In our vegan substitutes article, we lauded cashew cream as a brilliant alternative to dairy cream due to its neutral flavour and amazing texture. Whilst cashew cream is slowly making its way onto the shelves of our grocery stores, it can still be quite hard to come by. Luckily, it’s super simple to whip up for yourself at home. Cashew cream is perfect for those who don’t enjoy the taste of coconut cream, and has the added bonus of being cholesterol-free and full of important vitamins and minerals. It is extremely versatile, and can be made from just raw cashews…
‘Don’t be afraid of colour’ is something we’ve all heard countless times this year. Whether it came from fashion influencers, beauty gurus, or decor and design authorities, we’ve been instructed…
Bacon, egg & pumpkin feast bruschetta Too late for breakfast, but still want your bacon and egg from breakfast? Try this perfect for brunch Bacon, egg & pumpkin feast bruschetta. PREP TIME 30 minutes | COOK TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 300 g green-skinned pumpkin, cut into 1cm thick slices 275 g cherry tomatoes 6 slices rindless bacon 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp white vinegar 6 eggs 150 g baby spinach leaves 1 long naan bread SPNACH SALSA VERDE 1 garlic clove, minced Handful basil leaves 30 g baby spinach leaves ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp lemon…
Fragrant roast chicken with baby aubergines and pine nuts This fragrant roast chicken is the ultimate chicken dinner to serve for friends and family. COOK TIME 1 hour…
Roast leg of lamb A warm, cozy Sunday lunch meal. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes | SERVES 6 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 2 kg leg of lamb, bone in 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary ½ cup small fresh rosemary sprigs 1 kg potatoes, halved or quartered if large 240 g onions, unpeeled, quartered 1 cup chicken stock METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200ºC PLACE lamb in an oiled large baking dish. Using a sharp knife, cut at least 15 slits into the lamb at…
Count down to the festive season with us! Every second day, up until Christmas, we’ll be adding more scrumptious meal ideas for you to add to your festive…
Christmas gingerbread cookies Christmas isn’t Christmas without gingerbread cookies and festive wreaths. Why not combine the two and make it a day to remember! If you’re a stickler for tradition, then you surely know your gingerbread cookie recipe off by heart. This year, why not make a festive wreath to shake things up a bit? Plus, you’ll even have enough dough leftover for some cookies to gift. The kids will love this idea and it might be great to make smaller wreaths so that everyone can partake in the fun. These wreaths also make a beautiful festive table centrepiece when a…
Sparkling rosé and strawberry ice lolly cocktails HANDS-ON TIME 10 min | TOTAL TIME 6 hr 10min | SERVES 8 These sparkling rosé and strawberry ice lolly cocktails will add…
Watermelon and vodka ices PREP TIME: 15 mins + extra for setting | SERVES 8 Arguably the most refreshing of fruits for lazy summer afternoons, watermelon pairs incredibly well with vodka. Add some fresh mint leaves to this watermelon and vodka ices recipe if you fancy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS ½ watermelon, chopped 500 ml (2 cups) watermelon juice 60 ml (¼ cup) vodka or more to taste METHOD BLEND the watermelon until smooth, then pour through a sieve into a measuring jug to make 500 ml…
Bacon-wrapped butternut Bacon wrapped butternut is a quick, easy, and tasty dish to serve up for your next gathering. It’s sure to be a favourite amongst guests! COOK…