We all know raisins as a heartwarming snack, used as a decoration on a party table paired with peanuts or a sweet bit of flavour to our muffins, bread, or granola. Interestingly, these tiny juicy sweet treats have many benefits to our overall health, from eyesight to antioxidant properties, raisins more surprising than we think. The below article states the potential benefits of consuming raisins: Raisins are the result of grapes that have been dried in either the sun or a type of machine. They are packed with many vitamins and minerals making them a beneficial food source to our…
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be challenging, especially when it comes to food choices. Many individuals find that certain foods can trigger uncomfortable digestive symptoms, making…
Take your tastebuds on an adventure with this Mexican Chocolate Chilli Rump recipe! Succulent rump steak is the star of this dish, infused with rich Mexican chocolate and aromatic spices for the chilli, that creates sweet, savoury, and spicy notes in every mouthful. This is a perfect recipe for those lazy midweek meals that is easy to make and can be whipped up in minutes! ALSO SEE: Herbed rump steak salad with horseradish crème fraîche Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira
Think creatively! Create unique entertaining staples with corks from your favourite bottles of wine. Try turning your wine corks into a beautiful DIY coaster. Use these easy steps…
Polenta is a humble, yet oh-so-versatile cornmeal dish that can take on many forms – cream it, set it, deep-fry it or bake with it. Here, we used it to create a delicious crunchy crust for haloumi cheese. ALSO SEE: Haloumi & Swiss chard gozleme with honey-roasted grapes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/haloumi-swiss-chard-gozleme-with-honey-roasted-grapes Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
You’ve seen them, those social media influencers, the pro cooks, the home cooks, the health cooks, the dad cooks, the busy mom cooks, the varsity-just-learning-how-to-cook cooks…they’re all chopping,…
Delight yourself this week with these delicious fried fish and tortillas, paired with fennel slaw and sour cream, a meal that is both quick and delicious. Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis ALSO SEE: Beer-battered fish goujons with fried baby marrows and pesto sour-cream sauce https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/beer-battered-fish-goujons-with-fried-baby-marrows-and-pesto-sour-cream-sauce
When it comes to delicious probiotic superfoods, kimchi – a Korean fermented condiment – takes the cake. If you’re a health nut, then you’ll know that fermented foods…
A sourdough starter normally takes 7 days to prepare, but we’ve made the process quicker and easier using instant yeast. CLASSIC GIN & TONIC Makes 2 EASY 5 mins What you need ice cubes 60ml (¼ cup) Tanqueray N0 Ten gin 120ml tonic water freshly cut grapefruit slices, to serve How to do it In each of two gin glasses filled with ice, place 2 tbsp/1 pony tot measure Tanqueray N0 Ten. Top up each glass with 60ml (¼ cup) tonic water, add the grapefruit slices and serve with the sourdough scones. ALSO SEE: Avocado and feta on sourdough toast https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/avocado-and-feta-on-sourdough-toast…
Who doesn’t love the tangy flavour and chewy texture of sourdough bread? Beyond its delicious taste and artisanal appeal, sourdough boasts an array of potential health benefits that…