• Spinach, with its vibrant green leaves and rich nutrient content, is a versatile and nutritious addition to any meal. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, mastering the art of cooking spinach can elevate your dishes and add a healthy twist to your meals.  Discover tips for cooking spinach that will help you make the most of this leafy green powerhouse: Choosing the freshest spinach The journey to a delicious spinach dish begins at the grocery store or farmers’ market. Look for spinach leaves that are bright green, crisp, and free from wilting or yellowing.…

    Garlic Chicken with Sherry  Infused with aromatic bay leaves and garlic, this dish offers a crispy, succulent chicken, enhanced by a delightful sherry reduction. Perfectly paired with a fresh tomato salad and crusty bread for a truly satisfying meal. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Chicken liver pâté https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chicken-liver-pate

    With so many uses in the garden and in the kitchen, a vegetable garden without nasturtium is incomplete. When starting a vegetable garden, the first plants that come to mind are often ones we find most often at the grocery stores – tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and more. But there is one essential edible garden plant you won’t always find in stores and is likely to become your new favourite – nasturtium. Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) have a seemingly endless list of uses in the garden. Spreading quickly as a low-growing ground cover, the massive leaves fill up space, keep weeds away…

    “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with a chocolate brownie pudding.” ― Linda Grayson. This delicious and oh-so-gooey chocolate brownie pudding recipe only takes 40 minutes from start to finish and will leave all your guests coming back for more! Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram ALSO TRY: Chocolate brownies the South African way https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chocolate-brownies

    Paprika, that colourful spice lining the shelves of your kitchen, is more than just a flavour enhancer. It’s a powerhouse of health benefits: Nutrient-rich Just a tablespoon of paprika provides a significant nutritional boost. Notably, it supplies nearly 20% of your daily vitamin A needs, along with vitamin E, vitamin B6, and iron. Rich in antioxidants Paprika owes its vibrant hue to carotenoid antioxidants like beta-carotene, capsanthin, zeaxanthin, and lutein. These antioxidants wage a relentless battle against free radicals, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Aids in eye health The presence of vitamin E,…