Christmas gingerbread cookies Christmas isn’t Christmas without gingerbread cookies and festive wreaths. Why not combine the two and make it a day to remember! If you’re a stickler for tradition, then you surely know your gingerbread cookie recipe off by heart. This year, why not make a festive wreath to shake things up a bit? Plus, you’ll even have enough dough leftover for some cookies to gift. The kids will love this idea and it might be great to make smaller wreaths so that everyone can partake in the fun. These wreaths also make a beautiful festive table centrepiece when a…
Sparkling rosé and strawberry ice lolly cocktails HANDS-ON TIME 10 min | TOTAL TIME 6 hr 10min | SERVES 8 These sparkling rosé and strawberry ice lolly cocktails will add…
Watermelon and vodka ices PREP TIME: 15 mins + extra for setting | SERVES 8 Arguably the most refreshing of fruits for lazy summer afternoons, watermelon pairs incredibly well with vodka. Add some fresh mint leaves to this watermelon and vodka ices recipe if you fancy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS ½ watermelon, chopped 500 ml (2 cups) watermelon juice 60 ml (¼ cup) vodka or more to taste METHOD BLEND the watermelon until smooth, then pour through a sieve into a measuring jug to make 500 ml…
Bacon-wrapped butternut Bacon wrapped butternut is a quick, easy, and tasty dish to serve up for your next gathering. It’s sure to be a favourite amongst guests! COOK…
It’s the first of December, which means summer is finally here. Summer seasonal fruits and vegetables are delicious and refreshing, perfect for beating the summer heat. Read on for some of the best produce that’s in-season this summer, as well as some great recipe inspo. Seasonal summer vegetables Artichokes Casarecce with Artichokes & Lemon Garlic Crumbs Aubergines Vegetarian aubergine lasagne Beans Warm green bean salad with toasted sesame seeds Beetroot Beetroot & za’atar dip with pita chips Celery Apple and celery zinger Patty pans Patty pan and bulgur-wheat sushi with mango-chilli dip Red onions Roasted beetroot, pickled red onion and…
Jackie Cameron is a seasoned chef, passionate educator, cookbook author, and has an unbeatable entrepreneurial spirit. As the owner of two restaurants – The School Outlet and Br.unch…
“As a generally creative person, I think it’s so great that ‘craft’ is trending again. I plan to spend a good part of my December break sewing, painting and creating. What better place to start, then, with the latest craft trend of creating alternate Christmas trees from upcycled elements or anything you have at home.” – Samantha Lewis Space-saving wooden board What you need: A wooden palette or planks, a long piece of string, crocheted stars, thumb tacks, a few Christmas baubles, pine cones and any other accessories you can find. Use the thumb tacks to shape the string into…
Salad cups These salad cups are quick and easy, perfect as a light lunch or snack! PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 4 …
Sichuan beef, tat soy and cashew stir-fry What’s better than Chinese takeaways? Homemade Sichuan beef, tat soy and cashew stir-fry, of course! This delicious dish is loaded with flavour and much better than take-out. TOTAL TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 30 ml coriander seeds 30 ml Sichuan peppercorns 3 garlic cloves 400 g beef steak, thinly sliced salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste peanut oil, for frying 5 ml sesame oil, for frying 1 bunch spring onions, cut into 3cm pieces 100 g cashew nuts 400 g dried egg noodles, soaked in boiling water 400…
Locals and visitors in search of delectable food and wine, suitable for all tastes and budgets, can make the most of the summer holidays in one easy-to-reach destination,…