This smoothie provides a kick of antioxidants from the dark chocolate and the coffee, and a good dose of protein from the peanut butter. Perfect if you are trying to stay healthy, need a pre- or post-gym snack, or need to curb a sugar craving.
Compared to most chefs, Johan may have had a bit of a late start, only entering the industry when he was 28. He started out as a chef at a chateau in France, where he fondly remembers the time spent wandering through the kitchen garden, a basket of vegetables and herbs on his forearm, carefully picking fresh produce for the day. These days, Johan heads up the kitchen at Vrede en Lust’s Lust Bistro & Bakery, cooking and baking (make sure that you taste the sourdough!) fresh and fuss-free fare at one of the most renowned eateries in the foodie centre of Franschhoek.
Since our one true love is chocolate, we want to put it in everything this Valentine's Day. So we decided to challenge chef Ballot to create a unique chocolate-inspired savoury dish just for MyKitchen. He rolled a scrumptious pork loin in a cocoa-coffee rub, that resulted in the yummiest, crispiest crust when it arrived on the plate. Served with carrots, baby marrow and a white chocolate and cranberry sauce (white chocolate, coffee and pork are a match made in heaven, by the way), we ate every last bite.
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.
He’s back! And he’s showing us how to make dessert this time. Adding stout to your brownie mixture will make them deliciously soft and will add a lovely richness that perfectly complements the chocolate.
In the mood to bake but are short on time? This baby recipe comes together in minutes, less than minutes! All you need in a food processor, a fridge and microwave.
There is no better combination than that of rich dark chocolate and fresh, zesty orange. Are you feeling skeptical? These brownies will convince you.
Haul the kids into the kitchen to help you whip up these treats. Trust us, they’ll thank you. Who could say no to a combo of cake, chocolate, marshmallows and shortbread? Rocky road cupcakes are here!
Whip out the flour, eggs and butter and brush up on your your choux pastry skills; eclairs have made a comeback and are looking more glamorous than ever before!
Ever since MK editor Heather wrote a blog post about her surprisingly healthy habit of eating chocolate cake for breakfast (and shared an amazing chocolate cake recipe, which you can find here), I have been wondering whether this brekkie trend is as good as it sounds. Eating chocolate for breakfast seems more like an early Christmas gift than something that’s part of a health-conscious daily routine. Surprisingly, our favourite super snack has more health benefits than you’d think.