Have you taken the chicken out of the freezer to defrost, only to have your loved one bring home takeaways? Or someone left the freezer door slightly open, and now half the food has defrosted? My best is that I always seem to take out frozen meat for defrosting, only to realise that I have leftovers waiting for me in the fridge – and of course my realisation strikes just as the meat has just about thawed. Whatever the emergency or reason, you’re still stuck with thawed food – what do you do? Can you refreeze thawed foods, or are…
While mould and mildew are common culprits on tiles and grout in bathrooms, we unfortunately also find them growing sneakily around the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink, like…
Warm, hearty and full of comforting flavours, this chicken & cider hot pot with apple dumplings is the ultimate cold-weather meal. Tender chicken is slow-cooked in a rich cider-infused sauce before being topped with fluffy apple dumplings that soak up every bit of the delicious broth. It’s a cosy one-pot dish that’s perfect for family dinners or lazy weekends gathered around the table. Made this chicken & cider hot pot with apple dumplings recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! Also See: Recipe Roundup: 8 of our favourite recipes you can make in the air fryer https://www.foodandhome.co.za/lifestyle/recipe-roundup-8-of-our-favourite-recipes-you-can-make-in-the-air-fryer
This year’s Decanter World Wine Awards judged some 17,000 wines – the largest competition of its kind in the world, every bottle tasted blind, no labels, no names…
Towels require a little more than tossing them into a washing machine to keep them soft, fluffy and odour-free. The intricate fabric loops on towels do a lot more than create a soft texture – they also help absorb as much moisture from your body as possible, help towels dry completely, and help keep them mildew- and odour-free. If you find that your towels are stiff after every wash, follow our guide and discover tips to keep them clean, fluffy and odour-free. Why do towels go stiff? Most towels that go stiff after use or a wash aren’t always…
Some recipes are less about cooking and more about bringing beautiful ingredients together. This macadamia burrata dipping plate is packed with juicy tomatoes, olives, roasted macadamia nuts, fragrant…
Hearty, wholesome and packed with bold flavour, this peri-peri aubergine and chickpea stew is the ultimate meat-free comfort meal. Tender aubergine, protein-rich chickpeas and a gently spiced tomato sauce come together in one satisfying dish that’s perfect for cosy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve with fluffy rice, crusty bread or couscous to soak up every last spoonful. Did you make this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! Also See: Italian chicken stew https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/italian-chicken-stew
It’s one of those household jobs that’s easy to forget about. After all, if your kettle still boils water and your reusable bottle looks clean enough, surely they’re…
While these two products practically look and feel the same, they are vastly different. When it comes to baking, cooking, and even cleaning, there are times when you really should know when to use each to avoid a flopped cake, overly bubbly muffin batter, and a stain that’s become impossible to lift. Use our easy guide to discover the difference between baking powder versus bicarbonate of soda, and when you should be using each. Baking powder vs bicarbonate of soda While both baking powder and bicarbonate of soda (also called bicarb for short or baking soda) are raising agents,…
Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients you can keep on hand, and they’re capable of so much more than a simple fry-up. Whether you’re craving a…