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Dutch baby pancake

Dutch baby pancake

  • Post published:February 12, 2017

Have you ever tried this method of pancake making? Also known as a German pancake or a Dutch puff, it’s a sweet popover served for breakfast. And for puffiest pancake around, we recommend you beat the batter with a whisk to incorporate as much air as possible, preheat the pan so the batter is sizzling before it’s even in the oven and serve it immediately so it doesn’t have time to deflate.

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Read more about the article Did someone say Galentine’s Day? (Plus sugar and cocktails!)
Turkish delight and buttermilk ice cream

Did someone say Galentine’s Day? (Plus sugar and cocktails!)

  • Post published:February 2, 2017

Who says Valentine’s Day cant be celebrated with the girls? Whether you’re single and looking to mingle, or in a happy and committed relationship, it’s always necessary to celebrate friendship - and what better way to celebrate than sipping on cocktails and indulging in tasty treats with your best friends?

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Read more about the article Bringing back the Brandy Alexander
Brandy Alexander cocktail with Van Ryn's 10 Year Old (5)

Bringing back the Brandy Alexander

  • Post published:January 31, 2017

With the many public holidays and commemorative days decorating our calendar, it’s hard to remember which ones are truly worth the celebration. Every year on 31 January those with a bibulous bend should not forget to raise their cocktail glass in a toast to Brandy Alexander Day - the only cocktail to have a day officially named in its honour.

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Stout float

Stout float

  • Post published: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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Irish coffee

Irish coffee

  • Post published: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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Read more about the article Festive marshmallows
Festive marshmallows

Festive marshmallows

  • Post published: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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Read more about the article Zola Nene’s gingerbread trifle with spiced white-chocolate custard
Zola nene's gingerbread trifle with spiced white chocolate custard

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

  • Post published: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 to come.

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