This nectarine and coconut dump cake is a must-try this festive season! Bursting with fruity flavour and a hint of tropical coconut, it’s the perfect dessert to bring the Christmas spirit to your table. Also See: Naked orange and nectarine cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/naked-orange-and-nectarine-cake-2
‘Season to taste’ – it sounds simple, but to many, it can feel vague and ambiguous. How much salt is enough? Is your pinch and Nigella Lawson’s pinch…
Warm, golden, and utterly irresistible — these Spinach, Blue Cheese & Walnut Puffs deliver a decadent combo of creamy spinach, tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts, all wrapped in light, flaky puff pastry. Perfect as a savoury snack, party bite or cosy weekend treat, they bake up in just 45 minutes from start to finish. Serve warm and watch them disappear fast! Also See: Corn and smoked snoek pâté with puff pastry dippers https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/corn-smoked-snoek-pate-puff-pastry-dippers
What if the best gift you could give yourself this festive season was time? Simplify the way you eat We all know how the story goes, planning, shopping,…
Looking for a mid-week dinner that’s easy, budget-friendly and guaranteed to get everyone around the table? These sticky-glazed chicken drumsticks with golden roasted potato wedges hit all the right notes — sweet, savoury, crispy and comforting. Marinate, roast, baste and bake: in under an hour and a bit of prep, you’ve got a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal ready to serve. Also See: Fire roasted harissa pork belly with crispy crackling https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/fire-roasted-harissa-pork-belly-with-crispy-crackling Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
Reaching for a warm drink on a blazing day sounds odd, yet it’s something many of us grew up seeing – a fresh pot of rooibos on the…
Samsung offers a cooling solution for the summer season, designed for modern living, the Samsung WindFree™ Air Conditioner with Direct Inverter Technology (DIT). This Samsung innovation redefines home comfort by combining reduced-noise1 cooling and intelligent energy efficiency2. Designed to cool air 43% faster3, the cool air is dispersed farther and wider4, reaching up to 15 meters. Provides Comfort in Warmer Seasons Samsung’s WindFree™ Cooling Technology disperses air gently through thousands of micro-holes, maintaining a consistent, comfortable temperature without unpleasant cold wind*. The result is a cool, calm environment that’s ideal for relaxing, sleeping or working from home. With DIT, the…
The recipe for the cactus pear syrup comes courtesy of Graham Isaacson of Blue Water Café in Cape Town. You could buy ready-made syrup at delis and farm stalls but it usually contains a fair amount of colouring. Here, you still get that rosy hue, but with all the goodness.
Whether you’ve been too busy to plan a festive feast or are more of a play-it-by-ear cook, a well-stocked pantry can be your secret weapon. With just a few essential items, you can turn any ordinary lunch or dinner into something warm, celebratory, and unmistakably South African. Here are 12 pantry items that will instantly festive-fy any dish. 12 Pantry items every festive host should stock Chutney: Whether you love Mrs Ball or make your own at home, chutney adds tangy sweetness and gentle spice that instantly warms up stews, marinades, and glazes. Apricot jam: A signature jam flavour that pairs well…
Unleash the rustic charm of open-fire cooking with this Harissa Pork Belly recipe. Fire roasting imparts a unique smokiness and a crispy exterior. Dry the pork belly in…