Published on December 22, 2023

It’s the can’t-flop bread that we won’t stop baking. Banana bread is still a firm favourite and a recipe everyone needs on file. Simple steps to success for beginners:  Room temperature eggs are best for baking  Whisking sugar and eggs is an important step that you don’t want to rush! You’re both aerating the mixture […]

Published on December 22, 2023

Don’t Janu-worry about a thing! Beat the budget blues by stocking up on canned food and stretching it into delicious dinners all month long.  Chicken burrito rice bowls  Serves 4  The delicious fillings inside a burrito, without the hassle of wrapping it up! These zingy bowls can be prepared in advance and simply reheated (or even […]

Published on December 21, 2023

‘Tis the season to be jolly! ‘Tis is also the season to fill your tins with crunchy (and yummy) biscuits you’ve been looking forward to all year. Giant chocolate chip cookies, mince pie biscuits and green tea snaps, you won’t be able to resist these delicious bakes.    Giant triple-chocolate-chip cookies  Makes 10 // Cooking time […]

Published on December 16, 2023

To make this delicious dessert non-alcoholic, substitute brandy for slightly sweetened coffee, made at a strength of your liking.  Healthy-ish, almost-boozy tiramisu  Total time 35 minutes // Serves 6  Ingredients  For the syrup   2 cups (500ml) strong coffee  10-12 (about 200g) medjool dates, chopped 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence  ¼ cup (60ml) brandy liqueur  ⅓ […]

Published on December 16, 2023

Dare to do Christmas differently? Serve up a twist on the classic trifle for an unforgettable, festive spread.  Summer trifle  Total time 30 minutes // Serves 10-12  Ingredients  2 packets (80g each) peach jelly  2 (350g each) madeira cake layers, cut into squares  2 punnets (100g each) raspberries + extra for serving 4 cups (1L) […]

Published on December 16, 2023

Gather your loved to ones and serve a sophisticated, showstopping spread to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.  Mediterranean lamb with roast peppers  Cooking time: 1 hour // Serves: 8–10  Ingredients   1.5kg rolled deboned leg of lamb  Salt and black pepper  Oil, for searing  4 red peppers, quartered and seeds removed  120g […]

Published on December 12, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and the perfect time to treat yourself to a yummy dessert. Spoil your family with these decadent fudgy caramel brownies. It’s the ultimate festive treat!   Serves 9 // Hands-on time: 20 minutes // Hands-off time: 40 minutes  Ingredients  1 cup (200g) Selati Pure White Sugar […]

Published on December 8, 2023

Spruce up any dish with this fruity (and yummy) chutney. The best part? It takes only 5 minutes to make in the microwave!   Makes: 1 medium jar // Hands-on time: 10 minutes // Hands-off time: 35 minutes  Ingredients  3 (300g) large apples of your choice, peeled 1 small red onion, diced 1 cup (200g) […]

Published on December 8, 2023

The team gathers to express gratitude for making it through 2023 with copious amounts of decadent food and drinks in true MK style!  Creamy crab dip   Makes 3 cups  Swap out crab for smoked haddock or flaked cooked white fish, such as hake or kingklip.  Ingredients 1 packet (500g) crab meat, defrosted 1 cup sour […]

Published on December 7, 2023

We give Christmas classics a makeover with these fabulous desserts, all layered with decadence and class.  Brownie and salted caramel trifle  Serves 8-10  The only trifle you’ll ever need! We’ve skipped out on the fruit and jelly, and delivered on decadence.   Ingredients  2 boxes (550g each) chocolate brownie premix    For the brandy snap discs 1/3 cup […]