Instead of the buttery, sugary traditional mince pies we all love, try these fruity, nutty little delights that taste just like Christmas! Spiced apple, almond and cranberry mince pies not only taste amazing, they’re also vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free! The pastry is chewy and delicious – it’s an excellent recipe to have at hand and use in other bakes. Although not lower in energy or fat than the original version, this recipe is packed with goodness from the nuts, apples and dried fruit. You can get ahead by making the pastry and mince up to three days ahead, storing in…
If there’s one thing the festive season guarantees, it’s leftovers. After Christmas lunch and the New Year’s spread, the fridge is usually packed – and right at the…
Ignite your taste buds with these sweet and sticky BBQ pork ribs with Asian flair and crafted over an open fire. Also See: Pork meatball sub with tomato relish and pesto https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-meatball-sub-with-tomato-relish-and-pesto Recipe and image: SA Pork
In a world hungry for wholesome flavour, HC Mushrooms steps forward as South Africa’s pioneer of premium dried mushroom products — a brand rooted in purity, simplicity, and…
In the high-pressure world of professional kitchens, talent alone is never enough. Young chefs rely on mentoring; real, hands-on and shoulder-to-shoulder guidance to develop discipline, creativity and the resilience that the industry demands, an approach that remains a cornerstone of culinary training globally. For Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin, who leads the teams at Steenberg’s Tryn and Bistro Sixteen82, mentorship isn’t an optional extra. It is the beating heart of her culinary philosophy and the thread that has shaped her own journey. If it weren’t for mentors, none of us would be where we are,” she says. “Cooking schools provide the…
These vanilla biscuits filled with raspberry jam are your perfect holiday sweet fix. With buttery biscuit rounds gently sandwiched around a jewel-bright dollop of raspberry jam, and finished…
If summer had a flavour, it would be watermelon – cold, crisp and cut into generous wedges for anyone wandering through the kitchen. But every now and then, a sunshine-yellow version arrives on the scene and leaves everyone asking the same thing: Is this real? Absolutely. And it deserves a moment in the spotlight. A splash of sunshine Yellow watermelon owes its golden flesh to beta-carotene, the same naturally occurring pigment that makes carrots bright orange. While red watermelon gets its colour from lycopene, this sunny variety follows its own path. The result? A fruit that looks like it’s been…
Össur South Africa is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 ‘What’s Your Epic?’ campaign, an initiative that champions one simple truth: everyone deserves the freedom to…
With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to start buying the perfect Christmas stocking filler. They don’t have to be filled with socks and sweets, especially for food lovers. Whether new to the kitchen or a seasoned home cook, it can feel like buying the perfect stocking filler is impossible. But fear not, we’ve curated our top 10 list of stocking fillers every food lover secretly wants. They’re purposeful, affordable, and are clever kitchen additions that deliver value far beyond the wrapping paper. 10 Stocking fillers that wow 1. Mini zester / Microplane One of the most used tools in…
Creamy, comforting and just the right amount of indulgent, this Fettuccine Stroganoff is the kind of midweek magic we all need. Think silky noodles wrapped in a velvety…