We’ve all been there: ready to bake cookies, a cake, or try out a new recipe, only to be told, “Preheat your oven.” It feels like it adds unnecessary time to your cooking. Or perhaps you’re in a rush, or have an old oven without a digital thermometer, leaving you unsure when the oven reaches the desired temperature. So, do you really need to preheat your oven every time? Why preheat the oven? Preheating your oven means setting it to a desired temperature and waiting until it reaches that temperature before placing your food inside. This step ensures that your…
Three ingredients (well, four if you count salt!) transform into the most decadent-tasting truffles! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a decadent dessert that tastes…
Settle into the new week with the ultimate South African dish! Our sausages and onion gravy recipe is a true hearty meal aimed to impress. ALSO SEE: Pork and Mushroom Sausage Rolls https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-and-mushroom-sausage-rolls Feature image: Pexels
If you are a lover of tea and genuinely take an interest in discovering new flavours and brews, then the term Moringa is not new to you. The…
Upper Union’s new winter menu is a flavourful trip from North Africa, to the Middle East, to the Indian sub-continent, to Cape Malay. When Upper Union, in Gardens, opened in January 2023, Chef Amori Burger brought her philosophy of food to the Mother City. ‘Don’t just eat because you have to,’ she said. ‘Food for me, is this concept of sitting around the table and sharing and eating together.’ It’s the big family-and-friends Sunday lunch as inspiration. It’s incorporated into her winter 2024 menu, starting with the Seasonal Chef’s Menu, which has two options, each for two people sharing. Both…
Savour the wholesome goodness of lentil pasta with leeks and shredded Brussels sprouts! This dish combines the earthy flavour of lentil pasta with the sweetness of sautéed leeks…
Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this fresh chicken curry is sure to become a favourite in your culinary repertoire. This fresh chicken curry celebrates the rich, aromatic flavours of a simple curry dish that promises an explosion with every bite! ALSO SEE: Farida’s Chicken Curry
Expert Annie Deadman shares the best way to tell if your body is a healthy size and suggests ways to make simple changes. “Heard the phrase ‘Body Mass…
Transform your traditional paella into a zesty sensation with this grapefruit paella! This unique twist on the classic Spanish dish combines the savoury flavours of seafood and saffron-infused rice with the refreshing citrus burst of grapefruit. Perfect for a family gathering or as a dish to bring along to a cook out! ALSO SEE: SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN PAELLA WITH CHORIZO
After entering the South African Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year six times, Jody Rahme promised his girlfriend 2024 would be his last attempt. And the seventh time proved…