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…
Ina Paarman’s chocolate tart with mixed berries A deliciously decadent chocolate tart using bright and cheerful mixed berries. If you have a loose-bottomed flan tin, use it to make this tart. The pecan crust will crisp up beautifully and complement the tart perfectly. We have added Amarula liqueur to the mousse, but you can replace it with the same amount of cold, strong black coffee. SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS PECAN CRUST 1 cup (100 g) pecan nuts 11 Tennis biscuits 4 T (60 ml) soft brown sugar ½ t (2,5 ml) ground cinnamon 5 T (75 ml) melted butter MOUSSE…
Sense of Place is the go-to wine this festive season. Sense of Place by Stellenbosch Hills comprises three wines: an exceptional red, white and bubbly. To promote their excellence, the winery recruited celebrated foodie Ilse van der Merwe aka The Food Fox to devise a special festive season recipe. “This year, for the first time, we’ll all hopefully be able to take a break without fear of last-minute cancellation,” says Ilse. “Goodness knows, we can do with a little time with those close to us; to enjoy time around a table; and, to treat each other. This is the rare…
This recipe for Pomegranate Bubbly with berries and candyfloss are perfect for a celebration! Grab your special champagne flutes (or any glass really) and break open a bottle to enjoy our take on funky champagne. The raspberries and pomegranate add a tangy twist, while the candy floss looks beautiful and adds that lovely sweetness. Pomegranate Bubbly with Berries & Candyfloss Serves 6 INGREDIENTS handful fresh raspberries handful pomegranate rubies 750ml (3 cups) sparkling wine/ Champagne 6 small pieces pink candyfloss METHOD ADD a few fresh raspberries and pomegranate rubies to 6 Champagne flutes. JUST before serving, top each glass with…
Whipped ricotta is a trend we are totally behind! It’s creamy, light and delicious, and we paired it with deep caramelised roasted strawberries to create a fabulous starter to enjoy anywhere! Whipped ricotta with Roasted Strawberries HANDS-ON TIME 15 min | TOTAL TIME 40 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS Roasted strawberries 500 grams. strawberries, hulled and cut in half 3 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sea salt flakes Whipped ricotta 1 cup full cream ricotta 1 tsp pepper 1/2 cup yoghurt To serve 1 tsp chopped basil 1 tsp chopped mint 1 baguette, toasted METHOD Roasted…
Soft, sweet and filled with fruit, these Japanese snacks allow you to be as creative as you like. INGREDIENTS 500 ml long-life whipping cream 3 tbsp icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 4 thick slices white bread 10 strawberries, hulled METHOD WHIP cream with sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. SPREAD a layer of cream over one slice of bread. Line up three strawberries on their sides from the top left corner of the bread to the bottom right corner, making sure they point in the same direction. Place another two strawberries in the remaining corners, also pointing in the…
What’s a doughssant? A cross between a doughnut and croissant, of course! Recipe and styling by Robyn Timson Moss Photograph by Roelene Prinsloo
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. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart