• 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

    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…

    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

    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,…

    As much as we’d like it to, our cooking oil doesn’t last forever. It eventually goes rancid, and if used, it can instantly ruin your dish and potentially harm you. Read on to find out how to tell whether your cooking oil has gone rancid and when it’s time to ditch the bottle. Why does cooking oil go rancid? Cooking oil can go rancid for a few reasons: Oxidation: One of the main culprits for most is when oil comes into contact with oxygen for prolonged periods. Oxygen molecules attack the carbon-carbon double bonds in unsaturated fats and this…