Recipes

Friday braai day: Tomato bredie potjie with parsley pesto and potbrood

Published on March 17, 2017

This is the tomato bredie potjie is tastiest, most flavourful potjie that you will ever make. I love lamb and using it in a potjie is just perfect, especially when you cook it on the bone with some marrow and fat. That is where all the flavour comes from and South Africa has some of the best lamb in the...

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Words from a wonderful (if not slightly over-bearing) host on the perfect dinner party

Published on March 16, 2017

I love entertaining. My mum has trained me, from an almost concerning age, to be the most wonderful (if not slightly over-bearing) host. I never run out of ice. I always remember that my granny is allergic to avocado and although she’s not allergic to raisins, she truly despises them. I know that good red wine should be served slightly...

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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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Harry Potter’s pumpkin pasties

Published on March 15, 2017

Do we have any Potterheads out there? Similar to Cornish pasties, we have J. K. Rowling to thank for these scrumptious pumpkin-filled bites of goodness. Pumpkin pasties are wizarding food most commonly sold on the Hogwarts Express. Harry tried them on his first trip when he ordered some of everything off the trolley and had a shared binge with Ron...

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Freezer friendly spicy chicken wraps

Published on March 14, 2017

Prepare our spicy chicken wraps in advance, freeze and then enjoy a Mexican meal in minutes whenever you like! Whip up this filling with a kick in less than an hour, freeze in individual portions and then re-heat (in a pan or in the microwave) and roll up in warm tortillas. Add a few dollops of sour cream and your...

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Creamy lemon barley risotto

Published on March 13, 2017

Did you know that you can make risotto from barley? This lovely ingredient is much cheaper than Arborio rice and it is one of the lowest GI (Glycaemic Index) grains around, making it a great choice for diabetics and for anyone who is trying to eat healthy. Our lemon barley risotto is nice and light […]

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Chard and celery chips

Published on March 12, 2017

Have you taken advantage of the raging veggie crisp trend yet? Making your own snacks means you can choose the best quality ingredients making sure there are no unnecessary or unhealthy additives. But just because these chard chips are better for you than other commercial equivalents, is no excuse for you to scoff the lot because they are still deep-fried...

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Bacon, spinach and tomato mini frittatas

Published on March 12, 2017

We are all about work breakfasts here at MK. We are all in the habit of getting to our desks in the morning and settling in for the day with a heartening brekkie in front of us. Make a batch of these BLT mini frittatas when you have some time and freeze them in sandwich bags. Then you’ll be good...

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Plum galette with blue cheese, walnuts and thyme

Published on March 11, 2017

Because pastry. Take advantage of the end of the stone fruit season with this gorgeous plum galette recipe that also just happens to be perfect for the beginning of autumn. And this just wouldn’t be a MyKitchen recipe without a surprisingly delicious flavour combo – we are sure our additions of blue cheese and thyme will blow you away.

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Tropical coconut water punch

Published on March 10, 2017

Since its arrival on the foodie scene, coconut water has been hailed as nature’s own miracle drink. Its wild popularity has led many to question its supposed nutritional value, dismissing the flavoursome water as just another passing health trend. But don’t be fooled. Coconut water is wonderfully hydrating too. The clear liquid found inside young, green coconuts (not to be...

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