• Most cooking mishaps aren’t usually from a lack of skill, but from misreading the instructions. Whether you’re new to the kitchen or a master cook looking to sharpen your culinary skills, learning how to read a recipe properly is a game-changer.  We’ve created a guide to break it down step by step so you can approach any recipe with confidence! A step-by-step guide on how to read a recipe properly 1. Read through the recipe at least twice Think of it as the old saying “measure twice, cut once”. A quick read-through might give you the cooking basics, but it’s…

    Aromatic and warming, Garam masala is a staple spice blend making up the heart of many Indian dishes. In this recipe, garam masala is infused with tender beef kebabs creating a bold, distinctive flavour. Paired with a fresh, vibrant carrot and coconut salad, the result is a well-balanced plate that’s both hearty and filling! Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram ALSO SEE: Steak kebabs with an onion, corn, and tomato salsa https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/steak-kebabs-onion-corn-tomato-salsa Feature image credit: Aremedia

    Nothing says Easter like family time, good food, and the overindulgence of chocolate!  One of the most exciting times of the year for us to eat is Easter, when we all sit down to a feast, which includes, of course, chocolatey delights. We’ve compiled a list of delicious (and fuss-free) ways to celebrate Easter in Cape Town if you’re not up for cooking: Sunday brunches, picnics, high teas, gourmet tasting menus, and traditional kid-friendly chocolate egg hunts Easter Sunday at Palm House Surrounded by lush gardens and shaded terraces, Palm Terrace at Palm House is the ideal spot for a…

    As we count down to The Good Life Show, we’re sharing a few delicious teasers to give you a flavour of what’s to come. First up: this vibrant mango berry paradise pie from the legendary Dr. Aris Latham – often called the father of gourmet ethical raw cuisine. Packed with sun-ripened fruits and free from refined sugar or heat, this pie is a celebration of nature’s sweetness and simplicity. It’s fresh, it’s feel-good and it’s 100% Sunfired – Dr. Aris’ signature take on raw living that’s as nourishing as it is beautiful. If this is your kind of dessert (and…