Carrots are one of those vegetables that always seem to be in the fridge. They bulk up soups, add crunch to salads and bring sweetness to roasts and brey sides. While there’s no need to be fancy every time you cook, knowing a few simple cutting styles can make prep quicker and help your dish cook evenly. Read more: How to freeze carrots the right way (and keep them fresh for months) Here are four easy carrot cuts every home cook should know: What you’ll need A sharp knife A stable chopping board A vegetable peeler (optional) Peel carrots if the skin…
While high-protein diets remain popular in the food and wellness space, the side effects of excessive protein intake aren’t discussed enough. Don’t get us wrong – there’s nothing inherentlyly…
Bright, herby and wholesome — our Spinach and Basil Soda Bread turns simple ingredients into something truly special. Packed with fresh spinach and fragrant basil pesto, this easy soda bread is perfect for breakfast toast, a lunchbox treat, or a rustic side to soups and salads. Baked without yeast and ready in under an hour, it’s a delicious way to bring colour and flavour to your table. Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photography by Myburgh du Plessis Also See: Vegann, apple, cinnamon and cranberry muffins https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/vegan-apple-cinnamon-and-cranberry-muffins
There are many reasons why we love harvest time on La Motte. With all the activity, the farm is abuzz with an infectious energy, but this special season also…
Soft, lightly spiced and dotted with bursts of cranberry, these vegan apple, cinnamon and cranberry muffins are the kind of bake that feels both comforting and considered. Fresh apple keeps them beautifully moist, while warming cinnamon adds that just-out-of-the-oven aroma everyone loves. Perfect for morning tea, lunchboxes or a not-too-sweet treat with coffee, they prove that plant-based baking can be every bit as satisfying – no compromises needed. ALSO SEE: BANANA CHOC-CHIP MUFFINS
A lot of people swear by buying in bulk – and I’m definitely one of them. When done right, bulk buying can make your groceries last longer, score…
Warm, rustic and irresistibly comforting, this pear and ginger crumble galette marries juicy spiced pears with a crunchy almond crumble tucked into a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, it’s the kind of dessert that turns cosy family gatherings and dinner parties into unforgettable moments. ALSO SEE: Galettes with figs and blue cheese RECIPES AND STYLING BY NOMVUSELELO MNCUBE PHOTOGRAPHS BY DYLAN SWART AND HEMA PATEL
If you’ve seen urolithin A popping up in health chats, you’re not imagining it. Early human studies are linking this gut-derived compound to healthier cellular ageing, better muscle…
I remember when I was in primary school, standing in the tuckshop queue with R5, thinking that was a lot. If anyone had R20, they were deemed rich on the spot. And R5 got you far: a toasted sarmie, a drink, and a sweet or two. Just imagine what R20 could get you… Nowadays, money seems such an intricate (and stressful) part of our lives; heck, I can’t tell you what I could buy with only R5 today (even chappies have succumbed to inflation). Grocery shopping has become a numbers game, not a leisurely browse – with many of us…
Going vegan doesn’t have to mean giving up the foods you love or learning a whole new way of cooking overnight. In fact, most everyday ingredients have simple plant-based swaps…