Pastry is such a clever little ingredient with a host of uses. Knowing how to make the most of the various pastry options will ensure that simple ideas create…
The first samoosa you fold might seem a bit fiddly, but by the end of the second one you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about. Here’s how to…
Most professional chefs use fresh yeast to make dough. The difference between baking powder and yeast is that baking powder reacts chemically to produce carbon dioxide, which makes the…
It doesn’t have to take forever to make jam: if you’re pressed for time, the quickest and most efficient way is in the microwave. Here’s how to make strawberry…
To make proper curry paste, one should use a pestle and mortar, but if you don’t have one, a blender will do. Soak 10 small dried red chillies in…
Held on the second Sunday of May each year, mother’s day is a celebration honouring and showing appreciation towards one’s mother, motherhood, maternal bonds as well as matriarchal figures…
Held on the second Sunday of May each year, mother’s day is a celebration honouring and showing appreciation towards one’s mother, motherhood, maternal bonds as well as matriarchal figures…
The perfect DIY gift for Mother’s Day! Spoil mom with a day-off and allow her some pampering with these coconut-ice bath bombs. …
Place a few spoons of sugar in a frying pan over low to medium heat and allow to melt slightly. Add sliced onions and stir to combine. Leave to…
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the feta in a baking bag and pour over enough oil to cover the cheese. Sprinkle with whole green peppercorns and freshly ground…
Preheat the oven to 150°C. Place the olives in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and herbs of your choice. Mix with your hands to…
Melt a good (70% cocoa) slab of dark chocolate over a bain-marie. At this stage you can add chopped nuts, cherries, orange zest and a little liqueur if you…
At Food & Home Entertaining, we’ve set ourselves up for the ultimate task: cutting onions without shedding a tear! An impossible task in the books of many, but something…
You’ve likely seen pictures of avo roses on the internet – and if you haven’t yet, they’re bound to pop onto your radar soon! They look exquisite and impressive,…
All baking recipes on this website have been tested at high altitude. Follow this guide for baking at sea level: Lower the oven temperature by 10°C For every 5ml…
