Published on October 10, 2023

A party without cake is just a meeting! Serve it up MK style to steal the show.  Red velvet cake with white chocolate ganache and torched meringue  Makes one six-layer cake  // Serving 12 // Total time 1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling Ingredients  For the cake  5 1/3 cups cake flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder  […]

Published on October 9, 2023

These fresh summer sides are perfect for snacking! Lay out the linen, grab a glass and pass around these flavour-packed dishes at your next al fresco affair.   Basil, halloumi and nectarine salad  Serves 4 as a side // Total time 25 minutes Ingredients   4 ripe nectarines, sliced 1 avocado, peeled and cubed  1 punnet (250g) […]

Published on October 5, 2023

Try our go-to potluck dishes for the perfect bring-and-share sunshine soirée.  Croque Monsieur skillet  Serves 6 • Total time 25-30 minutes Ingredients  150g sliced ham or salami (cooked bacon works well, too)  12 slices ciabatta or sourdough, toasted  2 cups grated cheddar or mozzarella  2 tubs (250ml each) store-bought cheese sauce  ½ cup milk or cream  […]

Published on October 3, 2023

Light, sweet and creamy, our gorgeous rose syrup and raspberry semifreddo is fit for any occasion.  Rose syrup and raspberry semifreddo  Serves 6-8 • Total time 1 hour, plus overnight freezing Ingredients  4 large egg yolks  1 cup sugar  1½ cups cream, whipped to stiff peaks  1 tub (250g) mascarpone  1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra […]

Published on September 29, 2023

Ah, bowls! The food trend came and happily never left us again. From smoothie bowls to yummy poké bowls and even bunny chow bowls, you can make these yummy all-in-one meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Smoothie bowls with berry nibs  Serves 2 // Cooking time 30 minutes + freezing time  Ingredients  For the berry […]

Published on September 25, 2023

TikTok is the go-to for trying fun new recipes and cooking techniques – and to check out the latest dances, of course! From the best roasted sweet potatoes to a yummy croissant sandwich, we saw, tried and loved these viral FoodTok recipes.  Beef birria  Take your tastebuds on a culinary journey with the traditional Mexican […]

Published on September 20, 2023

Island-hop through the flavours of coconut, pineapple, lime and chilli as you get to know Mozambique’s cuisine. Piri-piri sauce  Makes 500 ml // Total time 10 minutes Ingredients 1 red pepper  3 jalapelio chillies  4-5 African bird’s eye chillies, deseeded and chopped  5 cloves garlic, chopped  Handful fresh basil  1 red onion, chopped  1 cup olive […]

Published on September 8, 2023

Time to give the humble egg a moment to shine with these moreish meals. Enjoy egg-cellence on a plate!   Turkish eggs with avo, fresh greens and charred pita  Serves 2 // Total time 40 minutes   Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, peeled Glug olive oil, plus extra for serving 1 cup plain yoghurt 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill […]

Published on September 8, 2023

Any braai isn’t complete without a side! Have your pick of 5 braai-side solutions that’ll steal the show.   Charred broccoli  Serves 4 // Total time 20 minutes Ingredients 1 packet (230g) tenderstem broccoli  1 Tbsp sesame seeds  1/4 cup flaked almonds  For yoghurt sauce  1/2 cup yoghurt  1 Tbsp tahini  1 Tbsp olive oil  2 Tbsp […]

Published on August 31, 2023

Registered dietician Aziwe Booi celebrates local grains and shares a healthier take on braai sides.   September is a month dedicated to our South African cultural heritage. We are privileged to have such cultural diversity as a nation – it even extends to our palates! We highlight some of our most nutritious traditional grains and show […]