• Who doesn’t love a good trifle during the holidays? But just when you thought trifle couldn’t get any better, try this chocolate and caramel Christmas trifle! A heavenly dessert that will dazzle your taste buds and delight your guests. This exquisite trifle is a symphony of rich flavours, perfectly layered to create a holiday masterpiece. The perfect way to indulge in the festive spirit. Made this delicious recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Chocolate lamington and cherry trifle https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chocolate-lamington-and-cherry-trifle

    From cocktail parties and Christmas feasts to New Year’s Eve festivities, the end-of-year holidays are synonymous with social gatherings and delicious, but often rich and indulgent food and alcoholic excesses that can become a challenge for the digestive system. Researchers claim that herbal drinks, like Rooibos, which is indigenous to South Africa and derived from the leaves of the Aspalathus linearis plant, may prove useful in alleviating discomfort from overeating. Dr Hanel Sadie-Van Gijsen, a senior researcher at the Centre for Cardiometabolic Research in Africa (CARMA) within the Division of Medical Physiology at Stellenbosch University, says recent studies have demonstrated that…

    Christmas tree waffles? Say no more! ALSO SEE: Festive wine gravy https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/festive-wine-gravy Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart

    The wonderful chaos that goes into Christmas lunch preparation usually begins the day before, on Christmas Eve, with much moaning about how, once again, you’re left to do everything by yourself and how, after last year, you vowed you wouldn’t prepare the meal by yourself again! But alas, you’ve poured yourself a glass of something and put on some festive music, and just like that, you own the kitchen and secretly love it! For everyone else who would prefer to be served a Christmas lunch without even catching a glance at the kitchen, we’ve got you covered. Here is a…

    Tradition dictates a home-cooked corned beef tongue as the perfect addition to your festive feast. However, tongue does need to be prepared correctly. If this is your first…