Published on December 16, 2023

Gather your loved to ones and serve a sophisticated, showstopping spread to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.  Mediterranean lamb with roast peppers  Cooking time: 1 hour // Serves: 8–10  Ingredients   1.5kg rolled deboned leg of lamb  Salt and black pepper  Oil, for searing  4 red peppers, quartered and seeds removed  120g […]

Published on December 8, 2023

The team gathers to express gratitude for making it through 2023 with copious amounts of decadent food and drinks in true MK style!  Creamy crab dip   Makes 3 cups  Swap out crab for smoked haddock or flaked cooked white fish, such as hake or kingklip.  Ingredients 1 packet (500g) crab meat, defrosted 1 cup sour […]

Published on December 7, 2023

We give Christmas classics a makeover with these fabulous desserts, all layered with decadence and class.  Brownie and salted caramel trifle  Serves 8-10  The only trifle you’ll ever need! We’ve skipped out on the fruit and jelly, and delivered on decadence.   Ingredients  2 boxes (550g each) chocolate brownie premix    For the brandy snap discs 1/3 cup […]

Published on December 6, 2023

We love the snowy Christmas that you see on TV as much as the next person, but we can’t resist adding some SA flair to the festive classics. Give these yummy recipes a try:  Citrus and chakalaka stuffed chicken  Serves 4  A take on the traditional turkey with cranberry stuffing. Swap out the pork mince for […]

Published on November 9, 2023

Eating in the great outdoors is being reinvented with the help of Marina Filippelli’s picnic survival guide, Foolproof Picnic. The golden rule? It’s as simple, or as demanding, as you make it.  Walnut, parsley and sundried tomato babka   Makes 1 loaf Babka is a sweet braided bread but with this recipe, it’s been given […]

Published on November 8, 2023

Elevate your popsicle game this summer with this simple recipe. Lock in moisture and taste by wrapping, coating and folding extra flavour around these sweet treats.  3-ingredient chocolate covered strawberry yoghurt popsicles  Serves 6-8 Feel free to swap out the white chocolate for dark or milk chocolate. We know everyone has their favourite!  Ingredients  4 […]

Published on November 7, 2023

Whether you fancy a summer ratatouille, or a no-fuss baked tomato pasta, tomatoes are the versatile ingredient to see you through.   Endlessly versatile, tomatoes are bursting with flavour, juice and colour. These four ways bring out the very best in them.  Shakshuka   Serves 4 This North African dish of eggs poached in a spicy […]

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 8, 2023

Any braai isn’t complete without a side! Have your pick of 5 braai-side solutions that’ll steal the show.   Charred broccoli  Serves 4 // Total time 20 minutes Ingredients 1 packet (230g) tenderstem broccoli  1 Tbsp sesame seeds  1/4 cup flaked almonds  For yoghurt sauce  1/2 cup yoghurt  1 Tbsp tahini  1 Tbsp olive oil  2 Tbsp […]