Desserts & Baking

Stout float

Published on January 27, 2017

Good coffee, beer and whiskey. We are pretty sure we don’t have to say much more, but this amazing deconstructed stout float is just what you need when you feel like a rich sip on a summer’s evening.

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Katlego Mlambo’s watermelon granita

Published on January 26, 2017

Did you know that granita is more than just a refreshing summer treat? It’s a traditional Italian frozen dessert typically made from sugar, water and various flavourings. This recipe takes advantage of the seasons flavours with fresh watermelon.

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Mini jam turnovers

Published on January 21, 2017

Thinking of baking biscuits? Get more experimental and fill your cookie dough with yummy strawberry jam for a pop of flavour as you take a bite.

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Irish coffee

Published on January 20, 2017

Coffee, whipped cream and a smooth Irish whiskey. Could there be better combination? Let us show you how to make it the traditional way so you can serve it up to your guests after dinner.

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Festive marshmallows

Published on December 24, 2016

Just one more sleep until Christmas! Why not keep the little ones busy and their festive spirits high by getting them into the kitchen to make these themed marshmallows. Just don’t forget to encourage them to leave some for Father Christmas!

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Jolly jelly shots

Published on December 23, 2016

Everyone needs a bit of fun and colour during the festive season, so Roxy has whipped together this recipe for you to enjoy. Plus we made a little video to show you just how easy it is and how amazing these shots look!

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Zola Nene’s gingerbread trifle with spiced white-chocolate custard

Published on December 20, 2016

We had Zola Nene, the queen of impressive home cooking, over to MK headquarters for a festive feast we will never forget. And she came bearing the best gift of all – dessert! We all tucked into her amazing gingerbread trifle and can guarantee that it will be a Christmas favourite at our tables this year – and for years...

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J’Something’s stout brownies

Published on December 17, 2016

He’s back! And he’s showing us how to make dessert this time. Adding stout to your brownie mixture will make them deliciously soft and will add a lovely richness that perfectly complements the chocolate.

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Andrea’s no-bake vegan brownies with cherry sorbet

Published on December 14, 2016

At our team festive feast this year, our art director, Andrea, made a batch of vegan brownies and cherry sorbet for us to taste. Add this recipe to your repertoire so that your guests can enjoy a lovely dessert no matter their dietary requirements, and we can guarantee that everyone will help themselves to seconds (and thirds). Plus the cherry...

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Jana’s vegetable tarte Tatin

Published on December 12, 2016

We could expect nothing less than wholesome when we asked our resident health guru Jana to present us with one of her own Christmas table dishes. This sweet and salty tart is perfectly balanced, and the balsamic glaze is what veggie dreams are made of.

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