Read more about the article Zola Nene’s gingerbread trifle with spiced white-chocolate custard
Zola nene's gingerbread trifle with spiced white chocolate custard

Zola Nene’s gingerbread trifle with spiced white-chocolate custard

  • Post published: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 to come.

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Andrea’s no-bake vegan brownies with cherry sorbet

  • Post published:December 14, 2016

At our team festive feast this year, our art director, Andrea, made a batch of vegan brownies and cherry sorbet for us to taste. Add this recipe to your repertoire so that your guests can enjoy a lovely dessert no matter their dietary requirements, and we can guarantee that everyone will help themselves to seconds (and thirds). Plus the cherry sorbet adds a striking Christmas red to your festive spread.

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Read more about the article On the Rise: Baking secrets from a (self-proclaimed) domestic goddess
Baking secrets

On the Rise: Baking secrets from a (self-proclaimed) domestic goddess

  • Post published:December 9, 2016

I have always loved to bake and have long been renowned for my sugary prowess in the kitchen. I am that faithful friend who will arduously craft you a birthday cake – or a cheesecake with macadamia-nut brittle and salted caramel sauce – but only if I really, really like you. Baking, like most of life’s worthy endeavours, is perfected over time. Things slowly become easier, simpler and more beautiful after sometimes-spectacular series of trial and error. It’s the holiday season, and I am feeling particularly generous, so, here are a few tricks and tips I have learned from my time at the oven.

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Read more about the article LUST Bistro’s Festive Fruitcake
LUST fruitcake

LUST Bistro’s Festive Fruitcake

  • Post published:November 26, 2016

As a special gift to you, LUST’s patron chef (and baker extraordinaire), Jean-Pierre Smith is sharing his signature traditional fruitcake recipe! Make it once, and we promise it will make an annual appearance on your Christmas table. Your family and friends will love this brandy-loaded cake filled with both classic and luxurious ingredients.

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Bran muffins

Bran muffins

  • Post published:November 19, 2016

No one can resist the homely taste of freshly-baked bran muffins slathered with melting butter. Whip these up for Sunday morning breakfast or to eat during the week as an on-the-go snack!

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