• Turn festive leftovers into a delicious next-day lunch with this Left-over Roast Chicken Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce. Tender shredded roast chicken is mixed with crunchy celery, sweet dried cranberries, toasted almonds and crisp apple, all bound together in a creamy mayo mix. Piled high on ciabatta or sourdough and finished with fresh herbs, it’s fresh, flavourful and perfect for Boxing Day or any time you want to elevate leftover chicken. Made this Left-over roast chicken sandwich with cranberry sauce recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram Also See: Gammon crostinis with roasted grapes and balsamic https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/gammon-crostinis-with-roasted-grapes-and-balsamic

    These Festive Waffles turn classic waffles into playful holiday treats — perfect for Christmas breakfasts, brunches or festive gatherings. Crispy, golden waffles are cut into quarters and transformed into waffle pops on sticks, then dipped in rich milk chocolate, white chocolate, or gooey caramel and scattered with dried cranberries, candy stars, and crunchy pretzels. Fun to make and even more fun to eat! Also See: Blueberry waffles with banana and maple bacon https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/blueberry-waffles-banana-maple-bacon

    Bright, tropical and delightfully vegan, this Vegan Piña Colada Pavlova combines airy aquafaba (chickpea brine) meringue with creamy coconut pastry cream and juicy pineapple. Finished with granadilla pulp and toasted coconut, it’s a show-stopping dessert that brings sunshine to any table — quintessential for summer celebrations or vegan-friendly dinner parties. Also See: Negroni meringue pavlova wreath with oranges, pomegranate and candied pecans https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/negroni-meringue-pavlova-wreath-with-oranges-pomegranate-and-candied-pecans-2

    Who says Christmas lunch has to be all about the roast? Swop the marathon of meats for roots and go big on flavour with a plant-based spread that’s every bit as indulgent, flavourful, colourful and festive. Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts teamed up with vegan colleague Jed Barendse, Junior Content Creator, to create a show-stopping Christmas menu that serves six and is every bit as festive. Festive fizz welcome drink: Lychee mimosa How to make: Drain one to two tins of lychees and gently crush to release the juice. Pour the lychee juice into glasses and top with your choice of bubbly. Float fresh whole peeled lychees in each glass or add fresh thyme, rosemary, or sliced…

    Entertaining doesn’t need to be extravagant to feel special – it just needs a little forethought and a few reliable go-to pieces you can pull out time and again. Whether you’re hosting a lazy Sunday lunch, an early evening braai or an impromptu garden get-together, having an entertainer’s “bag of tricks” on hand takes the stress out of hosting and lets you focus on what really matters: good food, easy conversation and a relaxed atmosphere. From mood-setting lighting to practical serveware and a few fun extras that encourage guests to linger, these essentials help you create gatherings that feel effortless,…