Published on January 6, 2017

Sweet berries, spicy rum, floral syrup and a bit of fizz: What more could you wish for from a refreshing summer cocktail?

Published on January 2, 2017

One unsung hero in the food world is the genius idea of brinjal toasted sarmies. For even more flavour, and a bit of satisfying crunch, coat your brinjal slices in seasoned breadcrumbs before frying. You can thank us later.

Published on December 24, 2016

Just one more sleep until Christmas! Why not keep the little ones busy and their festive spirits high by getting them into the kitchen to make these themed marshmallows. Just don’t forget to encourage them to leave some for Father Christmas!

Published on December 22, 2016

Do you need your chops, like, right now? There’s no need to wait or to compromise on flavour, with this baby in your repertoire. It takes a mere 10 minutes to whip up, leaving you with plenty of time to rub it on to your chops and get them on to the fire, where they belong.

Published on December 20, 2016

We had Zola Nene, the queen of impressive home cooking, over to MK headquarters for a festive feast we will never forget. And she came bearing the best gift of all – dessert! We all tucked into her amazing gingerbread trifle and can guarantee that it will be a Christmas favourite at our tables this year – and for years...

Published on December 13, 2016

Try something different this holiday season and treat your family and friends to a starter with a difference. A warm veggie salad that is bright and beautiful, and not too filling, is the perfect way to start a meal.

Published on December 11, 2016

Whether you are having a good old fish braai on the beach, or roasting up a chicken at home for the family, our masala marinade is sure to become a white-meat staple in your house.

Published on December 11, 2016

So what happened was that we invited Zola Nene to MK headquarters for an early Christmas lunch, and she accepted. And she didn’t come empty-handed! She brought us her deliciously flavourful and tender feta-and-cranberry lamb recipe to share with all of you this festive season.

Published on December 10, 2016

Gather your loved ones, because Yuletide is almost upon us! And what could be more fitting than a traditional chocolate Yule log? We’ll show you the easy way to create a decadently rich chocolate filling rolled in the fluffiest chocolate sponge. Oh … did we mention chocolate?

Published on December 9, 2016

It may seem strange, but these two roots when paired are a match made in heaven. This soup is wonderfully easy, with a complex taste that will have your guests wondering how long you spent slaving away over it! In fact, it’s perfect on all fronts: easy on the pocket and just as good served chilled on a boiling summer...