Today is international gin and tonic day, so here are 6 of our favourite gin drinks to celebrate in style. Gin and tonic cocktail Our take on the consistent classic. Pink gin and tonic with rooibos and lemongrass Try this delicious twist on tradition. Ginger gin and tonic Refreshing with a hint of spice. Basil-infused gin martini Do you take yours shaken or stirred? Lavender gin fizz A fun drink perfect for a springtime afternoon. Luxury gin and tonic A luxurious take on an all-time favourite. Make any of these drinks? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! READ MORE: 9 Fun…
Chili con carne with avocado salad Looking for a low carb recipe that’s the ultimate comfort food? Then this spicy Chili con carne with avocado salad is just…
It’s less than two weeks to go until Halloween 2022, the spookiest night of the year! Don’t feel like trick-or-treating but scratching your head as to how you can make the most of the day? We’ve put together a couple of fun things you can do this Halloween that aren’t trick-or-treating. Host a murder mystery evening Figure out whodunnit and get in the spooky spirit by organising a murder mystery evening. Throw a costume party Dressing up is one of the most fun parts of Halloween! Host a great Halloween-themed party with a costume contest, spooky finger foods and more. Bake some…
Homemade pumpkin spice latte The pumpkin spice latte has been around for years now, and it has become synonymous with the season leading up to Christmas. Even though…
Have you ever noticed how much brighter and more delicious a strawberry grown in a friend’s garden is when compared with the ones you can buy in the supermarket? It’s well-known that fruits and vegetables that are grown and naturally ripened in season are full of flavour and far more nutrient dense than those out of season. On top of flavour and nutritional value, seasonal produce is generally cheaper and better for the environment. Since seasonal fruits and veggies are easier to source locally, they require far less transport to make it to you. This cuts down on both carbon…
Roasted beetroot with walnut crumble From sides and light meals to pure comfort dinners, we’ve made beetroot the star of the show with this Roasted beetroot with walnut…
Pecan & Date cake TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes | SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 250g butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups caster sugar 3 eggs 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour ⅓ cup flour ¾ cup milk ½ cup chopped dried dates ½ cup chopped pecans 2 tbsp demerara sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon METHOD PREHEAT oven to 160ºC. Grease a deep 22cm square cake pan or deep 22cm round cake pan, line base and sides of pan with baking paper, extending the paper 5cm above the sides. BEAT butter, vanilla and sugar together in a bowl…
Joburg-based master baker Babette Kourelos of Babette’s Bread rises to the occasion and answers all our questions about making a starter (fresh home-made yeast) By Babette Kourelos of…
What exactly is tahini? You might know it as one of the key ingredients in hummus or baba ghanoush, but not actually know what it is or how it’s made. Tahini is made in much the same way as any nut butter, except it’s made using sesame seeds. This is what gives it that signature, bitter but nutty flavour that adds so much depth to the dishes it’s found in. In much the same way as you can make nut butters in your own home, home-made tahini is ridiculously easy to make. Simply grind toasted sesame seeds with a splash…
How to make strawberry jam in a microwave It doesn’t have to take forever to make jam: if you’re pressed for time, the quickest and most efficient way…