Published on January 18, 2023

Raise your glass in a toast to sisterhood with these Galentine’s day drinks.  Top tip: Flip to Ed’s Corner in the February issue of MyKitchen (page 6) for cool ice cube ideas.   The Merry Mary   Makes 1L • Total Time 15 Min   Ingredients Tomato juice 1L  Freshly squeezed lemon juice ½  cup  Worcestershire sauce […]

Published on December 23, 2022

This curried baked hake and crispy calamari recipes are hearty enough to earn a place on the Sunday lunch table.  Red curry baked hake  Serves 4   Total time 20–25 min Ingredients Butter 2 tbsp  Olive oil 1 tbsp  Red thai curry paste 2 tbsp  Garlic, sliced 4 cloves  Tomato paste 1 tbsp  Sugar 2 tsp  […]

Published on December 23, 2022

From carbonara to meatballs, we love a good, comforting bowl of spaghetti. Treat your family to one of these pastalicious meals!   Spaghetti with boerie meatballs Serves 4   Cooking time ± 1 hour  Ingredients  200 g boerewors, casing removed  3 tbsp breadcrumbs  1 tbsp olive oil  410 g tin chopped tomatoes  1 tbsp caster sugar  1 […]

Published on December 22, 2022

We share easy-to-make summer lunches for work It’s time to take work lunch a little more seriously. Get up from your desk or take a stroll with this grown-up lunchbox inspiration. Pesto pasta salad jars Serves 1   Total Time 10 Min Fusilli pasta, cooked handful Basil pesto 2 tbsp Olive or canola oil 1 […]

Published on December 22, 2022

The festive season is here, and we cannot wait to cheer in the new year. Serve these crowd-pleaser welcome drinks at your New Year soiree.  1.Berry ice lolly cocktails Serves: 4  Cooking time: 15 minutes  Ingredients 1 cup mixed berries  1 cup lemonade or lemon soft drink  ¼ cup cranberry juice  750 ml sparkling white […]

Published on December 22, 2022

School’s out and it’s the perfect time to get those tiny hands dirty in the kitchen. Make lasting and yummy memories in the kitchen when you make these kiddy holiday treats. Granadilla ice-lollies Prep time: 10 minute   Cook time: 5 minutes   Makes: 8 Ingredients 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp chopped mint ½ cup water 1 […]

Published on December 22, 2022

Including chicken that can be roasted in four different ways! Gammon roast spiced with rum, pineapple and star anise Serves 8-12  Total Time 2 Hr 10 Min For The Gammon Smoked gammon, deboned 2kg Ginger ale 2L Pineapple juice 1L Bay leaves 3 Peppercorns 8 For The Glaze Pineapple juice 1 cup Honey 3/4 cup […]

Published on December 22, 2022

Versatile and delicious, coconut can be enjoyed in all its forms this summer: flour, flakes, milk and cream. We bring you the same old, loved recipes, with a fresh coconut twist. Piña colada salsa with phyllo crackers Serves 4  Total Time 20 Min Ingredients For the crackers Phyllo pastry 200g Butter, melted 1/4 cup For […]

Published on December 12, 2022

‘Tis the season for delicious dishes at dinner parties and we’re especially excited about trifle making its annual appearance. Impress your loved ones with sweet, sensational twists of this traditional English dessert to keep them in a holly, jolly mood all season long.   1. Red velvet trifle with cream cheese, icing, meringue and brandy snaps  […]

Published on December 5, 2022

Make side dishes that will be the main attraction – serving flavour and finesse worthy of celebration. A side dish shouldn’t be reduced to a sideshow. Arrive at any bring-and-braai with these on your arm and you’ll be the main attraction. Honeyed seed, nectarine and goat’s cheese salad Serves 4-6 Total time 15 min Ingredients […]