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J’Something’s healthy coconito brownies

Published on May 11, 2017

    Coconito brownies MAKES 12 INGREDIENTS 120g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) 2 ripe avocados ¾ cup coconut sugar 2 tsp instant coffee, dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water 2 tsp vanilla essence 2 large eggs ½ cup coconut flour ½ cup cocoa Pinch salt METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray […]

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3 quick and easy recipes for summer entertaining

Published on March 16, 2017

Having guests around in summer means chilling outside around the pool, and no one wants to stand slaving away in the kitchen. But we've got you covered with three recipes perfect for enjoying by the side (or in) the pool.

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Behind the scenes at La Motte with Chef Michelle Theron

Published on February 27, 2017

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 arts and then worked at several restaurants in and around Cape Town, before joining the team at Pierneef à La Motte in 2010. She helped […]

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Behind the scenes at Vrede en Lust Estate with Chef Johan van Schalkwyk

Published on February 14, 2017

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...

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Behind the scenes at Eikendal Vineyards with chef Ballot Kicherer Badenhorst

Published on February 6, 2017

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,...

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Behind the scenes at Haute Cabrière with chef Westley Muller

Published on February 1, 2017

To celebrate the month of love and our one true love, chocolate, we challenged Chef Westley to create a choccy-inspired savoury dish just for us, but in true Haute Cabrière style, of course. We were definitely not disappointed as we scooped up every bite of his grilled springbok leg and dark chocolate sauce, served with grilled peaches and crispy kale....

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Terrific Nutrific chicken

Published on November 18, 2016

Are you looking for a less oily, healthier alternative to comforting crumbed chicken? We teamed up with Nutrific and found a creative way to use their breakfast cereal to make our wholesome baked terrific Nutrific chicken.

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Slow-cooker cinnamon buns

Published on November 18, 2016

Try out our signature recipe for yummiest melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon buns ever!

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Heather’s Cuban chicken plait

Published on November 4, 2016

Cream cheese, chicken, fresh herbs, fragrant spices and, of course, buttery puff pastry is what Friday night dinner dreams are made of. And in the words of the creator herself, ‘You slice through the buttery, crispy pastry, revealing the hidden treasure that lies within… It’s the stuff of poetry.’

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Wellness Wednesday: Raw beetroot and carrot squares

Published on October 26, 2016

Are you ready for the raw food trend? Get started with our ridiculously easy beetroot and carrot bars. They are fresh, tasty and great for your immune system.

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