• Another win for South African chefs! Thinus Van Der Westhuizen – the head chef at 99 Sushi Bar in Abu Dhabi – is the fourth South African chef to be awarded a Michelin Star. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chef Thinus van der Westhuizen (@chef__thinus) Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen was the second South African chef to receive this prestigious award in 2016, followed by Jean Delport in 2019. Now, Thinus Van Der Westhuizen has joined both renowned chefs in being recognised by this international authority on fine-dining. 99 Sushi Bar received one Michelin…

    Have you heard of tablescaping? Essentially, it’s the online trend of beautifully-decorated tables for dinner parties or entertaining guests. Since the festive season is approaching, and in turn…

    Chicken and tomato salad Keen for a braai? Well this is the perfect side dish! It’s kid-friendly and oh so easy to make. Try this Chicken and tomato salad.  PREP TIME 25 min | COOK TIME 15 min | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 600 g chicken breast fillets 250 g penne 1 red capsicum, coarsely chopped 4 roma tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped 6 spring onion, thinly sliced 200 g feta, coarsely chopped 80 g baby rocket leaves VINAIGRETTE  ¼ cup olive oil ⅓ cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp sugar METHOD PASTA PLACE chicken in…

    Looking for some inspiration for Sunday brekkie? We’ve put together our best breakfast recipes to make on the weekend. We’ve got a little something for everyone. If you’re on the go, try our seeded date and granola energy breakfast bars. If you’re looking for a big breakfast to feed the masses, you need to make our poached egg and bacon muffin cups. Take a look and start planning your breakfast menu! Breakfast frittata https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/breakfast-frittata Seeded date and granola energy breakfast bars https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/seeded-date-granola-energy-breakfast-bars Poached egg and bacon muffin cups https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/poached-egg-bacon-muffin-cups Protein-packed breakfast smoothie https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/protein-packed-breakfast-smoothie Savoury breakfast waffles https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/savoury-breakfast-waffles Breakfast waffle sandwich…

    Garam masala beef kebab with carrot salad Delicious beef kebabs with an amazing flavour profile with pickled onions and carrot salad. PREP TIME 1 hour 30 minutes | COOK TIME 20 minutes | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp garam masala  2 tbsp tandoori paste 3⁄4 cup double cream yoghurt  800g rump steak, cut into 3cm cubes 1⁄4 cup shredded coconut 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion (170g), sliced thinly 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 large carrots (360g), sliced thinly lengthways 2 tbsp currants 1⁄3 cup fresh mint leaves, shredded finely 1 tbsp lemon juice 1…

    Chutney chicken supreme  PREP TIME 2 hours 15 min | COOK TIME 35 min | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS ¼ cup chutney 1 tsp curry powder ⅓ cup vegetable oil 1 tbsp grated ginger 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 chicken marylands 1 large fennel bulb (550 g), thinly sliced, fronds reserved  2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 2 pink grapefruit, peeled, segmented  2 oranges, peeled, segmented  2 tbsp toasted almonds, chopped (optional) METHOD WHISK together soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of the oil, ginger and juice in a large bowl, season with pepper.  ADD chicken and coat in the marinade.…