Herbs are easy to grow, and drying them yourself can save you loads of money in the spice aisle. Never buy bottled herbs again with these tips on how to dry them at home. Preparation Herbs that you want to dry should be picked before flowers develop. The damaged leaves should be removed and the herbs should be thoroughly washed before being dried. Herbs such as sage and mint have large leaves and should generally be removed from their stalks, whereas small and delicate herbs like thyme and fennel can be left on the stalks until they have been…
With the ever-increasing price of groceries and the growing concern about the state of the environment, there are more reasons than ever to consider cutting down on the…
Fudgey sweet potato brownie PREP TIME 30 min | COOK TIME 1 hour | MAKES 14 Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegan INGREDIENTS 1 orange sweet potato (400g), roughly chopped 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds 180g 70% dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1 cup caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 cup almond flour ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda ¼ cup chopped almonds For the avocado icing 1 large ripe avocado 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp pure maple syrup METHOD PLACE sweet potato in a pot with enough cold…
Whole baked cauliflower A delicious cauliflower recipe! This tasty take on cauliflower is mouth watering and can be a main or side dish. PREP TIME 10 minutes…
Crustless bacon & tomato quiches Delicious gluten-free and low-carb bacon quiche recipe that is perfect for breakfast or as a light lunch! PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK TIME: 25 minutes | MAKES 12 | GLUTEN FREE | HEALTHY | LOW CARB | LOW SUGAR View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 250 g bacon slices, roughly chopped 6 spring onions, sliced 100 g feta, crumbled 12 small fresh basil leaves 100 g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved lengthways 6 eggs ½ cup cream METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Grease a 12-hole…
Green barely salad Barley is an incredibly versatile ingredient to have in your pantry. It has a nutty flavour, chewy texture and is packed full of vitamins, minerals…
Roast pumpkin with rosemary crumble Try this incredible Roast pumpkin with rosemary crumble recipe thats lets you get creative with your veggies and make them the star of the show at your next dinner. PREP TIME 10 min |COOK TIME 50 min|SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ROSEMARY CRUMBLE 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 30g chopped butter 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp chopped almonds PUMPKIN 1kg pumpkin, sliced into 5cm thick wedges 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp sea salt flakes ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper METHOD ROSEMARY CRUMBLE COMBINE all the ingredients together …
Sweet potato tarte tatin Get more creative with your veggies and make them the star of the show at your next dinner. Try our Sweet potato tarte tatin.…
Strawberry and rosé cocktail ITS FRI_YAY! This strawberry and rosé cocktail is pretty, pink and perfect for a festive occasion. Everyone loves bubbles for a celebration, so why not add in some beautiful colours and sweet flavours as well? TOTAL TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 1 INGREDIENTS Fresh lemon wedge + sliced lemon, Crushed ice 100ml Rosé 2013 75ml fresh strawberry juice 5ml Passion Fruit Cordial 75ml Fitch & Leeds Lemonade. or any lemonade of choice Strawberries, to garnish METHOD PLACE the lemon wedge at the bottom of the glass. Add the crushed ice. TOP the drink off with the…
Easy fish curry Using store-bought cook-in sauce allows you to flavour your fish curry in any way you please using Durban, Cape Malay or Thai influences. HANDS-ON TIME…