Kitchen Cooking Hacks Get clued up on the top tips and tricks from the Food&Home team Words by Kirsty Buchanan Going nuts! What is granola without almonds, carrot cake without pecans or pad thai without peanuts? Using nuts in your food not only adds extra flavour, but also an exciting layer of textural crunch. To get the most out of raw nuts, make sure to roast them. This enhances their flavour by 10-fold, giving them much more value in whatever you’re creating. To roast them, spread out your nuts evenly on a baking tray and place in a 180ºC oven…
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…
Now that spring has well and truly sprung, let’s talk about some of the best seasonal produce to enjoy before we head into summer. Seasonal produce is tastier, cheaper and more environmentally-friendly as it supports local and reduces the need for imports and transportation. Below you can find some of our favourite spring fruits and veggies, and some recipe inspiration to go along with them! Seasonal Veggies to Enjoy this Spring Asparagus Packed with vitamins and minerals, and extra-delicious when roasted! Asparagus Fritters with Herb Salad Baby Marrow Did you know that baby marrow is considered a source of protein…
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…
Salsify at the Roundhouse reimagined The historic Roundhouse property in Camps Bay and award-winning restaurant, Salsify, enters the next chapter of its long and fabled story. It’s recently reopened with an elaborate and eccentric new look. The space and the food are equally stunning. Location: The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Camps Bay Website: salsify.co.za Reservations: [email protected] | 021 010 6444 The restaurant, situated within the upper level of the historically significant building, The Roundhouse, has been given a stylishly eccentric new look, thanks to the skilful eye of interior designer, Jean Francois de Villiers. Make sure you also check…
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…
Where to find the culinary heart of South Korea in Cape Town We’ve said it before and we’ll continue saying it for years to come. Cape Town – the city that keeps on giving – is an avid foodie’s dream. With a multitude of flavours to choose from, why not discover the sweet and spicy jewels of the East? Grab your chingus and head down to these culinary gems for a true taste of South Korea: Gogi It’s all about GIY here at Gogi Korean BBQ – a place where your South Korean fantasies come to life. If by sheer chance you’ve watched even…
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…
Gordan Ramsey 10-minute winners Feast on the delicious flavours from Gordon Ramsay’s cookbook tailored for the adventurous cook If you’re looking to challenge yourself in the kitchen, try new techniques and learn new skills, then you have found the perfect book, guided by the perfect mentor. Ramsay in 10 is none other than chef Gordon Ramsay’s new cookbook, aimed at individuals eager to test their limits and flavour skills with recipes ready in 10 minutes! I know what you’re thinking, 10 minutes seems impossible, but it’s actually all in the prep (and practise). A helpful chapter is included on how…
WATCH: coffee, cake and cat cuddles at Africa’s first cat café South Africa’s first cat café is rescuing feline friends from the Western Cape and giving them a…