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, slicing, and dicing in front of the camera. Guess what their #1 ingredient is? Avocados, which are ripe here, right now as the 2024 avo season opens! Ok, to be fair, that’s a bit of a stretch. The foodie ingredients most likely to make waves on social media this year, according to Time magazine’s survey of industry insiders, are Asian ingredients like black sesame, ube and milk tea. But this survey, and…
Because happiness is a scrumptious bowl of hearty pasta! The rich and flavourful combination of ‘meaty’ mushrooms and full-bodied red wine really shines in this tasty rendition of…
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 such as kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi work wonders for your gut biome and overall wellbeing because they’re packed with probiotics and immune-boosting enzymes. Why the spotlight on kimchi? Because it’s delicious! The fermented condiment makes a great topping for those lazy mid-week dishes that lack a little something. Why not tackle lacklustre meals and gut health with one big spoonful? What is kimchi? Kimchi is a traditional Korean fermented condiment that’s packed with…
This Moroccan harvest platter sings with flavour from succulent lamb, spice-roasted carrots, sweet dried apricots, almonds and fresh mint. A delicious and wholesome platter perfect for a weekend…
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 might just make it your new favourite bread choice. Understanding what is sourdough bread Sourdough bread is no ordinary loaf; it’s a leavened bread that undergoes a natural fermentation process. Unlike commercial breads that rely on baker’s yeast for rising, sourdough utilises a sourdough starter—a mixture of wild yeast and beneficial bacteria that ferments over several days (approximately 5 days). This starter, or levain, is then combined with bread flour to create…
A delicious veggie-based family meal –warm and hearty for cold evenings. It is also a perfect lazy day dinner meal that is guaranteed to become a favourite! ALSO…
Sinenhlanhla Ndlela left a promising television career to launch Yococo, a guilt-free dessert experience that prioritises lactose-intolerant individuals’ wellbeing. After eight months of determined effort, Yococo emerged as a dairy-free, artisanal ice cream company, with its inaugural offering, cookies and rooibos-flavoured vegan ice cream, gracing the shelves of the renowned Rosebank Market in Johannesburg. But the reality of building a business proved to be different from her initial expectations. Sinenhlanhla once candidly admitted, ‘My first year in business was challenging yet enjoyable. Filled with doubt, I found it intimidating to confront the hurdles before me. I began with lofty aspirations, only…
The last time we heard from Hendrik Pretorius was in mid-2020 when he was wowing Lisbon’s foodies with his cakes and desserts that were being served at Simpli…
This stunning cheesecake has the consistency of crème brûlée. It will be the star attraction on a dessert buffet, so you may have to make two at a time. ALSO SEE: Baked cheesecake with Bar One topping https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/baked-cheesecake-with-bar-one-topping
Air fryers have become a new appliance favourite in homes over the last couple of years due to their interesting and delicious recipes, with the bonus of their…