Starters, snacks & sides

Sweet potato fries with smoky mayo

Published on July 12, 2017

This is a firm favourite with the MyKitchen team. And if like your sweet potato fries extra crispy, bake them, cool them and then fry them until they are hot.

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Red peppers stuffed with ostrich mince

Published on June 28, 2017

Ostrich mince started gaining popularity as a superfood a few years ago and many people began introducing it into their diets in place of beef mince. It is incredibly lean with little of fat and you can usually find it in most local grocery stores. If it feels like a big jump for you, begin with the packs of the...

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Quick spiced dal soup

Published on June 24, 2017

We took some simple vegetarian ingredients and turned them into a lovely starter or, in larger portions, our dal soup makes a great cheap and cheerful family dinner. And remember that because they are small, split in half and skinned, red lentils are the quickest cooking of all pulses. However, they tend to disintegrate – this makes them great for...

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Pea and millet balls with tahini dip

Published on June 15, 2017

Looking for a healthy, satisfying snack? Look no further than our pea and millet balls served with a tahini dip. We especially love them because millet is a good-for-you budget-friendly replacement for quinoa.

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Baba ganoush

Published on June 5, 2017

Making this Middle Eastern spread is super easy and the perfect accompaniment to any vegetarian dinner. Enjoy baba ganoush with flatbreads, veggies, anything that can be dipped, spread or spooned!

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Spinach, cream cheese and bacon flatbread

Published on May 31, 2017

If you are having guests over and want to cook them a starter that will take you no longer than 20 minutes, we guarantee that they will go wild for this spinach, cream cheese and bacon flatbread. Because cheese and bacon!

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French onion soup

Published on May 26, 2017

Every home cook needs this ridiculously easy classic in their repertoire. The trick to that timeless earthy flavour is to cook your onions on a very low heat, slowly. This may take some time, but it will be worth it. Make sure they get some nice dark colour, just short of burning, for a perfectly rich French onion soup.

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Crispy Asian dumplings

Published on May 17, 2017

We love making these whenever we have leftover stir-fry. Our crispy Asian dumplings are a bite-sized taste surprise that you will go back for again and again.

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Broccoli and cheddar soup

Published on May 10, 2017

Make your name in the make-ahead-game with this simple and tasty recipe. Whip up a huge batch and freeze it, so that it’s ready to go when you don’t feel like making dinner. And this broccoli and cheddar soup also makes for an amazing starter for when you have people over for lunch or dinner.

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Warm lentil and Brussels sprout salad

Published on May 3, 2017

It’s time to vamp up that nutritional content with this lovely warm winter salad. We know Brussels sprouts may not seem to be the most glamorous veggie, but they are having a huge moment in the foodie spotlight these days, appearing in fine dining dishes in restaurants the world over. This Brussels sprout salad is a favourite of ours as...

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