbsp breadcrumbs  1 tbsp olive oil  410 g tin chopped tomatoes  1 tbsp caster sugar  1 […]

Published on December 22, 2022

We share easy-to-make summer lunches for work It’s time to take work lunch a little more seriously. Get up from your desk or take a stroll with this grown-up lunchbox inspiration. Pesto pasta salad jars Serves 1   Total Time 10 Min Fusilli pasta, cooked handful Basil pesto 2 tbsp Olive or canola oil 1 […]