Published on May 2, 2024

It’s soup season and we cannot be more excited! Impress your family with this quick and tasty tangy tomato soup served with anchovy butter toast.  Tomato soup with anchovy-butter toast   Serves 4–6    Ingredients  For the soup  2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil  2 onions, chopped  4 cloves garlic, sliced  8 sprigs fresh thyme  4 sprigs fresh […]

Published on April 22, 2024

To ensure your bounty of veggies goes the extra mile (before they go limp!), try pickling them. This not only helps the veggies to keep their crunch, but also imparts so much flavour and the uses are endless! Try them in salads, sandwiches or enjoyed as is on your favourite cheeseboard or snack platter.  Broccoli […]

Published on April 12, 2024

We pay tribute to one of South Africa’s beloved personalities, a culinary visionary and the queen of Cape Malay cooking, heritage, and culture. Her infectious enthusiasm and warm and loving personality will live long in every recipe she has left behind.  Fatima Sydow was born in the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa. Her […]

Published on April 9, 2024

A sweet treat with layers of nuts, buttery pastry and syrup? Yes, please! Treat your family with this yummy sweet treat using Selati Sugar. Pistachio and rose syrup baklava with Selati Sugar Serves 8-10  Add some orange zest to the cinnamon nut mixture for added flair.  Ingredients 1 box phyllo pastry, defrosted 1 Tbsp ground […]

Published on April 9, 2024

Try this easy-to-make (and delicious) waffle recipe with Selati Sugar. Whether you make it savoury or sweet – you’ll need no excuse to whip up a batch.  Brussel waffles with Selati Sugar Makes 4-6 waffles  Using baking powder, this batter is the most common and requires no proofing. Perfect for when the craving hits as it […]

Published on April 9, 2024

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end and the celebratory Eid Al Fitr is on the horizon, our editor chats to some of our team members about their stories during this special time.  It’s that time of the year where the flavours and aromas of curry leaves, cumin, coriander and cinnamon are […]

Published on April 5, 2024

In this edition of MK Test Kitchen, our ever-hungry team of creatives try out the best waffle recipes. From decadently sweet, to flavour-packing savoury variations, we show you why waffles have become the trendy treats that’s perfect for any occasion.  Level up For a simple yet tasty dessert, try this combo: Add ¼ cup caramel […]

Published on April 1, 2024

Yoghurt is so much more than our favourite dairy snack. From healthy coconut cakes to desserts and even a yummy curry – indulge in these five delicious and easy-to-make recipes that will excite your taste buds.   Healthy coconut cakes with figs and yoghurt  Makes 6 // Cooking time 1 hour  Ingredients  1 cup coconut sugar […]

Published on March 27, 2024

Lazy Saturdays, Sundays and long weekends are perfect for fuss-free brunches with the family. Our Editor whips together some of his favourites for you to dig into this Easter.   Mushroom, tomato and Brie baked eggs  Serves 4  A twist on the classic shakshuka breakfast. Cut the cost by swapping out Brie for Cheddar or crumbled […]

Published on March 22, 2024

Planning a family road trip over the long weekend and not sure what to pack? Whether you’re the driver, passenger princess or strapped in the back, our cheap and cheerful padkos nibbles are here to keep everyone going!   Travel Nibbles – Fuel-packed snacks    Choc-coconut peanut clusters  Makes 24 Turn up the crunch by swapping […]