Published on October 9, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/1999/08/Spinach_Noodles_02.mp4 Skip the pricey store-bought spinach pasta and make your own at home – no fancy gear and no fuss. This step-by-step video proves you don’t need a chef’s hat to make something drool-worthy. Bonus? You probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen.  Spinach noodle pasta Serves 4 Jamie Oliver made us do it. […]

Published on October 9, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GOING-TO-THE-MARKET_-V7-1-1.mp4 These easy, cheesy recipes prove you don’t need a long ingredient list to serve up something seriously tasty. Quick to make, big on flavour – and guaranteed to win over even the pickiest eaters. Your family won’t just eat their greens – they’ll ask for seconds!  Broccoli & halloumi fritters Makes 14 You can […]

Published on October 9, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PRESERVING_-V7-1-1-1.mp4 From zingy kimchi to savoury miso, these three recipes bring serious taste and gut-loving goodness to the table. Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with bold tastes, happy tummies and recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat.  Roast veg pasta salad with avo-kefir dressing Serves 4-6 The […]

Published on October 9, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/1999/08/Flexitarian_02-1.mp4 We’re flipping the script and flexing our plant-based muscles. Flexitarian eating lets you play both sides, and this Marry Me makeover proves you don’t need chicken to make the dish a winner. Beans really buttered us up with just as much flavour and nutrition. Plus, it’s the perfect dinner option – that’s the real […]

Published on October 9, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BEAT-THE-BUDGET_-V6-1.mp4 Think you can’t whip up a delicious dinner for under R200? Think again! Our MK team is going spatula-to-spatula with two flavour-packed pasta dishes that prove great taste doesn’t have to cost a fortune! These budget-friendly dishes are easy to make, packed with flavour and perfect for feeding the whole family without emptying your […]

Published on October 8, 2025

Serve as a platter with hummus at the bottom, or pita pockets filled with hummus, frikkadels and salad for family-friendly fare.  Curried frikkadels on hummus and pitas Serves 4 Ingredients ½ batch curried frikkadels, defrosted (see below) 2 cups hummus, defrosted (see below) 6 pitas, toasted and halved  ½ cup pickled red onions  Micro herbs […]

Published on October 8, 2025

Who says saving the planet and your pocket can’t be delicious? With just a handful of pantry pals and a short shopping list, these easy-peasy meals for four come in under R250 — proof that good food doesn’t have to break the bank! Bang bang chicken salad   Crunchy, punchy and spicy in all the right places. What we call bang for your buck!  Serves 4   Ingredients 3 (760g) bone-in chicken breasts   […]

Published on October 6, 2025

Take advantage of flexibility with these balanced recipes featuring veggies, lean meat and fresh sauces. What is a flexitarian diet?  A flexitarian diet follows a ‘flexible vegetarian’ approach to eating. Consuming whole, plant-based and low-GI food is the focus and the addition of lean meats and dairy is encouraged in moderation. While vegetables, legumes and wholewheat starches are […]

Published on October 6, 2025

Basting the bird in butter gives you the juiciest, most tender roast chicken. Herbs such as sage, fennel and dill also work in herb butters. Spicy herb roast chicken  Serves 4 Ingredients For the herb butter  ½ block (250g) butter, softened  ¼ cup chopped parsley  3 Tbsp chopped mint leaves  3 red chillies, deseeded and chopped  2 […]

Published on October 1, 2025

Say goodbye to waste and hello to flavour with these lightning-fast 1-2-3 Quick Pickles. Made with everyday pantry staples and Selati Sugar, they’re the perfect way to add a punch of personality to any plate! 1,2,3 Quick pickles  Serves: 4   Ingredients  750ml sunflower oil 2 bay leaves 2 cinnamon sticks   ¼ cup curry leaves 300g (about 3) onions, finely chopped  […]