Baby marrow works its magic to make this cinnamon-sugar loaf cake extra moist and tender. Baby marrow loaf cake with cinnamon-sugar swirl HANDS-ON TIME 25 min | TOTAL TIME 2 hours | MAKES 2 loaves INGREDIENTS BABY MARROW LOAF 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1½ cups sugar 4 eggs 4 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. salt ½ cup milk 2 cups grated baby marrow, skin on, patted dry 1/3 cup sugar, extra 1 Tbsp. cinnamon VANILLA BUTTERCREAM 170 grams butter, softened 340 grams icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp. vanilla…
Backyard Farms is a social enterprise that combines micro-farming with food production. Backyard Farms works with a growing number of female backyard farmers helping them become ‘agri-preneurs’. We…
The secret to great caramelised onions is to give them the time they need to become sweet and jammy. Cooking the onions low and slow for as long as an hour draws out their natural sugars which eventually caramelise, completely transforming the flavour and texture of the onions. Caramelised onions are a delicious addition to salads, pizza, soups, burgers, steaks, sauces…anything! Try out this caramelized onion & pecorino strata with roast tomatoes or this lip-smacking potato tart with caramelised onion topping. How to caramelise onions INGREDIENTS 4 onions 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp butter Optional: A splash of balsamic vinegar…
This quick & easy egg salad is perfect for picnics, lunchboxes or served as a side for your Sunday braai! Egg Salad with Zucchini & Wild Rocket SERVES…
This savoury version of a classic baked cheesecake is delicious as an appetiser for any party or served as part of an al fresco dinner spread. Savoury cheesecake with spring greens HANDS-ON TIME 25 min | TOTAL TIME 1 hour, plus cooling & refrigeration | SERVES 8–10 INGREDIENTS CRUST 2 cups flour 200 grams butter, room temperature FILLING 500 grams full-fat cream cheese 1 cup cream 1 tsp salt 1 lemon, juiced and zested 3 eggs TO SERVE 2 baby turnips, stalk intact, thinly sliced 80 grams sugar snaps, halved lengthways 100 grams fresh podded peas Bunch baby nasturtium leaves Small handful rocket Small…
Smooth, suave and swagalicious, that’s Baronne. The 2020 vintage of Mzanzi’s much loved Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend has made it onto the top ten list of Winemag’s Prescient Signature…
We’re embracing the native flora of South Africa by switching up classic potato salad with a pop of spekboom leaves. Spekboom is high in vitamin C and has a delicious zesty taste, making it a wholesome addition to salads. Green bean & spekboom potato salad HANDS-ON TIME 15 min | TOTAL TIME 40 min | SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 500 grams baby potatoes, halved 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp sea salt 170 grams green beans, trimmed MUSTARD DRESSING 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice TO SERVE 1 cup spekboom leaves, washed 3/4 cup double-cream…
Durbanville Wine Valley will help banish the cold and ensure a fantastic time too with the much-anticipated return of its annual Soup & Sip winelands experience. From July…
If a lemon curd, a lemon would! The humble lemon , a lovey and versatile fruit that can do just about anything! Food&Home have found some of the “zest” ways to use up your lemons.. Simply the Zest! Lemon zest is extremely flavorful and adds a burst of freshness to your favourite dishes. The zest contains essential oils and is not nearly as acidic or tart as the lemon juice. The lemon zest is some of the most flavourful part of the lemon. Lemon zest can be used in the following ways: Finely grated and placed in the freezer until…
Christmas in July is an opportunity for us in the Southern Hemisphere to enjoy a traditional, chilly festive feast. Although we probably won’t be getting a snowy white…