If you’ve ever opened a kitchen drawer only to find it crammed with gadgets you’ve used once (or never), you’re not alone. Somewhere along the way, we were convinced we needed a separate tool for every task. Most home cooks can do almost everything with a handful of hardworking tools that pull double – or triple – duty. Not only do multipurpose kitchen tools save valuable cupboard space, but they also save money and reduce clutter. Better yet, you’ll actually reach for them every day. Here are the ones worth making room for. 1. Kitchen scissors A good pair of…
Pies are among the most common lunch items for working people, whether in the office or at home. They’re flaky, savoury, packed with a variety of fillings, and…
Turn everyday vegetable odds and ends into a comforting bowl of goodness with this no-waste vegetable soup. Made with cauliflower florets, stalks and leaves, spinach stems, and stale sourdough, this clever recipe transforms ingredients that often end up in the bin into a rich, velvety soup. Finished with crispy cauliflower leaves, crunchy cumin croutons and a dollop of yoghurt, it’s a delicious way to save money, reduce food waste and make the most of every ingredient. Did you make this no-waste vegetable soup? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram Also See: Beer, broccoli and Gruyère soup in bread bowls…
From comforting one-pot dinners and hearty soups to easy brunch ideas and decadent desserts, this week’s recipe roundup is packed with delicious inspiration for every day of the…
Butter is butter… until you’re halfway through a recipe and realise you’ve got the “wrong” kind sitting in the fridge. It’s one of those kitchen dilemmas that crops up more often than you’d think. A cake recipe calls for unsalted butter, but you’ve only got salted. Or perhaps you’re making garlic butter and the only block available is unsalted. Most of the time, you don’t need to abandon your baking plans. The swap is usually possible, but knowing when it matters can mean the difference between a perfectly balanced bake and one that’s just a little too salty. What’s the…
There is something comforting about stepping into a warm bakery on a cold winter’s morning. The scent of freshly baked bread hangs in the air, trays of pastries…
If you think about it, we spend a lot of time sleeping (or trying to). In fact, studies have found that we spend up to a third of our lives sleeping. Which means our sheets go through a lot – even if you’ve showered before bed, your body still sheds dead skin cells and soaks your linen with sweat, not to mention the bacteria, fungi, and other little creatures that might also be snoozing alongside you. Add your fur babies to the mix and your bed is cooking with a soup of the unwanted. It is therefore most important that…
Warm, rich and irresistibly gooey, these molten self-saucing chocolate puddings are the ultimate comfort dessert. As they bake, a luscious chocolate sauce magically forms beneath the soft sponge,…
Got a bunch of overripe bananas sitting on the counter? Put them to delicious use with these 5 flavourful banana bread recipes. Whether you’re craving a classic fluffy loaf, a healthier twist, a decadent cream cheese-filled version or something a little unexpected like banana bread with biltong butter, there’s a recipe here for every kind of baker. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or an anytime snack, these flavour-packed loaves prove banana bread never goes out of style. Cream cheese-filled banana bread Get it here Fluffy banana bread Get it here Healthier banana bread Get it here Banana bread toast…
Have you taken the chicken out of the freezer to defrost, only to have your loved one bring home takeaways? Or someone left the freezer door slightly open,…