Road-trip meals and snacks are often what makes the journey bearable. Before you hit the road to your holiday destination, check out these handy tips to pack your padkos.   Ditch messy food  The number one rule of padkos packing? Leave the messy food at home. Avoid food that can melt and smear, like chocolate and […] The post 3 tips to plan your holiday padkos  appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more

You don’t need a garden to grow your favourite herbs. These three indoor plants can give anyone green thumbs and are packed with flavour to spice up any dish.   Parsley Whether you like curly leaves or flat leaves, parsley is a great addition to any herb garden. Indoor care is easy. Find a sunny spot […] The post 3 herbs that will thrive indoors  appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more

Summer is on our doorstep – finally! From poolside gatherings to summer soirées, serve these fresh and fruity cocktails at your next summer party.   Refreshing cucumber and rosemary spritzers  Makes 4 // Cooking time 10 minutes  Ingredients  5cm piece cucumber, chopped 1 tsp rosemary 600ml dry white wine 200ml soda water 4 cucumber ribbons 1 […] The post 4 fresh and fruity summer cocktails  appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more

’Tis the season for the aroma of baked goods to fill your home. ’Tis also the season for holiday decorations – so why not decorate your annual festive cookies? Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, try one of these three cookie-decorating techniques (and great ideas) to add flair to your cookies and make […] The post 3 techniques to decorate your holiday cookies appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more

From vibrant salads to golden-brown roast potatoes, these sides are perfect to bring extra flair and bursts of flavour to your holiday feast.    Duck-fat roast potatoes with Parmesan and rosemary  Serves 6 // Cooking time 40 minutes  Ingredients  1kg baby potatoes, peeled (if you like) and halved 5 Tbsp flour 5 Tbsp duck fat 3 […] The post 4 festive sides for your roasts  appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more

Prepare these easy meals for the hot days without breaking a sweat. These no-fuss, no-cook meals are the ideal solutions to avoid a hot kitchen this summer.  Barley salad with spinach and sardines   Serves 4 // Cooking time 30 minutes  Ingredients  For the dressing ⅓ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp white-wine vinegar 2 Tbsp honey […] The post 3 no-cook meals perfect for hot summer days  appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more

Who says lentils are just for cosy winter stews? Make lentils the hero of your summer menu with these delicious recipes!  Lentil & aubergine meatballs with pita bread  Serves 4–6 // Prep time 20 minutes // Cooking time 20 minutes   Ingredients   For the meatballs ½ onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, grated 1 brinjal, chopped 1 […] The post 5 ways with lentils for summer  appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more

These pulled BBQ Chipotle chicken buns are an easy crowd-pleaser that can be made hotter to taste.   Pulled BBQ Chipotle chicken buns  Makes 6  Ingredients For the chicken   Canola or olive oil blend, for frying 800g chicken breasts Salt and milled pepper  ¼ – ⅓ cup chipotles in adobo sauce 1-2 fresh serrano chillies, finely […] The post Pulled BBQ Chipotle chicken buns  appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more

Hosting (and sharing) is made easy with these pick-up and go meals, fit for a Mexican street food feast. No cutlery needed, just bring the napkins, says Liezl Vermeulen.   Quesabirrias  Makes 6-8 Also called red tacos or birria tacos, this dish uses flour tortillas dipped in the birria sauce (consommé) and fried. The beef fat […] The post 2 delicious Mexican street food recipes appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more

This smoky Spanish sausage will transform any dish. Chop, slice, sizzle and scatter your way into a salty paradise.   Pizza with chorizo & avo  Makes 6 thin or 4 thick pizza bases   Salty chorizo, creamy avo and home-made passata. You can’t go wrong.   Ingredients  For the pizza base   1kg white bread flour + extra for […] The post 2 ways with chorizo appeared first on MyKitchen ..read more