Everything you love about classic lasagne, made perfectly portable. These mini lasagne ‘muffins’ layer rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, gooey cheese and tender pasta into individual portions that are ideal for weeknight dinners, lunchboxes or entertaining. They’re comforting, cheesy and surprisingly easy to make, proving that good things really do come in small packages. Also See: Peanut butter and salted caramel-filled muffins https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/peanut-butter-salted-caramel-filled-muffins
A quick, easy and tasty twist on an old favourite! Prepare these crunchy parmesan-crusted pork chops with deliciously sweet papaya salsa, and surprise your guests with something different the next time you want to entertain in style. Also See: Pork shoulder bolognese https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-shoulder-bolognese Recipe and image: SA Pork
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While I know how winter is a welcome reprieve for us, I just cannot stand the static cling it brings with it for certain parts of our country. Those living close to the coast with a nice, even humidity level, you guys are really lucky. It’s hair standing up, shocking our loved ones when they come in for a hug, and that awful static cling after laundry day for the rest of us. Luckily, there are a few tips and tricks we can use to keep our clothes soft and snug, and our hair acting relatively normal. Here’s our guide…
There are muffins… and then there are muffins worth making space for in the freezer. These cinnamon, white chocolate, macadamia and cranberry cream cheese swirl muffins are soft,…
Sourdough baking is wonderfully rewarding, but cleaning up afterwards? Not so much. Sticky starter has a way of clinging to jars, bowls and spatulas, and it’s easy to assume the quickest solution is to rinse everything under warm running water. In reality, that can make the job harder. Never pour sourdough starter down the drain Whether it’s active starter, discard or leftover dough, it should ideally never be washed down the sink. Flour and water form a sticky paste that can cling to the inside of your pipes. While one small rinse isn’t likely to cause an immediate blockage, repeatedly…
It might seem like the most practical place to keep your towels, but storing towels in the bathroom could be doing them more harm than good. Bathrooms are…
A visit to your local supermarket is where you’ll find a whole bunch of commercial cleaning products, all promising to cut through the toughest stains and grease. A quick Google search for natural cleaners and you’ll quickly be overwhelmed with DIY combinations of pantry staples, like mild dish soap and vinegar. What really is the difference between natural cleaners vs commercial cleaners, and when is the best time to use each and avoid unnecessary damage? We’ve put together all the facts and busted the myths in our cleaning guide below. Natural cleaners vs commercial cleaners There is a lot…
There’s something special about the moments that happen around good food. Whether it’s an impromptu picnic in the park, a relaxed afternoon with friends or a leisurely lunch…