BASMATI A long-grained, fragrant rice grown mainly in India and Pakistan. It has a delicate, nutty flavour and is not sticky, as are most other long-grained rices. It comes…
Rice balls make a marvellous quick lunch or can be served as part of an antipasti platter. Roll leftover rice into balls. Make a hollow in the centre of…
If you have leftover ends of cheese (such as Parmesan, ricotta, blue cheese), here’s a delicious way to use them. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Brush 5 phyllo sheets…
By Anna Montali Rinse and drain 1 x 410g tin chickpeas and spoon into a blender. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) tahini, 2 garlic cloves, the juice of 1 lemon,…
It saddens us that we live in a world where leftover chocolate is a thing, but it makes us ridiculously happy that there are several delicious ways to use…
There is a myth that margarine is an artificial food substance – but believe it or not, it’s not as unhealthy as some people think. The truth is that…
1 cup = 250ml ¾ cup = 185ml ½ cup = 125ml ¼3 cup = 80ml ¼ cup = 60ml 1 tablespoon = 15ml 1 teaspoon = 5ml 250ml…
Traditionally, Yorkshire pudding was served with roast beef in the county of Yorkshire, England. The batter was placed under the meat to catch the meat drippings, but if you…
Here’s how to avoid cake flops in the kitchen! Help! My cake didn’t rise evenly! If your cake has risen unevenly, it could be due to the oven temperature…
Take your winter roasts to the next level with these easy tips for enhancing your winter roasts. Side dishes Steam baby marrows, string beans, celery, leeks and peas. Place…
Looking for a recipe in any of our July 2017 – June 2018 issues? Click on the link below to download your copy of the Food & Home Entertaining Annual…
‘Where there is cake there is hope; and there is always cake’, wrote Dean Koontz. Regardless of the context in which Dean has written this, a good slice of…
If you ever wondered what fruits and vegetables are in season in South Africa, then this handy guide is for you. Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for South Africa…
Mushrooms should be stored in the refrigerator either loosely in a bag or wrapped in a damp cloth to prevent loss of moisture. Use within a week. Brown mushrooms…
We know that baking can be the most daunting task, and that is why we asked our food ed to share her top baking hacks with you! Take the…
