Published on June 6, 2024

I’m all too familiar with those late night sweet-tooth cravings that arrive along with winter. What you need then is a low-effort recipe that doesn’t require a trip to the supermarket. Enter my chocolate and peanut butter mug cake, a recipe you’ll want to add to your repertoire! Prepared in under 10 minutes and ready-to-eat […]

Published on June 5, 2024

It’s International Day of Potato on 30 May! Baked, fried, boiled or mashed… we need no excuse to celebrate the super spud in all its forms.     Rösti with creamy smashed peas and poached eggs  Serves 4 // Cooking time: 50 minutes    Ingredients  450g potatoes, unpeeled ½ cup chopped onion 1 egg, beaten ½ tsp […]

Published on June 5, 2024

Winter is the season for hearty flavours and an array of cosy meals like soups, stews and curries. Make these comforting (and tasty) meals to warm up the coldest of days.   Yummy tomato soup with cheese toasties    Serves 4 // Cooking time: 30 minutes  Ingredients   Cooking oil 1½ onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped […]

Published on June 5, 2024

Celebrate the spirit of World Gin Day with the perfect cocktail. From zesty citrus flavours to floral fun, impress your friends with these delicious (and easy to make) gin drinks.  Cape citrus G&T with naartjie gin  Makes 1 // Cooking time: 25 minutes  Ingredients  Citrus syrup: 250g sugar Peels from 2–3 ClemenGolds ½ cup (125ml) lime […]

Published on June 5, 2024

Get ready to impress your friends (and your taste buds). From ingredient choices to technique, here are three ways to take your burger from ordinary to extraordinary.  Choose the right meat  When it comes to burgers, choosing the right meat is crucial. The more fat there is in the meat, the juicier and more delicious […]

Published on June 5, 2024

Your dad is in for a treat! Whether a hearty breakfast, tasty lunch or decadent dessert, try one (or more!) of these recipes to spoil him with a yummy home-cooked meal.   Breakfast  Pap pancakes with bacon jam  Makes 12 // Cooking time: 45 minutes    Ingredients  ¼ cup (60ml) + 2 Tbsp (15ml) maize meal […]

Published on May 23, 2024

Use these candied pear slices as cake toppers, or dip in chocolate and wrap it up for a nice gift.   Candied pear & edible flower decorations  Makes 12-16  Ingredients 2 cups (500ml) water 2 cups (400g) sugar 2 pears, thinly sliced Handful edible flowers (we used pansies)  Method Add water and sugar to a […]

Published on May 16, 2024

Here’s the tea on three of the hottest food trends right now. It’s tried and tested in our trusty MK kitchen, so you know what’s worth making at home, and what should just stay on your phone!   Pull-apart garlic loaf  Serves 6-8  Top sheets of garlic bread with chopped olives or mozzarella for an extra […]

Published on May 10, 2024

Don’t let loadshedding stop you from serving mom an eye-catching feast fit for royalty this Mother’s Day, says editor Chad January.   Snack spread  Keep the lunch cravings at bay with these moreish snacks to keep you full while the coals heat up.  Spanspek salad with salami & mozzarella  Serves 4-6 (as a starter)  You can […]

Published on May 7, 2024

Is there anything more comforting than a warm bowl of malva pudding on a chilly day? Try one of these four recipes and cosy up with this traditional South African dessert.  Chocolate and caramel malva pudding  Serves 6–8 // Total Time 40–45 Min   Ingredients  For the malva  2 cups (400 g) dark brown sugar   […]