Published on March 28, 2025

Another day, another TikTok recipe that goes viral and some questionable drinks make the rounds on social media. Get ready to shake, stir, and sip your way into these drink trends that really are worth trying!  1. Matcha hot chocolate     From strawberry to creamy chocolate – it’s inevitable that matcha will pop up on […]

Published on February 26, 2025

With Ramadan approaching, we look into what some of these beloved foods mean to our MyKitchen team members during this sacred month.   “I don’t really have a single favourite food during Ramadan, but I enjoy the simple pleasure of breaking my fast with a refreshing glass of water followed by a sweet date. There’s something […]

Published on August 2, 2024

Who knew your local brew can be used in these culinary delights? Celebrate International Beer Day on the first Friday of August with these yummy beer-infused recipes. Cheese and beer pot bread  Serves 6 // Cooking time 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients  500g self-raising flour  400g tin corn kernels, drained  1 tsp salt  440ml beer  […]

Published on April 22, 2024

To ensure your bounty of veggies goes the extra mile (before they go limp!), try pickling them. This not only helps the veggies to keep their crunch, but also imparts so much flavour and the uses are endless! Try them in salads, sandwiches or enjoyed as is on your favourite cheeseboard or snack platter.  Broccoli […]

Published on March 27, 2024

Lazy Saturdays, Sundays and long weekends are perfect for fuss-free brunches with the family. Our Editor whips together some of his favourites for you to dig into this Easter.   Mushroom, tomato and Brie baked eggs  Serves 4  A twist on the classic shakshuka breakfast. Cut the cost by swapping out Brie for Cheddar or crumbled […]

Published on March 22, 2024

Planning a family road trip over the long weekend and not sure what to pack? Whether you’re the driver, passenger princess or strapped in the back, our cheap and cheerful padkos nibbles are here to keep everyone going!   Travel Nibbles – Fuel-packed snacks    Choc-coconut peanut clusters  Makes 24 Turn up the crunch by swapping […]

Published on March 13, 2024

Celebrate Easter with a bounty of delicious, sweet treats! These delicious desserts will be the perfect ending to your festive feast.   Chocolate-egg truffles  Makes 12 // Cooking time 55 minutes    Ingredients  ¾ cup double-thick cream 500 g dark chocolate, chopped 1 tsp vanilla essence 250 g milk chocolate, melted 1 cup desiccated coconut  Method  […]

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 12, 2024

Don’t Janu-worry about a thing! Beat the budget blues with this quick, easy and budget-friendly recipe for  no-churn salted caramel ice-cream sandwiches. No-churn salted caramel ice-cream sandwiches  Makes 10-12  You can also sandwich the ice cream between store-bought cookies. If sandwiches are too ambitious, this works just as well served in cones. Ingredients  500ml cream  3 […]

Published on December 22, 2023

Become a fruit freezing pro with these tips below and enjoy summer fruits all year round.  From bananas and tropical fruit to berries and more, prep your fruit for the freezer so you can enjoy summer’s bounty all year round.  Freezing 101  1. Wash, dry & slice  Wash and dry fruit thoroughly before cutting it […]