Lemon and origanum marinated mozzarella
Take your cheeseboard to the next level with this amazing marinated mozzarella! Fresh cheese is the best for absorbing delicious herbs and oils, so get to prepping.
Savoury bread pudding
Have some leftover loaf lying in the kitchen? Or maybe your rolls are stale? Rather than throwing it away, make this yummy savoury bread pudding to have as a side for supper or to serve at your next social event.
Scotch eggs
We’re getting cracking with egg recipes this month! Enjoy this delicious Scotch egg treat to celebrate the upcoming festivities!
Watermelon konfyt
With summer drawing to a close, we got our hands on some of the last watermelons of the season (and recommend you do the same). And because we never waste here in the MK kitchen, we used the rind to make a lovely watermelon konfyt, a South African classic.
Falafel with hummus and dukkah
Is there anything quite so good as these Middle Eastern bites of goodness? We’re showing you how to make falafel from scratch this week, with some hummus and dukkah on the side.
Bobotie mince pies
Have you ever thought about going savoury with these babies? Serve up these bobotie mince pies as canapés to your friends and family as they arrive for Christmas lunch or dinner.
Duck fat roast potatoes with Parmesan and rosemary
We all know that there’s nothing like a tray of duck-fat roast potatoes. With duck fat available at a selection of local grocery stores, it’s easier than ever to indulge in this delicious side. And if you can’t find any, remember to always cook your potatoes last, then you can roast them in the pan juices leftover from your Christmas duck. Easy!
Skordalia
Say what? Skordalia is a creamy dip of mashed potato, garlic and olive oil, and is a Greek favourite that is often enjoyed with fried fish. Yum, yum!
Tangy onion dip
No matter your party snacks or sides, our tangy onion dip will have them smothered in no time! And if you have surprise guests, this can be prepped in five minutes with ingredients you already have in your fridge.
Cheesy stuffed roast onions
Roast onions on the braai are a must the next time you light up the fire. Stuff them with your favourite cheese (we used Parmesan) and they will quickly become an outdoor favourite.