Special occasions

The unexpectedly South African cheese-stuffed Peppadews

Published on November 17, 2016

This exclusively South African, trademarked little pepper is sweet, tangy with just a kiny kick. Serve these cheese-stuffed Peppadew bites as a delicious starter at your next dinner party

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Cost-saving entertaining the MK way – because every cent counts!

Published on November 10, 2016

Before we even start, the first thing you need to do is to choose your ingredients wisely. Ditch the prawns and fillet, and focus on economical ingredients that will fill the gap and delight your guests. Go for traditionally cost-effective meat cuts such as silverside, or think outside the box with a pasta buffet. Let’s get started!

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Host your own movie night: 5 ways how

Published on November 3, 2016

Are you looking for a great way to spend a night indoors with your friends? Why not throw a spectacular movie night with our fun and festive decor and food tips.

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Boerie-potato hedgehogs

Published on October 30, 2016

Our guide on how to make boerie-potato hedgehogs SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 4 potatoes 3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 250g brown lentils, rinsed 200g boerewors 2 tsp melted butter 1 tbsp chopped parsley Salt and pepper Spring onion, sliced, to garnish METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 2. Horizontally slice the potatoes halfway […]

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Caprese picnic loaf

Published on October 30, 2016

Planning a picnic on this fine Sunday? Not a caprese salad, not a sarmie, it’s a caprese loaf!

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Greek-inspired veggie pita pizzas

Published on October 28, 2016

Feta, tomatoes, olives, spinach: All our favourite Mediterranean flavours, deliciously presented on an easy-to-make pita base. Oh, and this meal is healthy and budget-friendly too. Opa!

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A very delicious Halloween party

Published on October 27, 2016

We’re all about a good braai to celebrate most occasions, but when something as cool as Halloween comes around, we simply can’t resist the urge to go full-on pumpkin and black rice. So on Monday (or this weekend, because, you know, it’s more that way), we think you should host a very spooky, completely delicious, Halloween party. Here’s how:

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Throw a summer bash on a budget

Published on October 14, 2016

Summer is around the corner and that means long days, balmy weather and the perfect time to invite friends over. Hosting a get-together can get a little pricey, though! Never fear, MK is here to save you from burning a whole in your pocket.

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Spinach, cream cheese and bacon flatbread

Published on October 13, 2016

At MK headquarters, we believe that a little bacon can make a whole lot of difference! We paired this salty delight with cream cheese and spinach for a delicious hands-on meal.

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DIY chocolate truffles

Published on October 10, 2016

They say the best host is a present host... So instead of slaving over a stove to get dessert ready the next time you host a dinner party, plop everything on the table and let your guests make their own truffles!

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