Recipes

Our masala marinade is what you never knew your chicken and fish needed

Published on December 11, 2016

Whether you are having a good old fish braai on the beach, or roasting up a chicken at home for the family, our masala marinade is sure to become a white-meat staple in your house.

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Feta-and-cranberry lamb

Published on December 11, 2016

So what happened was that we invited Zola Nene to MK headquarters for an early Christmas lunch, and she accepted. And she didn’t come empty-handed! She brought us her deliciously flavourful and tender feta-and-cranberry lamb recipe to share with all of you this festive season.

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Chocolate Yule log

Published on December 10, 2016

Gather your loved ones, because Yuletide is almost upon us! And what could be more fitting than a traditional chocolate Yule log? We’ll show you the easy way to create a decadently rich chocolate filling rolled in the fluffiest chocolate sponge. Oh … did we mention chocolate?

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Barley-buttermilk flapjack stacks with bacon

Published on December 10, 2016

We love playing around with grains in the kitchen, and we love the idea of a tasty breakfast that’s also full of healthy fibre. Enter our barley flapjacks! We’ve also added in some buttermilk for extra fluffiness. Tuck in!

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Beetroot and sweet-potato soup

Published on December 9, 2016

It may seem strange, but these two roots when paired are a match made in heaven. This soup is wonderfully easy, with a complex taste that will have your guests wondering how long you spent slaving away over it! In fact, it’s perfect on all fronts: easy on the pocket and just as good served chilled on a boiling summer...

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Tipsy rooibos iced tea

Published on December 9, 2016

Rooibos is one local ingredient we can never stop being thankful for, not only for its taste, but also for its diversity. Use it to cool down this weekend by making our tipsy rooibos iced tea.

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Bean and cauliflower breyani

Published on December 9, 2016

Vegetarians and meat-lovers alike will be clamouring for seconds when you place a bowl of this breyani in front of them. It’s fragrantly spicy and garnished with almonds, chilli and coriander.

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Stuffed butternuts

Published on December 9, 2016

Whether you are looking for a colourful and impressive starter at this weekend’s braai or just love a good, hearty vegetarian dinner, our stuffed butternuts are for you, not to mention budget-friendly!

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Sweet potato and lentil stew with tortilla bites

Published on December 8, 2016

If there is one meat-free meal we can never resist here at MK, it’s a sweet potato stew. Add some protein-packed lentils and some tortilla bites for fibre, and you have yourself a meal that’s nutrient-rich, good for the system, conscious and absolutely delicious.

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Chicken and red pepper lasagne for one

Published on December 7, 2016

If you are cooking for one, we definitely recommend our scrumptious lasagne wrap. You will have plenty of experimentation time in the kitchen and the result is a nourishing, comforting meal. And if this portion is too big, freeze the leftovers for another night, or take them to work with you for lunch.

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