Sugar is sugar, right? Well, if you’re an avid baker or just starting, you’ve probably come across different names for sugar. And let me just say, as a lover of baking, there was once a time when sugar types and names would get me dizzy. If it’s not castor sugar or granulated sugar, it’s demerara or powdered sugar. The most confusing part in all of this sugary mess is that each region or country has their own name for each sugar – America, I’m pointing the finger at you. But does the type of sugar you use really matter? Let’s…
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Rich, moist and wonderfully indulgent, this chocolate fudge cake with caramel icing is made for serious dessert lovers. The tender chocolate cake is layered with a smooth, buttery caramel icing for the perfect balance of deep chocolate flavour and sweet caramel. Serve it as an impressive celebration cake or whenever you’re in the mood for something truly decadent. Also See: Ricotta and lemon cakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/ricotta-and-lemon-cakes-2 Cake recipe adapted from Nigella Lawson.
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Need a chocolate fix without waiting for the oven to heat up? These microwave chocolate pots turn a handful of simple ingredients into warm, gooey individual desserts in about a minute. Each pot is filled with a molten Nutella centre and finished with berries and icing sugar, making this an easy last-minute treat when the craving strikes. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: 9 of the best winter puddings to dig into By Woman&Home Staff for Woman&Home Magazine
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This hearty lentil and roasted vegetable salad is packed with sweet, caramelised vegetables, fresh herbs and creamy confit garlic. Tender lentils are tossed with roasted peppers, red onion, pumpkin and tomatoes, then finished with a bright lemon and garlic dressing. Served warm or at room temperature, it’s a satisfying vegetarian main or a delicious addition to a picnic or summer spread. Did you make this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! Also See: The Budget Veggie Series: Lentils https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/the-budget-veggie-series-lentils Recipe credits: Garden&Home
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Your immune system works quietly in the background every day, so supporting it shouldn’t be something you only think about when winter arrives. From getting enough sleep to…