• Somewhere along the wellness content cycle, magnesium became synonymous with sleep. The sleepy girl mocktail went viral. Every supplement brand launched a bedtime magnesium formula. And somewhere in the process, the broader story of what magnesium actually does in the body got a little lost. Magnesium is essential to more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Sleep is one of them, and the evidence for its role there is real, but it is a small part of a considerably more important picture. The more pressing issue for many people is that research suggests a substantial proportion of adults are…

    Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen. With its soft, fluffy crumb and golden crust, this easy homemade white bread is a recipe every…

    Oven racks and even air fryer baskets are among the most annoying things to clean in the kitchen. They’re somehow always greasy, their design is finicky to scrub clean, and most of the time, they don’t fit in the sink. The worst part? After a whole lot of elbow grease, they somehow still manage to stay grimy, making all the effort (and cleaning products) you’ve put in feel like a waste of time. The good news is that we’ve found the best methods for cleaning your oven racks of stubborn grease, saving you the hassle of having to find the…

    Bright, creamy and ready in just 25 minutes, this lemon chicken is the kind of weeknight dinner you’ll come back to again and again. Tender pan-fried chicken breasts are finished in a velvety garlic, lemon and cream sauce for a meal that’s packed with fresh flavour and perfect served over mash, rice or pasta. Made this delicious lemon chicken recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! Also See: One-pot creamy chicken https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/one-pot-creamy-chicken Recipes & Styling: Kate Turner Photography: K-Leigh Siebriz

    If you’ve spent even a few minutes scrolling through cleaning hacks on social media, you’ve probably come across the claim that cucumbers can make stainless steel appliances shine. It sounds a little strange, but considering how many surprising household uses cucumbers have, it’s easy to see why the trick has caught on. So, can cucumbers really clean stainless steel? The short answer is yes – to a point. While they won’t replace your favourite cleaner, they can help remove light marks, fingerprints and leave a subtle shine. Here’s why the trick works and how to use it properly. Why cucumbers…

    Banana bread is already a classic, but this cream cheese-filled banana bread version takes it to the next level. A velvety cream cheese filling is tucked between layers of soft, cinnamon-spiced banana bread, creating a beautifully moist loaf that’s just as fitting for breakfast as it is for afternoon tea or dessert. One slice is rarely enough. Also See: Dairy-free rooibos banana bread

    When the weather calls for slow-cooked comfort, few dishes satisfy quite like osso buco. This Italian classic features succulent beef shanks gently braised until meltingly tender in a…