• As South Africa grapples with rising egg prices, shortages and rationing set in place by supermarkets due to bird flu, the need for creative recipe solutions is more evident than ever. But there’s no need to write off decadent desserts just yet! We’ve rounded up 10 delicious dessert options that don’t require eggs and offer sweet satisfaction. 1. Date and walnut self-saucing pudding 2.  Decadent chocolate cheesecake 3. Booze-free tiramisu 4. Jongmanspoeding (Young Man’s Pudding) 5. Nectarine, coconut and rum ice-cream cake 6. Chocolate poke cake with peanut butter 7. Raw and fresh carrot cake 8. Vegan chocolate cake 9.…

    We like to refer to this smoothie as “The go-getter” – it is the perfect way to kick-start your day. We love the combination of banana and peanut butter and the added kick of the espresso makes it a great breakfast smoothie. Make this banana, peanut butter and espresso smoothie: NOTE: We like to use fat-free yoghurt as it’s not as thick as low-fat or double-cream. The runnier yoghurts give the right texture to a smoothie. If you want to turn this smoothie into a milkshake, simply substitute the yoghurt with vanilla ice cream. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on…

    In the world of cooking, some chefs create dishes that tantalise the taste buds, while others craft meals that touch the soul. Xoliswa Ndoyiya, the personal chef of the iconic Nelson Mandela, belongs firmly in the latter category. Her cookbook, “Made with Love,” is not just a collection of recipes; it’s a heartfelt homage to a great leader and a celebration of South African heritage through food. A Culinary journey rooted in tradition “What inspired you to pursue a career in cooking and become a chef?” we asked Xoliswa. Her response was a testament to the power of familial bonds…