The big apples
You head into the fruit aisle and you see bags and bags of them. We thought we’d save you some time so that you can differentiate between the various types and choose the perfect apples for you.
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The ultimate mason jar salad
Step away from the overpriced, pre-packaged stuff! Stack up a tasty mason jar salad for a fresh and healthy work lunch.
J’Something’s marinated sirloin steak with sriracha butter
Happy Heritage Day! You may remember the Mi Casa frontman from the cover of the April 2017 issue of MyKitchen. He whipped up this marinated sirloin recipe, which is full of flavour and works well with most red meats, so take your pick.
Macadamia semolina with fudge sauce
Treat yourself to dessert for dinner this weekend with our macadamia semolina. Semolina is simply a ground-up hard wheat that has been milled and sifted. It is perfect for comforting pudding-style desserts and even as porridge for breakfast!
MK’s top 10 braai recipes to celebrate Heritage Day
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!
Chef’s Restaurant, Cape Town
When last have you had a lunch or dinner where you didn’t have to worry about anything except getting your food and enjoying it? Visit Chef’s Restaurant where their ever-changing set menu will change the way you think of dining out.
Scandalous Food Trucks’ seared-salmon and lime salad
We were lucky enough to get on board one of Cape Town’s hottest food trucks, Scandalous Food, and they taught us how to make their perfect-for-summer seared-salmon and lime salad.
Cholesterol: The good and the bad
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 and a spokesperson for the ADSA (Association for Dietetics in South Africa), tells us how.
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.
Satay chicken and cauliflower-rice protein bowl
Are you looking for a wholesome meal that’s high in protein and low in carbs? Look no further than our satay chicken bowl with cauli-rice. We also added some peanut butter for a kick of protein and healthy fats.
