One of the scariest words? Carbs! The idea that all carbs are bad news has been embedded into our minds. Carbs are often misunderstood and even vilified in certain diet trends. However, they’re an essential part of a balanced and healthy diet. But not all carbs are created equal! We’re talking healthy carbohydrates! Carbohydrates are seen as a primary source of energy for the body, supporting vital functions such as brain activity, muscle contractions, and overall cellular function. However, because not all carbohydrates are created equal, choosing the right types of carbs is crucial for maintaining optimal health. Whole grains…
If you have overripe bananas lying around, don’t throw them in the trash. Make this easy banana bread instead! We love eating a slice with a thick spread…
Feeling demotivated due to a strict budget is a feeling that we all can relate to especially when it comes to our food cravings. But Mimi Harrison has tasked herself with the challenge of changing the narrative that budgets and boring meals go hand in hand. Harrison’s latest cookbook Beat the Budget embarks on an incredible journey to demonstrate that amazing meals do not have to be expensive. The cookbook invites you into a collection of show-stopping meals that not only will impress your loved ones but also inspire you to create perfectly curated meal plans that are not only…
If you are one to follow social media trends, then I am sure that you remember the bone broth discourse of 2023. Eating habits and what we put…
If you’re looking for a supper that will only take 20 minutes and is just as delicious as it is easy, naan pizzas with buffalo mozzarella, smoked trout and capers is the answer. This dish is a fun and unexpected way to use fish, which is perfect with light naan bread. ALSO SEE: Salmon fishcakes with creamy tzatziki https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/salmon-fishcakes-with-creamy-tzatziki Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi
This is a super-easy and tasty coq au vin-style casserole that cooks slowly in the Breville Multi Chef until the chicken falls off the bone. The herb dumplings…
Sundays are meant for relaxing a day spent with great food, drinks, and friends. On the first Sunday of every month, The Maslow Sandton opens its lush lawns for an opulent picnic, with a perfectly curated basket full of tempting eats for you to share with a friend or loved one. The day is paired with live music, pop your chilled bottle of Graham Beck bubbly for an afternoon of luxury, with a treasure trove of treats for two. The picnic basket, which costs R1 500, has BBQ beef skewers, grilled fish medallions with potato caponata, sticky soy or spicy peri…
Ditch the processed stuff for your own homemade version! This honeybush iced tea is far healthier than its store-bought alternative, and is also delicious and easy to make.…
Wholewheat cherry poppy-seed cake proves that vegans can have their cake and eat it too! A fresh, light treat, it’s full of flavour and deliciously creamy. There’s no need for special diets to miss out on desserts – this cake is worth a celebration. ALSO SEE: Passionfruit and lime icebox cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/passionfruit-and-lime-icebox-cake
A fun recipe for braai day with your loved ones Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram!…