• As the holiday festivities fade away, January often brings with it a desire to tighten the purse strings. Fortunately, there’s a hidden treasure trove in your pantry that can help you navigate the month without compromising on flavour or nutrition – tinned foods. These versatile kitchen staples can be transformed into delicious and budget-friendly meals, saving you time and money. Here are some tips on how to make the most of tinned foods to create delightful dishes at home: 1. Upgrade your pasta dishes Tinned tomatoes are a kitchen superhero. Turn them into a rich and flavourful pasta sauce by…

    Goat’s cheese, pistachio and savoury crumble pots are delicious and elegant little appetisers. Full of crispy golden crumbs and earthy creaminess, they’re perfect for entertaining. These are great to use as little dippers alongside chicken or grilled meats and veg.  Made Goat’s cheese, pistachio and savoury crumble pots these recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Strawberry and nectarine crumble pots

    In the realm of culinary simplicity and vibrant flavours, Jamie Oliver’s latest masterpiece, the “5 Ingredients Mediterranean: Simple Incredible Food,” is set to make waves on kitchen countertops across the globe. Building on the success of his original 5 Ingredients cookbook, this new edition transports home cooks to the sun-soaked landscapes of the Mediterranean, offering a delightful fusion of maximum flavour with minimal fuss. Oliver’s culinary adventures have taken him across the Mediterranean, and now, he shares the essence of those journeys in a collection of over 125 mouth-watering recipes. This edition maintains the reliability and ease that fans of…

    There is no doubt that this combination of flavours is adored all over the world! Peanut butter and salted caramel, what is not to like? Rich and moist peanut butter muffins, filled with amazing salted caramel are the stuff of sweet dreams. Made these Peanut butter and salted caramel-filled muffins recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Dark chocolate and litchi muffins Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis

    Rice is an integral part of Persian cuisine with many dishes incorporating this staple grain. The cooking process is also highly skilled, where the rice is steamed to perfection. This results in the…

    A real meat-eating boy’s dish, these spicy stuffed potatoes are hearty and a great example of comfort food. They’re delicate yet rich and based on a Persian dish. The dish is almost like an upside-down eastern shepherd’s pie… though, of course, a glorified version. There’s nothing better than mince and potatoes together. This is an economical dish to make if you are on a budget, and a new way to use minced meat. Made this Spicy stuffed potatoes recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Spicy Potato Fritters with Avo Mayonnaise

    There’s a reason why classic cheese fondue is a signature dish across many countries. It’s incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious! Our version features alcohol that refreshingly…