Published on February 14, 2024

After her first smash-hit air fryer cookbook, our local best-selling author Louisa Holst is back with her second must-fry book. She’s serving up snacks, roasts, quick meals and dessert – all from her air fryer!   Lemon and sage roast chicken  SERVES 4-6  Swap out the lemon for lime, orange or grapefruit if you prefer.   Ingredients  […]

Published on February 12, 2024

We share our favourite iconic flavour duos to add that special zing to your dish, plus some intriguing and unconventional combos to try.  Soy & apricot glazed snoek   SERVES 4   This works well with any type of sustainable white fish, such as hake or kingklip.    Ingredients  1 fresh or frozen snoek, butterflied (defrosted, if […]

Published on February 8, 2024

Roses are red, violets are blue and MyKitchen brings you lovely recipes.  Love is in the air this month, and we’re ravenous for all things red. Explore the taste of this colour palette with these flavour-packed recipes.  Ruby stone fruit fridge cheesecake  SERVES 8  Swap out the ginger biscuits for chocolate biscuits.  Ingredients  For the […]

Published on January 30, 2024

Make it boozy by adding 2 tots (50ml) vodka or gin to the jam after leaving it to infuse.  Strawberry pop tarts MAKES 18 Ingredients Jam:  1 packet (200g) frozen strawberries ½ cup (100g) SELATI Pure White Sugar ¼ cup (60ml) boiling water 1 sprig fresh rosemary Squeeze orange juice 2 rolls (400g each) puff […]

Published on January 30, 2024

Adding pineapple to the batter results in an utterly moist and flavourful cake!  Spiced carrot cake with cottage cheese frosting  SERVES 6 Ingredients 3 chai tea bags ½ cup (125ml) hot milk 2 cups (300g) cake flour 1 packet (100g) peanuts, chopped (or mixed nuts) + extra for decorating 2 tsp (10ml) each bicarbonate of soda, […]

Published on January 30, 2024

For the lemon lovers out there! Reduce the sugar for a tangier result.  Tarte au citron (Lemon tart) SERVES 4-6 Ingredients For the crust 1 roll (400g) shortcrust pastry, thawed For the filling 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 lemons, juiced (1 cup juice total) ¾ cup SELATI Castor Snow 125g butter, cut into cubes […]

Published on January 30, 2024

Short on time? Simply make the chocolate sauce and pair it with fresh fruit or marshmallows to dip into it. Churros with citrus, chilli and chocolate sauce SERVES 4-6 Ingredients For the churros 2 cups water 180g (¾ cup) butter, chopped 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp salt 2 cups cake flour 4 large eggs […]

Published on January 29, 2024

Turn humble tinned fish into something spectacular with these yummy recipes. Your tummy and your wallet will thank you!  Mussels  Mussel, olive and tomato rice pot  Serves 4 // Hands-on 20 minutes    Ingredients  400g tin chopped tomatoes Salt and pepper 1 cup rice Olive oil Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges to […]

Published on January 25, 2024

Don’t let day-old hot cross buns go to waste! Make the most of your leftovers with these yummy recipes. Hot cross bun rusks  Makes 24 // Cooking time 2-3 hours 20 minutes  Ingredients  ⅓ cup sugar 8 hot cross buns 100 g butter, melted   Method  Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven […]

Published on January 24, 2024

From a steak sandwich to a yummy coffee-rubbed silverside – expand your culinary horizons with these brew-infused dishes!  Coffee steak sarmies  Serves 4 // Cooking time 15 minutes   Ingredients   250 g hanger steak ¼ cup ground coffee 5 Tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper ¼ cup mustard ¼ cup mayonnaise 5 Tbsp lemon juice […]