Whether you use them to bake your favourite cookies and pastries or to help make cleaning up the air fryer easier, cooking is a lot simpler with silicone mats. However, after a while, they seem to never be fully cleaned after a quick hand wash, leaving you seemingly stuck with a stubborn, greasy, oily residue. While there are a lot of hacks for getting your silicone mats to brand new condition on the internet, a lot of them end up damaging the non-stick surface instead of preserving it. We’ve rounded up the best way to clean silicone mats and highlight…
Soft, fluffy and far more fun than anything you’ll find in a packet, these homemade marshmallows are surprisingly easy to make at home. Our base recipe gives you…
The one laundry habit that’s making your clothes wear out faster is literally right under your nose: the detergent. While tumble drying, over-washing and too much direct sunlight are valid contributors, using too much laundry detergent is the main culprit. Most of us have been using way too much, too often, and still wonder why our clothes start to look dull or stretched out only a few months after purchase. The exact amounts and types of detergent matter, and that’s why we’ve created a guide just for laundry detergent. The one laundry habit ruining your clothes It’s not entirely…
Candles add warmth, fragrance, and ambience to any space, but what happens when they burn down and leave behind a layer of unused wax? Many people simply toss…
Bring a little Spanish flair to the dinner table with this hearty Spanish-style chicken casserole. Golden chicken thighs are simmered with crispy chorizo, tomatoes, green and Kalamata olives, paprika and saffron for a rich, savoury dish that’s packed with flavour. Best of all, it comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an easy choice for a comforting weeknight dinner. Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Also See: Blue cheese, chicken and asparagus gratin https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/blue-cheese-chicken-and-asparagus-gratin
Your duvet is undoubtedly the most important component of your bed. It keeps things cosy, comfortable, and most importantly, warm. Granted, your pillows and mattress are also hard…
This rustic sweet potato soup is winter comfort in a bowl, with tender chunks of sweet potato and plenty of texture in every spoonful. It’s hearty, warming and wonderfully easy to make, making it an ideal choice for a cosy lunch or fuss-free weeknight dinner. Also See: Cauliflower and roasted garlic soup
Skip the takeaway and whip up this easy beef lo mein instead. Tender strips of beef are stir-fried with crisp broccoli, carrots and noodles before being tossed in…
Rich, chocolatey and infused with bold coffee flavour, these chocolate buns with coffee ganache are an indulgent dessert that’s perfect for entertaining or weekend baking. Topped with lightly spiced whipped cream and a silky coffee ganache, every bite strikes the perfect balance of deep cocoa, aromatic coffee and warming spices. Serve them slightly warm for an irresistible dessert that’s guaranteed to impress. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram Also See: Armenian-style eight layer cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/armenian-style-eight-layer-cake
Take your sandwich game to the next level with this grilled mortadella sandwich layered with vibrant basil pesto, tangy mustard mayo and quick-pickled red onions. Grilling the mortadella…