• This elegant salad combines tender slices of pan-seared pork tenderloin with crisp pears, peppery radishes, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed with fresh mixed greens and sweet dried cranberries. The honey mustard dressing ties everything together with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavours, making this a sophisticated yet simple dish ideal for lunch or a light dinner. Also See: Crispy crackling oven-roasted apricot chimichurri pork https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/crispy-crackling-oven-roasted-apricot-chimichurri-pork-loin Recipe and image: SA Pork

    Air fryers have become a kitchen staple, and it’s not hard to see why. They’re quick, convenient and, when used for smaller portions, can use less electricity than a conventional oven. With electricity costs continuing to put pressure on household budgets, even small changes to how we cook can make a difference. But just how much electricity does an air fryer actually use compared with an oven? And does switching to an air fryer really translate into savings on your electricity bill? We compare air fryer vs oven to find out which appliance uses less electricity and when each one…

    Crispy on the outside, tender and flavourful in the centre, these salmon fishcakes make an easy and satisfying lunch or light dinner. The salmon and potato cakes are flavoured with garlic, ginger, basil pesto, wholegrain mustard and fresh lemon, then served with creamy minted mushy peas stirred through with salty feta. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a fresh watercress salad for a meal that feels both comforting and wonderfully fresh. Also See: Quick and easy fishcake recipe

    There’s something wonderfully dramatic about an upside-down cake, and this macadamia and chocolate version is no exception. A buttery golden-syrup and brown-sugar layer is scattered with lightly roasted macadamias before being topped with a rich, dark chocolate cake batter. Once baked and flipped, the nuts form a glossy, caramelised topping over the soft, chocolatey cake. Serve it as an indulgent dessert or alongside a cup of coffee for an afternoon treat that feels a little extra. Made this macadamia & chocolate upside-down cake? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: 10 Show-stopping cake recipes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/10-show-stopping-cake-recipes Feature image: Aremedia

    This beef, samp and bean soup makes the perfect bowl of warmth during cold seasons. The process to make it is lovely too: you chop the veg, soak the samp and beans, sear the beef shin and then combine them all, letting them simmer for a few hours while you get busy with other tasks or start your favourite movie. While the samp and beans make this soup ultra filling, no one will say no to a fresh, fluffy and hot bread roll lathered with butter on the side. Enjoy! View this post on Instagram A post shared…