Royco’s lasagne
Lasagne is one of those comfy dishes that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a hefty helping of this cheesy, meaty pasta and just indulge.
Vegetarian nachos
Meatless Monday: Otherwise known as best day to save on grocery shopping
All animal-lovers and veggie fanatics rejoiced when #meatlessMonday became a trendy way to eat – and it’s a trend that stayed, nonetheless! The arguments in favour of veggieful dinners have arisen from a combination of factors, including the environmental sustainability of growing plants versus cultivating livestock for meat and the medical concerns linked to animal meat and its by-products on our health. Going full-on vegetarian or vegan may be bit of a stretch for some of us, so it’s been simplified to dedicating one day a week to eating your way to wellness with a environmental conscience. Another perk thereof? Sidestepping the sometimes costly price of meat. Let us show you how.
Two-tone chai milk tart
Happy National Milk Tart Day! Plus our top 3 creative milk tart recipes
Because if not, why not, right? We’ve all tried it, we all love it, and it reminds us of home. With a crisp shortbread crust and a milk-custard filling (made with plenty of eggs to achieve that light texture), it’s so classically perfect, it more than deserves a day all to itself.
Behind the scenes at La Motte with Chef Michelle Theron
Michelle’s philosophy of regional, sustainable cooking sprang from a traditional South African home, where a luscious garden offered loads of homegrown produce and mealtimes were taken seriously. She studied culinary…
Buckwheat and coconut pancakes
Buckwheat and coconut flapjacks
Whether your New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier (perhaps following the macro counting guidelines) or you are simply looking for an easy and super yum breakfast recipe, these coconut pancakes come together in a jiffy, and will fit into your daily macro count.
Chicken koftas, butterbean hummus and dip
Chicken koftas, butter-bean hummus and dip
Something between a meatball and a sausage, chicken koftas are great as an appetiser for when you have guests over. But you can make a meal of them as well with a few fresh flatbreads and a salad.
Multigrain apple porridge
How to make the most of your workout – with food
Yes, we like to indulge, but here at MyKitchen, we are a happily healthy team of fitness enthusiasts. During the week, when we know we are heading to the gym after work, our meals are, more often than not, aimed at optimising our exercise time, and I thought I’d share some of top tips with all of you.
Florentines
Florentines
A scrumptious treat of fruit, nuts, sugar and chocolate, these are commonly made round like a biscuit. But we decided that turning them into bars a great idea and you can wrap them in baking paper and pop them in your lunchbox for a snack as well!
Banana flapjacks with maple syrup
Banana flapjacks with maple syrup
These flapjacks are perfect for when you’re trying to cut out refined sugar, but still crave a delicious, sweet-tasting breakfast. The combination of bananas, eggs and coconut flour will keep you filled and satisfied without the sugar crash.
Introducing Friday braai days with me, John Grundlingh
I am John Grundlingh, South Africa’s Ultimate Braai Master and my journey started when I was cooking with my mom every night as I grew up, and learning all the sea trade secrets and fishing from my dad. Now I'm here to share my expertise with you for MyKitchen Friday braai days.