Ray Mahlaka

1 week ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

Have a packet of frozen blueberries and some desiccated coconut gathering dust? Don’t let them go to waste. Turn neglected pantry staples into delicious, moist blueberry-coconut muffins. What can I make with frozen blueberries? This was the question that went through my mind recently when I rummaged through my freezer while clearing it out for defrosting. Embarrassingly, I’ve had a never-opened packet of frozen blueberries in my freezer for a year.

3 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

THE KASI COOK   Ray’s chocolate avocado muffins.

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

After years of being a burden on the taxpayer, the national airline goes smaller but better, with plans for sustained profitability

4 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

What started as a simple attempt to cook pap has blossomed into a culinary adventure. Pap was grilled to crispy perfection and paired unexpectedly with creamy avocado and spicy chakalaka. What a difference nine months can make. While this period is essential for conception and birth, it has also given rise to my culinary skills. It was in August 2024 that I cooked pap for the first time, and it turned out to be a success.

1 month ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

THE K@K COOK When the pantry is nearly bare and payday can’t come soon enough, creativity in the kitchen is key. Humble canned pilchards and a stash of ripe avocados are not only a surprisingly delicious match but also a nutritional powerhouse. Who says you need a full kitchen workout or ingredients to eat well? It is nearly the end of May and fridges and pantries in many households are, at this juncture, almost empty. I don’t have many ingredients and need a grocery run after payday.