Published on December 14, 2017

With the sweet, sticky flavours of apricot we all know and love, these Cape Malay fish sosaties will go down a treat on the braai this weekend.

Published on December 11, 2017

December can be pretty crazy, and figuring out what to cook for all the guests at your house on Christmas Day is one of the most stressful parts. I love to cook, so while I don’t want to prep something that will have me flustering around all day, I also don’t want to buy everything ready-made. That’s where UCook's Christmas...

Published on October 20, 2017

We got together with Chef Alicia Gilliomee from the Capital Hotel School (link to your website) to learn more about using florals in everyday cooking, right in time for summer! Humans have been using florals since they were gatherers; collecting fragrant roots, leaves, seeds for spices and flowers to infuse into potions for medicinal purposes. Florals would also be used for...

Published on September 28, 2017

It was a pleasure to be able to leave the office a bit earlier than usual, and head to Camp’s Bay to sample the new, authentic Italian menu at Zenzero, beach view and the fresh ocean scent included!

Published on September 22, 2017

Not sure what to cook up for Heritage Day tomorrow? Take some inspiration from our top 10 braai recipes and prepare for a feast of local flavour!

Published on September 20, 2017

High cholesterol puts strain on the heart – a risk factor that contributes to around five heart attacks every hour in this country. Between 150 and 195 South Africans die every day due to cardiovascular events and strokes, but we can change that by getting savvy about what we put into our bodies. Arthur Ramoroka, a registered dietitian in Joburg...

Published on August 18, 2017

We are ecstatic to announce that from the September issue onwards, MyKitchen will boast a whopping 16 extra pages of deliciousness at no extra cost! And, for our very first bigger and better issue, we are celebrating heritage month at full tilt. Keep reading to see what’s in store.

Published on July 18, 2017

A savoury dish with all of our favourite things – peanut butter, chocolate, chilli, coriander and winter spices. Tuck into our chicken peanut mole, and you won’t be able to resist going back in for more.

Published on May 12, 2017

Today I want to talk to you about how I make my smoked brisket at the World Food Championships in USA. Smoking food is not big in South Africa – yet. America is where it’s at and it’s a lifestyle to them.

Published on March 20, 2017

We love yoghurt for its probiotics. That good bacteria is essential to feed the good flora in your gut which, in turn, plays a huge role in your overall digestive health. Because of this, we are always looking for new ways to incorporate it into our diets. From sweet to savoury, it adds a delicious tang and creaminess to create...