This breakfast tart is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary morning into something worth lingering over. Layered with buttery pastry, caramelised leeks, crispy pancetta and rich baked eggs, it strikes the perfect balance between comforting and impressive. Ideal for slow weekend brunches, lazy holiday mornings or whenever cereal starts feeling emotionally inadequate. Inspired by classic savoury breakfast flavours, this tart is simple enough to pull together but looks like you genuinely have your life sorted. Originally seen on Gardenandhome.co.za Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Pumpkin lime chilli hummus cheesy…
Store-bought raisins are one of those pantry staples most of us barely think twice about. They get tossed into lunchboxes, folded into baked goods, sprinkled over oats, or…
As autumn gives way to winter and crisp evenings settle in, this bacon & feta potato quiche is exactly the kind of comfort food worth turning the oven on for. Smoky bacon, salty feta and creamy cottage cheese come together in a rich yet light filling, while roasted smashed potatoes create a golden, crispy crust in place of traditional pastry. Perfect for a slow weekend lunch or sliced up for easy meal-prepped lunches during the week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) Also See: Mother’s Day french toast with chantilly…
Sweet, minty and unapologetically indulgent, this peppermint crisp hot chocolate turns a nostalgic favourite into the ultimate winter warmer. Inspired by the iconic Peppermint Crisp, it blends rich…
As the temperature dips and soup season rolls in, there’s one uninvited guest that tends to make itself at home too: the mouse. Tiny, sneaky and surprisingly determined, these winter wanderers are usually after the same thing you are – warmth and a well-stocked pantry. The good news? A few simple changes now can help keep your shelves crumb-free and critter-free all season. Start with the snack stash Mice have an excellent nose for food, especially dry goods left in paper or flimsy plastic packaging. Flour, cereal, rice and pet food are all fair game. Decant pantry staples into sturdy airtight containers – glass jars and sealed…
As Africa Day is celebrated across the continent in May, Jacobs Coffee marks the occasion by turning the spotlight to Africa’s rich coffee legacy with the launch of…
The moment the weather turns, something shifts in the kitchen. The salads that felt right in January start to look uninviting. The craving for soup, bread, pasta and anything warm and substantial arrives with the first cold evenings and tends to stay for months. Most people assume this is a habit or indulgence. The biology tells a more interesting story. Winter food cravings are not a failure of willpower. They are a well-documented physiological response to seasonal changes in light, temperature and hormones, and understanding what is driving them makes it significantly easier to work with them rather than against…
Rich, comforting and made for chilly evenings, this beef and mushroom goulash is the kind of one-pot wonder that earns a regular spot in the weekly dinner rotation.…
There’s something deeply comforting about opening the pantry and knowing dinner is already halfway sorted. No expensive ingredients, no last-minute dash to the shops – just a humble bag of lentils, a tin of chickpeas, or a jar of beans waiting to work their magic. Pulses may not be flashy, but they’re the quiet overachievers of the kitchen. Affordable, nourishing and endlessly versatile, these cupboard classics have earned their place in everyday cooking – especially when stretching groceries a little further matters. Read more: Budget Veggie Series: Carrots The best part? They do far more than bulk up a meal. Beans, lentils, split peas and chickpeas…
This organic Karoo lamb moussaka is comfort food with a bit of attitude. Tender, slow-cooked lamb, soft roasted aubergines, and a creamy béchamel come together in classic layered…