• Herbs are easy to grow, and drying them yourself can save you loads of money in the spice aisle. Never buy bottled herbs again with these tips on how to dry them at home. Preparation Herbs that you want to dry should be picked before flowers develop. The damaged leaves should be removed and the herbs should be thoroughly washed before being dried. Herbs such as sage and mint have large leaves and should generally be removed from their stalks, whereas small and delicate herbs like thyme and fennel can be left on the stalks until they have been…

    Fudgey sweet potato brownie  PREP TIME 30 min | COOK TIME 1 hour | MAKES 14  Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegan INGREDIENTS 1 orange sweet potato (400g), roughly chopped 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds 180g 70% dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1 cup caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 cup almond flour ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda ¼ cup chopped almonds For the avocado icing 1 large ripe avocado 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp pure maple syrup METHOD PLACE sweet potato in a pot with enough cold…

    Crustless bacon & tomato quiches Delicious gluten-free and low-carb bacon quiche recipe that is perfect for breakfast or as a light lunch! PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK TIME: 25 minutes | MAKES 12 | GLUTEN FREE | HEALTHY | LOW CARB | LOW SUGAR View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 250 g bacon slices, roughly chopped 6 spring onions, sliced 100 g feta, crumbled 12 small fresh basil leaves 100 g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved lengthways 6 eggs ½ cup cream METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Grease a 12-hole…

    Green barely salad Barley is an incredibly versatile ingredient to have in your pantry. It has a nutty flavour, chewy texture and is packed full of vitamins, minerals…

    Roast pumpkin with rosemary crumble Try this incredible Roast pumpkin with rosemary crumble recipe thats lets you get creative with your veggies and make them the star of the show at your next dinner.  PREP TIME 10 min |COOK TIME 50 min|SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS ROSEMARY CRUMBLE 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 30g chopped butter 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp chopped almonds PUMPKIN  1kg pumpkin, sliced into 5cm thick wedges 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp sea salt flakes ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper METHOD ROSEMARY CRUMBLE COMBINE all the ingredients together …

    Where to find the culinary heart of South Korea in Cape Town We’ve said it before and we’ll continue saying it for years to come. Cape Town – the city that keeps on giving – is an avid foodie’s dream. With a multitude of flavours to choose from, why not discover the sweet and spicy jewels of the East? Grab your chingus and head down to these culinary gems for a true taste of South Korea: Gogi It’s all about GIY here at Gogi Korean BBQ – a place where your South Korean fantasies come to life. If by sheer chance you’ve watched even…

    Easy fish curry Using store-bought cook-in sauce allows you to flavour your fish curry in any way you please using Durban, Cape Malay or Thai influences.  HANDS-ON TIME…