• Step back in time with this beloved South African classic! These oat crunchies are golden, buttery, and perfectly crisp, a simple treat that’s packed with nostalgia and flavour. Whether you’re baking for tea time, a snack, or just a little sweet indulgence, these crunchy bites are sure to delight. Also See: Triple chocolate almond cookies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/triple-chocolate-almond-cookies Feature image credit: drizzleanddip.com

    What’s Diwali without sweet recipes? The Festival of Lights is as much about generosity and joy as it is about syrupy, milky, nutty indulgence. This roundup is dedicated to the treats that make the celebration feel complete. Serve them after your feast, box them up for gifting, or nibble while the diyas burn late into the night. 1. Pistachio and rose gulab jamuns https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pistachio-and-rose-gulab-jamuns 2. Saffron burfee bites https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/diwali-kajal-maharaj-saffron-burfee-bites 3. Custard Soji cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/tamara-reddy-custard-soji-cake 4. Custard ice-cream with caramel burfee syrup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/tee-pillay-custard-ice-cream-caramel-burfee-syrup 5. Indian sweet doughnuts https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/indian-sweet-doughnuts 6. Diwali Custard Gulab Split https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/diwali-custard-gulab-split 7. Rice pudding with rose petal jam…

    Bright lights and bold flavours, Diwali is a feast for the senses. To celebrate the Festival of Lights, we’ve rounded up savoury recipes that capture the warmth and generosity of this occasion. From fragrant curries and festive snacks, to punchy biryanis, these dishes are perfect for sharing with family and friends as you gather, cook and light up the night. 1. Butter chicken with chargrilled naan bread https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/butter-chicken-chargrilled-naan-bread 2. Paneer, chickpea and vegetable curry https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/paneer-and-vegetable-curry 3. Chicken biryani with cumin yoghurt https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chicken-biryani-with-cumin-yoghurt 4. Paneer, chickpea, and vegetable curry https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/paneer-and-vegetable-curry 5. Creamy spinach with chickpeas, atchar + toasted naan https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/creamy-spinach-with-chickpeas 6.…

    This year’s World Food Day theme, ‘Hand in hand for better food and a better future!’, calls for global solidarity in building a more sustainable and equitable food system for all. What makes this year’s celebration even more special is its 80th anniversary. Since 1979, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has marked 16 October as World Food Day: a moment to promote global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger, and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for everyone. Why World Food Day matters Although very important, food is more than nutrition; it’s…

    Cooking can be one of the best ways to unwind after a stressful day, bond with loved ones, or satisfy a craving. But sometimes, cooking can become more chaotic than calm. And this can be caused by many things, sometimes happening all at once: your mind is all over the place, having to think of doing many things at the same time (“Is the washing done?”, “Have I prepped the kids’ lunches for tomorrow?”, “Did I pay that electricity bill?”). The good news? You don’t need a professional culinary course to make your time in the kitchen easier or smoother.…