Few dishes are quite as generous as a good biryani. This lamb biryani layers tender, spice-marinated meat with fragrant rice, earthy lentils, golden potatoes and crisp fried onions, all slowly cooked together so the flavours can meld. Finished with boiled eggs and saffron, it’s a wonderfully comforting centrepiece for a family feast or special occasion. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! Also See: Chicken biryani with cumin yoghurt https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chicken-biryani-with-cumin-yoghurt Recipe and feature image: Woman&Home/Extracted from My Cape Malay Kitchen by Cariema Isaacs (Struik Lifestyle) Photo: © Penguin Random House/Nigel Deary
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Put a twist on a South African classic with this comforting pork bobotie. Juicy pork mince is gently spiced with curry powder, turmeric and roasted masala, then mixed with sweet dried peaches and crunchy almonds for a delicious balance of savoury, sweet and aromatic flavours. Topped with a creamy, golden egg custard and baked until beautifully set, it’s a warming family dinner served with turmeric rice and a spoonful of chutney. Also See: Mzansi pork chops with sweet potato roosterkoek https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mzansi-pork-chops-with-sweet-potato-roosterkoek Recipe and image: SA Pork
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Living consciously isn’t only about what you put on your plate. It’s also about the choices you make around the house. From eco-friendly cleaning and waste solutions to home fragrance, kitchen products and natural lifestyle essentials, everyday household choices are becoming more thoughtful and more sustainable. At The Good Life Show Johannesburg, visitors can discover Nature’s Smile, which uses bio-enzyme technology for eco-friendly household cleaning and waste solutions, while Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions helps households turn kitchen waste into a resource with its Home Bokashi Kits. For those looking to create a more beautiful and relaxing space, Design Your Space offers…
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Spring is the perfect excuse to give your dining space a little refresh. You don’t need new furniture or a complete makeover – a few thoughtful changes to your table setting can instantly make the room feel lighter, brighter and ready for the season ahead. From fresh flowers and natural textures to lighter linens and colourful tableware, these simple spring refresh ideas will help you create a dining table that feels effortlessly fresh and inviting. Bring in fresh colours Spring is all about lighter, brighter colours. Replace darker table linens with soft shades such as white, cream, or sunny yellow. A simple table set of colourful napkins…
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Few things make dinner feel more effortless than a sheet of puff pastry. This tomato, baby marrow and goat’s cheese tart turns it into a golden, crisp base for juicy tomatoes, tender baby marrows and creamy goat’s cheese, with dried oregano and a drizzle of balsamic to finish. It’s simple enough for a weeknight but pretty enough to serve when you have people over. Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Also See: Roasted carrot and red onion tart with goat’s cheese and a red wine vinegar glaze https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/roasted-carrot-red-onion-tart-goats-cheese-red-wine-vinegar-glaze
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