There’s something quietly luxurious about a perfectly ripe pear. Not rock-hard, not mushy – just that sweet spot where the flesh gives ever so slightly and the juice practically does the talking. But pears can be a little… temperamental. Treat them right, though, and they’ll reward you handsomely. Here’s how to store them like a pro (and avoid that all-too-familiar “why are they all overripe at once?” moment). The ripening rule you didn’t know you needed Unlike many fruits, pears are picked before they’re fully ripe. Translation: what you do once they’re in your kitchen matters. A lot. Different varieties play by slightly different rules: Bartlett pears soften quickly and shift from green to a sunny yellow. Anjou…
If you’re looking for a dinner that feels effortlessly elevated, this pesto-baked chicken with olives and goat’s cheese is exactly that. Juicy chicken is coated in fragrant basil…
Sink your spoon into pure comfort with this classic sticky toffee date pudding – the kind of dessert that feels like a warm hug on a plate. A soft, sponge-like pudding is enriched with sweet, caramel-toned dates, giving it that signature depth and gentle stickiness, before being drenched in a glossy, buttery toffee sauce that seeps into every crumb. It’s the contrast that makes it unforgettable: light yet indulgent, rich yet impossibly moreish. Served warm (always warm) with a generous pour of extra sauce and a cloud of fresh cream, this is the dessert you bring out when you want…
Meet the onion that changes the mood in your kitchen – softer, sweeter, and far less dramatic. Dulce sweet onions are the easygoing cousin of the allium world: no tears,…
If you’re after something bold, fast, and actually satisfying, this stir-fried pork with peanut and chilli delivers on all fronts. Tender strips of pork are tossed with crunchy veg, smoky chilli, and a savoury soy glaze, then finished with salty peanuts for that perfect bite. Also See: Pork chilli oil dumplings https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-chilli-oil-dumplings Recipe and image: SA Pork
There’s something quietly luxurious about a pot of salsiccia sauce left to bubble away all afternoon. It’s not fussy, not complicated – just deeply comforting. This pasta is…
Golden, flaky, and filled with rich, savoury flavour, these pork and mushroom sausage rolls are the kind of crowd-pleasing bites you’ll come back to again and again. The combination of juicy pork mince and earthy mushrooms creates a perfectly balanced filling, wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked until crisp and irresistible. Ideal for everything from casual lunches to effortless entertaining, they’re as versatile as they are delicious. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Egg and sausage tart https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/egg-sausage-tart
Let’s be honest: a thin, sad sauce is a kitchen heartbreak. The kind that slides off your food and leaves you wondering where it all went wrong. Enter the…
Potatoes are the quiet overachievers of the kitchen. They crisp, mash, roast, and fry their way into just about every craving. But while they’re easygoing on the plate, they’re a little fussy behind the scenes – especially when it comes to where you store them. If your instinct is to pop them into the fridge to “keep them fresh,” it might be time for a rethink. Read more: 1 Ingredient, 4 ways: Potatoes The fridge myth, busted It feels logical: colder equals longer-lasting. But potatoes don’t play by those rules. The cold temperature inside your fridge actually messes with their chemistry. When potatoes get too cold, their natural starch starts turning…
Bacon, bacon, bacon… It’s salty, smoky, and packed with umami. Served alongside your scrambled eggs or stack of pancakes for dinner, in a delectable quiche for your lunch,…