This cake will win the heart of anyone this Valentines Day! A chocolate cake with shortbread lollipops and fresh strawberries is the perfect dessert for the colour-loving chocoholic in your life. ALSO SEE: How to-Heart cupcakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/how-to-heart-cupcakes
Made with whipped egg whites, Japanese cotton cheesecake is light and spongy and traditionally takes the form of a standard cheesecake. Here, we’ve turned this airy treat into a pile of fluffy flapjacks drenched in salted butterscotch and bejewelled with raspberries. Trust us, you won’t be able to resist these Japanese cotton cheesecake flapjacks with salted butterscotch sauce and raspberries. ALSO SEE: Puffed pancakes with bananas and Horlicks ice cream
Add a splash of prosecco! This sparkling Italian white wine (which is traditionally a little sweeter and kinder to your wallet than Champagne) comes in sweet and dry varieties, and is deliciously convivial. Christmas is the perfect time to add a splash of prosecco. We love the idea of adding bubbles to the recipe below; mixing a quick and celebratory cocktail by adding a dash of pomegranate concentrate and a few berries to glasses of chilled prosecco; or topping peach ice cream with a tot (or two) of prosecco for a summer float with a grown up makeover! Drunken berries…
It’s right there in the name. Show-stopping stars and floating berries trifle is all you need for a truly sensational dinner finale. The best thing about this trifle is that while it looks like it took hours of meticulous planning, it’s actually very easy. Master in the glory of making each individual layer of this trifle yourself. Not only does this dessert look fabulous, it tastes the part too. Recipe and styling by Thulisa Martins ALSO SEE: Ice-cream Christmas trees https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/ice-cream-christmas-trees
Inspired by Pretty Woman (1990), these toasted meringue-dipped strawberries and fruity bubbly are sweet little bites of pure summer romance. Fresh, juicy strawberries are coated in light, fluffy meringue, and toasted to golden perfection. Served alongside a glass of bubbly, this dessert brings a touch of glamour to any occasion. Perfect for celebrations or romantic evenings, it’s an easy yet sophisticated recipe that combines charm and flavour in every bite. ALSO SEE: Strawberries and cream meringue sandwiches
You can make the lemony white wine cream up to 2 days before serving. Simply store in the pot in the fridge covered with cling film, heat up, and strain out the onion and other bits before serving. ALSO SEE: Easy fish curry https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/easy-fish-curry
Do we really need another reason to eat strawberries beyond their delicious taste? Strawberries are more than just a sweet treat; they’re little powerhouses of health benefits. If you do need a reason to have a handful of nature’s dessert fruit today, here are some health benefits. Here are 9 health benefits of adding strawberries to your daily diet: 1. Rich in antioxidants Strawberries are loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C, which work hard to protect your body from the inside out. These antioxidants help to fight off free radicals, potentially lowering the risk of chronic illnesses. 2. Great for…
Our stacked flapjacks recipe creates fluffy pancakes with a twist. Topped with vibrant berries and a warm citrus sauce infused with spices, it’s a breakfast sensation you won’t want to miss. COOK’S TIPS • You can substitute the berries with any other fresh seasonal fruit you prefer. • Add a tot of Cointreau, Triple Sec or Grand Marnier to the sauce for an extra kick. ALSO SEE: How to Make Homemade Pancakes
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. This recipe will steal hearts! Make these shortbread hearts with strawberries and vanilla mascarpone to make your loved one’s day. ALSO SEE: Red Velvet Cupcakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/red-velvet-cupcakes
Go ahead and serve yourself some yummy banana crumpets! I thought these were quite a revelation – and they’re sure to get you and your loved ones out of bed a few minutes earlier. These lighter crumpets are delicious and sweet and taste like the traditional version, but with fewer kilojoules, less sugar and a healthy dose of protein, as well as other nutrients, like vitamins B6 and C. Satisfy your craving for a sweet and decadent breakfast with this recipe for wheat-free and gluten-free banana crumpets with vanilla yogurt and fresh berries. Nutritional facts Fresh fruits Eating more fresh…
It’s long been known that berries are good for our health. This is in part thanks to the potent antioxidants that are found in the form of specific phytochemicals in the dark red, blue and purple pigments of these fruits. Growing evidence has shown that these phytochemicals, called anthocyanins, can aid in protecting the body against numerous diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. One such study looked at the effect of anthocyanins on molecular pathways and the outcome this has on enzymes implicated in cancer. The study showed that one type of anthocyanin, known as cyanidin – which is…
Imagine something that tastes like cheesecake, has the texture of souffle, and looks like a pancakes. Ricotta cakes served with blueberries and honey yoghurt is this winning triple threat. Light and golden, these cakes are divine for breakfast, and perfect with fruit and creamy yoghurt. Make these Ricotta cakes served with blueberries and honey yoghurt ALSO SEE: Scrumptious breakfast bagels https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/scrumptious-breakfast-bagels
A bowl of muesli in the morning is always a good idea. Save money and make your own muesli with this toasted wheat-free muesli served in a melon with Greek-style yoghurt, gooseberries, and honey. This recipe is utterly divine and the perfect breakfast treat! Makes: 1,5kg muesli. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Vanilla-infused figs with fresh coconut muesli https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/vanilla-infused-figs-with-fresh-coconut-muesli
Goat’s curd with berries and milk crumb This beautifully understated dessert shows how good simple things can be. PREP TIME 15 minutes | TOTAL TIME 35 minutes + refrigeration | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS Milk crumb 2 tbsp flour ¼ cup milk powder 1 tbsp caster sugar ½ tbsp sea salt flakes 30 g butter, melted Goat’s curd with berries ⅔ cup caster sugar ⅔ cup rosé 250 g crème fraîche 125 g goat’s curd 250 g raspberries 250 g blueberries 125 g blackberries METHOD Milk crumb PREHEAT the oven to 160°C. Line a large oven tray with baking paper. Combine…
Chocolate mousse cake with summer berries a decadent chocolate mousse cake with summer berries TOTAL TIME 6 hours | SERVES 8-10 INGREDIENTS Chocolate cake 25g cocoa powder, sifted 5ml (1 tsp) coffee granules 60ml (¼ cup) boiling water 2 large eggs 100g castor sugar 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 100ml canola oil 100g self-raising flour, sifted pinch salt Chocolate mousse 300g dark chocolate, chopped 450ml fresh cream fresh berries, to decorate icing sugar, to dust METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 160°C. Grease and line both the sides and base of a 21cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Place…