Published on May 11, 2023

This slider is easy to make, requires little prep time and tastes great even at room temperature when you’re scheduled for loadshedding Pulled chicken slider traybake with Asian slaw and quick pickled apple  Serves 6 • Total Time 30 Min   Ingredients 18 seeded cocktail burger buns  1 cup grated Gouda  1 rotisserie chicken, shredded  Handful […]

Published on May 2, 2023

Talk about a Mother’s Day spread! Spoil the women who represent strength in your life with a sumptuous feast fit for royalty says editor Chad January.    Honey and chilli glazed salmon with roast potatoes and pea purée  Serves 4 • Total Time 45 Min    Ingredients FOR THE POTATOES 1kg baby potatoes, halved  Glug olive […]

Published on April 27, 2023

Trish van der Nest has shared a second collection of deeply personal and treasured recipes from her second cookbook, Cooking with Love.  they are over again Drawn from her life, they are meant to be made over and – and then passed on.   It all started as a way to keep the blues away. Trish […]

Published on April 27, 2023

An absolute favourite is the classic ring doughnut! Naturally, the MK team gives it a slight revamp. We not only show you how to make them step-by-step and give technique tips, but also plenty of variations to fill, top and glaze them. Plus ideas on what to do with those leftover doughnut holes!  Fried Ring […]

Published on April 13, 2023

Fragrant club steaks with zingy herb sauce Serves 4 • Total Time 30-35 Min   Ingredients FOR THE STEAKS 2 club steaks, at room temperature  glug olive oil  salt and milled pepper   3 tbsp Dijon mustard  2 tbsp smoked paprika   2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander   2 tbsp pink peppercorns   ¼ cup melted butter    FOR THE […]

Published on April 11, 2023

We honour the holy month of Ramadan with this spicy chicken biryani Cape Malay dish. Dominated by fruity, mild spices and full-bodied flavours, Cape Malay cuisine is food for the soul. Spicy chicken biryani  Serves 4-6 • Total Time 2 Hrs Plus Marinating   Ingredients 1 kg chicken drumsticks and thighs   6 medium potatoes, peeled and […]

Published on April 5, 2023

We share showstopper mains and sides fit for an unforgettable Easter feast Crispy hake with apricot, coriander and chilli labneh  Serves 4 • Total Time 30 Min [Plus Overnight Resting Time]   Ingredients FOR THE LABNEH   1kg plain yoghurt  1 tsp salt  ¼ cup apricot jam  3 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped  2 tbsp chilli sauce or […]

Published on April 4, 2023

Make fancy Easter showstoppers with a little help from store-bought essentials – and a shake of sugar and spice.   Classic cinnamon rolls  Serves 10 • Total Time 45 Min [Plus Rising Time]  Ingredients FOR THE CINNAMON ROLLS   500g store-bought dough 1½ cups packed brown sugar 6 tsp (90g) ground cinnamon ½ cup butter, very soft […]

Published on April 4, 2023

It can’t be Easter weekend without pickled fish! Editor Chad January shows you exactly how to mix the seasoning, fry the fish and make the sauce. Plus, he shares his three favourite ways to make the most of the leftovers.    How To Make Pickled Fish   1. Season The Fish   Creating your own spice mix […]

Published on March 27, 2023

With April including big religious celebrations such as Easter, Ramadaan and Pesach (also known as Passover), the MyKitchen team showcases the different iconic breads from each culture/religion. Hot cross buns  Makes 12 • Total Time 1 Hr [Plus Rising]  Ingredients FOR THE BUNS   3 tsp yeast  ¼ cup caster sugar 2 cups warm milk  4 cups […]