Middle Eastern cuisine is a delectable tapestry of fresh ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and bold spices. With 18 countries comprising the Middle East, it’s no wonder that this cuisine is diverse and distinctive. Enjoy world-famous dishes like falafel, hummus, shish kebabs, shawarma, and pide. Let the flavours of olive oil, sesame seeds, fresh herbs and an array of spices, like saffron, cumin, coriander, turmeric and nutmeg, transport you to the beautiful cultures of the Middle East. We’ve put together a list of the top 10 Middle Eastern eateries to try out in Joburg. 1. The Shawarma Co. View this…
Cape Town has once again stunned the world with our marvelous culinary scene. Securing its well-deserved spot in this year’s The World’s Best 50 restaurants Top 100. With…
Our delicious golden syrup dumpling brings the warmth where it counts. ALSO SEE: Pork Dumplings https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-dumplings
The celebrated restaurant trio of Ōku, Yama and Eleven are giving food lovers even more reason to head to the winelands this autumn. Known for their thoughtful approach…
Ever since the pandemic turned us all into home cooks, many food ingredients have stolen the spotlight. From bubbling sourdough starters and home-made jars of kimchi, we’ve seen our feeds and our kitchens shaped by what’s trending. But what do we see trending in 2025? Join us as we explore the top 5 trendy ingredients of 2025, what all the hype is about, and where you can get your hands on them. 1. Yuzu Yuzu is a well-known citrus used in Japanese and Korean cuisine, and its flavour is reminiscent of a combination of grapefruit, mandarin, and lemon. Yuzu is…
The proof of this nostalgic classic-turned-vogue dessert lies in its legacy, taking a contemporary turn for the even better. We’ve taken the milk tart and the pavlova, two…
Cloves don’t just add a warm, aromatic touch to dishes like biryani, curries, soups, and tea—they also pack a punch when it comes to nutrition, offering a mix of essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre. When I was younger, cloves were the warm, spicy scent that floated through my grandmother’s kitchen when she made chutney or baked fruit. I never gave much thought to what those little brown buds actually did, beyond making things smell amazing. But lately, I’ve started to pay more attention to the spices in my pantry, and cloves are the real dark horse. Small but mighty,…
At Food&Home, cooking up a storm is what we do best, and this time, we’re dishing up sizzling hake in a creamy, lemon-kissed sauce, paired with a Calcrete…
The iconic V&A Waterfront has welcomed another extraordinary dining destination, Marble Cape Town, as it celebrates its culinary journey, which began in 2016. Marble Cape Town seamlessly blends tradition, innovation, and the vibrant energy of the Mother City with its fire-driven offerings, including Cape Town’s renowned seafood. Now set to include another South African tradition: Seven Colours Sunday. Launching on Sunday, 08 June 2025 at the restaurant’s luxurious harbour-front location, in collaboration with Kfm 94.5. Seven Colours Sunday, otherwise known as “7 Colours”, is a vibrant celebration of food, music, and family, everything that makes for a quintessential South African…
Hosting a dinner party can get tricky, what with all the menu planning, dietary preferences, and seasonal availability to keep track of. To make this a little easier,…