Special occasions

No-churn salted caramel ice-cream sandwiches 

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 […]

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How to enjoy summer’s bounty all year round

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 […]

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A showstopping spread to celebrate special moments 

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 […]

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7 must-have recipes on MK’s festive table

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 […]

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Go-to holiday desserts with a yummy twist

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 […]

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Festive classics with a SA flair

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 […]

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Walnut parsley and sundried tomato babka

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 […]

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3-ingredient chocolate covered strawberry yoghurt popsicles

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 […]

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4 yummy recipes with tomatoes

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 […]

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Potluck dishes for the perfect get together

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  […]

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