If you’ve ever opened your fridge at 6pm and thought, “Not spaghetti again…”, this one’s for you. Cooking for one (or just trying to keep weeknight dinners interesting) can easily slide into a routine of toast, pasta, or whatever’s quickest. But in the spirit of smarter cooking – and stretching your grocery rand – I decided to take one simple ingredient and see just how far it could carry me. Enter: the humble whole roast chicken. Budget-friendly, versatile, and surprisingly generous, this single bird can become four very different meals across the week – with minimal effort and maximum flavour. How to cook your whole roast chicken Start with one medium whole chicken. Pat it dry with paper towel (this helps the…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. This recipe will steal hearts! Make these shortbread hearts with strawberries and vanilla mascarpone to make your loved one’s day. ALSO SEE: Red…
Let’s be honest, Mzansi, South Africans love deeply, whether it’s our partners, our families, or our close friends. However, when Valentine’s Day rolls around, the pressure to say it out loud can suddenly feel… weirdly difficult. That’s the thing about love: it’s real, but expressing it can come with a little fear, a little cringe, and a whole lot of ‘gwababa’ (that awkward moment where your heart is full, but your mouth forgets how words work). This Valentine’s Day, Cadbury Dairy Milk is tapping into that perfectly human awkwardness and inspiring fans to share from the heart with a…
There’s something magical about cooking for your loved ones, or even just for yourself. This Month of Love, UCOOK is celebrating all the ways food brings us together:…
Cleaning and maintaining a clean space is, let’s be honest, a lot of hard work. And more often than not, we miss or totally forget about a couple of tasks. When last did you clean the dishwasher or rubbish bin in the kitchen? We talk about the top 10 most forgotten monthly cleaning tasks you shouldn’t be forgetting to do, and tips to help make cleaning them easier. Monthly cleaning tasks most people forget 1. The kitchen sink You might think that the sink, of all places, should be the cleanest, regardless of the monthly task. Think again. Sinks are full…
Light, fluffy and perfectly sweet, these cherry-on-top cupcakes are a classic treat with a charming twist. Soft vanilla sponge is paired with silky buttercream and flavoured with boozy…
Gazpacho is already a summer classic, but this tomato gazpacho version takes it somewhere far more refined. With silky tomato soup, frozen olive oil pearls and a vibrant yellow-pepper sorbet, this dish plays with temperature, texture and flavour most elegantly. It’s light, refreshing and quietly impressive, making it perfect for warm-weather entertaining or a standout starter. Recipe by Richard Carstens Also See: Chargrilled watermelon gazpacho with avocado salsa and garlic toast https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chargrilled-watermelon-gazpacho-avocado-salsa-garlic-toast
Flowers aren’t just pretty to look at in the garden; a fresh arrangement popped onto a dining room or bedside table breathes life into any space. Their floral…
Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating your closest girlfriends with a night that feels warm, effortless and a little bit special. It doesn’t have to be complicated or overly styled – just thoughtful, relaxed and fun. From what to serve and watch to how to decorate and entertain, here’s a simple blueprint for hosting a Galentine’s gathering your friends will actually love. A menu that keeps things easy (and pretty) Instead of a sit-down dinner, lean into light bites that guests can nibble on throughout the evening. Think snack-style spreads that look beautiful but don’t require hours in the kitchen. Create a grazing-style setup with a mix of sweet and savoury…
It smells like coffee. It looks like coffee. But surprise—your morning pick-me-up might just be hiding a fungus among us. Mushroom coffee has crept its way from wellness…