Recipes

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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Did someone say Galentine’s Day? (Plus sugar and cocktails!)

Published on February 2, 2017

Who says Valentine’s Day cant be celebrated with the girls? Whether you’re single and looking to mingle, or in a happy and committed relationship, it’s always necessary to celebrate friendship - and what better way to celebrate than sipping on cocktails and indulging in tasty treats with your best friends?

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Sam Linsell’s roast chicken with stout and rosemary

Published on February 1, 2017

Sam Linsell, South African food stylist and the mastermind behind the popular blog Drizzle and Dip, adds a secret ingredient to her all-time favourite roast chicken dish that results in the most succulent bird.

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Behind the scenes at Haute Cabrière with chef Westley Muller

Published on February 1, 2017

To celebrate the month of love and our one true love, chocolate, we challenged Chef Westley to create a choccy-inspired savoury dish just for us, but in true Haute Cabrière style, of course. We were definitely not disappointed as we scooped up every bite of his grilled springbok leg and dark chocolate sauce, served with grilled peaches and crispy kale....

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The new wine rules

Published on January 31, 2017

We turned to Cape Sommelier, Ewan Mackenzie to find out what you need to know about the changing wine game.

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Polenta-crumbed pork chops with roast broccoli and tomato sauce

Published on January 31, 2017

Get creative in the kitchen and crumb your chops in some polenta. We all know pork and tomato go amazingly together, so whip up a zingy sauce to serve them with and add some broccoli for a happy, wholesome meal.

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Bringing back the Brandy Alexander

Published on January 31, 2017

With the many public holidays and commemorative days decorating our calendar, it’s hard to remember which ones are truly worth the celebration. Every year on 31 January those with a bibulous bend should not forget to raise their cocktail glass in a toast to Brandy Alexander Day - the only cocktail to have a day officially named in its honour.

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Spinach-topped sweet potatoes

Published on January 30, 2017

We can’t wait to try out this powerhouse of a meal as our meat-free Monday dish. And did you know that buying spinach by the bunch is cheaper than buying it by the bag? Store it in a bowl of water in the fridge, with the stalks still attached, to keep the leaves crisp until you need them!

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