Published on October 13, 2023

Bring on the good vibes! We’re all eyes for these jaw-dropping canapés.  Deep-fried maize balls Makes about 35 // Total time 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients  5-6 cups water  1/2 tablespoon salt + extra for seasoning  3 cups white maize meal  Vegetable oil, for sautéing and deep-frying  1 onion, chopped  2 red peppers, deseeded and diced  […]

Published on October 12, 2023

There’s no better way to kick off the social season than a gathering and some quick bites! Serve up any of these 8 dips with fresh veggies, crackers or chips to keep everyone deliciously satisfied.  Each serves 4-6 as a side Roasted garlic and cauliflower dip Ingredients  1 halved cauliflower head halved garlic bulb 3 […]

Published on October 10, 2023

Don’t wait for life to hand you lemons. Go out and grab some, plus some gooseberries (and even tequila) to make some lemonade to cool off summer’s heat.  Pink lemonade  Serves 4 Ingredients  200 ml water 200 ml sugar 200 ml lemon juice 200 ml cranberry juice 500 ml ginger ale 1 lemon, sliced, to […]

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 […]