Published on May 22, 2026

The Spur experience is not complete without the legendary skinny onion rings which, we’ll admit, are spot on!  Spur double cheeseburger Serves 2   Ingredients    1 onion 2 cups milk 2 cups flour 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp paprika 2 tsp mixed herbs Oil, for shallow frying 400g frozen, straight-cut fries For the burgers   4 beef burger patties […]

Published on May 22, 2026

Inspired by a dish we always get at Monk’s in Cape Town.  Crispy ginger chicken Serves 4  Ingredients   For the chicken 700g chicken breast fillets 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 egg white, lightly whisked 1 tsp salt ½ tsp white pepper ⅓ cup corn flour 2 Tbsp cake flour   For […]

Published on May 15, 2026

The perfect balance of bitter orange marmalade and the sweetness of white chocolate. Enjoy the restaurant quality sweet treat after a meal.  Orange & poppy seed petit fours Makes about 24  Ingredients  For the sponge ¾ cup (112.5g) flour ¼ tsp (1.25ml) salt ¼ tsp (1.25ml) baking powder ¼ cup (60g) butter, at room temperature ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar […]

Published on May 14, 2026

For this showstopping topping, we used a mixture of white-, dark- and caramel chocolate.  Triple chocolate tart Serves 6  Ingredients   250g Romany Creams ⅓ cup (80g) melted butter 2 slabs (300g) dark chocolate, chopped 2 cups (500ml) chocolate mousse For the topping 1 cup (150g) white chocolate, chopped 1 cup (150g) dark chocolate, chopped 1 cup (150g) caramel chocolate, chopped 3 Tbsp (45ml) […]

Published on May 13, 2026

Chicken and rice never looked this fragrant! You can swap ginger and spices out for a packet of Thai red or yellow curry, if you like.  Caramelised chicken curry  Serves 4  Ingredients For the sauce 2 Tbsp canola oil 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4cm ginger, peeled and grated 1 Tbsp mild curry powder 2 tsp turmeric […]

Published on May 12, 2026

This is the recipe you pull out when you’re hosting a dinner party and want to impress.  Short rib ragú tagliatelle Serves 6-8  Ingredients  3 Tbsp (45ml) olive oil 2 onions, grated 1 packet celery, grated 4 cloves garlic, grated 1.6kg beef short rib Salt and milled pepper 200g pork belly or pancetta, cut into ½cm thick […]

Published on May 8, 2026

Forget fancy cookbooks – the real kitchen hacks are passed down with love (and a dash of sass) from moms. The MK team shares some of their mothers’ most treasured tips and tricks that continue to inspire their cooking today.    Sjaan van der Ploeg, Deputy Food Editor  An overarching theme of my mom’s cooking over the years […]

Published on May 8, 2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin’s roast leg of lamb – a recipe rooted in cherished childhood traditions around the family table and created to bring loved ones together in a meaningful way.    Long before she was running the kitchens at Tryn and Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Farm in Cape Town, Chef Kerry Kilpin’s love of food was […]

Published on May 7, 2026

Indulgent flavours and hearty portions make this combo a steakhouse comfort classic.    Smoky BBQ pork ribs & cheesy loaded fries Serves 4    Ingredients   2kg raw pork spare ribs Salt and milled pepper 1 Tbsp butter 1 shallot, diced (or use red onion) 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 Tbsp smoked paprika ½-1 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 1 cup BBQ sauce    […]

Published on May 4, 2026

Add as much Parmesan as you can afford – it can never really be too much! For added protein, serve topped with sliced chicken breast.    Green risotto with cheap-n-cheerful pesto Serves 4    Ingredients 300g baby marrow 3 Tbsp (45ml) olive oil blend Salt and milled pepper 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 4 sprigs thyme (optional) 1½ cups (300g) Arborio or risotto […]