Yeasts are naturally-occurring microorganisms that create delicious flavour and a soft, airy structure in bakes by generating carbon dioxide gas from sugars. With so many different types of yeast available, it can be confusing to know which is which. This is our ultimate guide to help you pick the best type of yeast for your bakes. Active Dry Active dry yeast is an old-school form of dehydrated yeast known to be unstable and somewhat unreliable. For that reason, this type of yeast isn’t used much anymore and may not even be available in grocery stores. Active dry yeast has to…
Whether you’re an aspiring food blogger, influencer or enthusiastic food explorer, these food photography tips will help you capture the perfect shot. There is something about the visual…
Packing a lunchbox that is wholesome and nutritious but also keeps the kids happy is tough, especially when it has to be done 5 days a week. To give you some inspiration, we rounded up 10 tasty lunchbox fillers that will be a hit and also tick the healthier box! 1. Sesame-crusted chicken with quickled slaw Succulent and flavourful, you’ll be asked to make these sesame-crusted chicken strips again and again! 2. Mini green frittata muffins These easy green frittata egg ‘muffins’ are the perfect size to pack in a lunchbox as a quick snack or on-the-go lunch.…
Baby marrow works its magic to make this cinnamon-sugar loaf cake extra moist and tender. Baby marrow loaf cake with cinnamon-sugar swirl HANDS-ON TIME 25 min | TOTAL…
Drizzled with a magical chocolate topping, this creamy peanut butter-based smoothie carries the deliciousness of a milkshake without the ice cream. A fun, tasty and more mindful treat for breakfast time that the whole family will love! Smoothie with magic chocolate shell HANDS-ON TIME 15 min | TOTAL TIME 20 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 4 frozen chopped bananas 2 cups milk 1 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp honey 3 cups ice CHOCOLATE SHELL 200g dark chocolate, chopped 70ml coconut oil METHOD BLEND all the ingredients together until smooth. Divide smoothie between glasses and place in the freezer until ready…
The secret to great caramelised onions is to give them the time they need to become sweet and jammy. Cooking the onions low and slow for as long…
This savoury version of a classic baked cheesecake is delicious as an appetiser for any party or served as part of an al fresco dinner spread. Savoury cheesecake with spring greens HANDS-ON TIME 25 min | TOTAL TIME 1 hour, plus cooling & refrigeration | SERVES 8–10 INGREDIENTS CRUST 2 cups flour 200 grams butter, room temperature FILLING 500 grams full-fat cream cheese 1 cup cream 1 tsp salt 1 lemon, juiced and zested 3 eggs TO SERVE 2 baby turnips, stalk intact, thinly sliced 80 grams sugar snaps, halved lengthways 100 grams fresh podded peas Bunch baby nasturtium leaves Small handful rocket Small…
Smooth, suave and swagalicious, that’s Baronne. The 2020 vintage of Mzanzi’s much loved Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend has made it onto the top ten list of Winemag’s Prescient Signature…
Durbanville Wine Valley will help banish the cold and ensure a fantastic time too with the much-anticipated return of its annual Soup & Sip winelands experience. From July 27 to 31, wineries of the valley will sell delicious winter soup and sides alongside tastings of fine wines. “We’re excited to welcome visitors back for Soup & Sip this year, which features many new recipes and experiences,” says Durbanville Wine Valley manager Natasha de Villiers. “At the same time, these colder months are a reminder of those less fortunate, which is why Soup & Sip is linked to a charity drive…
If a lemon curd, a lemon would! The humble lemon , a lovey and versatile fruit that can do just about anything! Food&Home have found some of the “zest”…