• These Festive Waffles turn classic waffles into playful holiday treats — perfect for Christmas breakfasts, brunches or festive gatherings. Crispy, golden waffles are cut into quarters and transformed into waffle pops on sticks, then dipped in rich milk chocolate, white chocolate, or gooey caramel and scattered with dried cranberries, candy stars, and crunchy pretzels. Fun to make and even more fun to eat! Also See: Blueberry waffles with banana and maple bacon https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/blueberry-waffles-banana-maple-bacon

    Bright, tropical and delightfully vegan, this Vegan Piña Colada Pavlova combines airy aquafaba (chickpea brine) meringue with creamy coconut pastry cream and juicy pineapple. Finished with granadilla pulp and toasted coconut, it’s a show-stopping dessert that brings sunshine to any table — quintessential for summer celebrations or vegan-friendly dinner parties. Also See: Negroni meringue pavlova wreath with oranges, pomegranate and candied pecans https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/negroni-meringue-pavlova-wreath-with-oranges-pomegranate-and-candied-pecans-2

    Who says Christmas lunch has to be all about the roast? Swop the marathon of meats for roots and go big on flavour with a plant-based spread that’s every bit as indulgent, flavourful, colourful and festive. Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts teamed up with vegan colleague Jed Barendse, Junior Content Creator, to create a show-stopping Christmas menu that serves six and is every bit as festive. Festive fizz welcome drink: Lychee mimosa How to make: Drain one to two tins of lychees and gently crush to release the juice. Pour the lychee juice into glasses and top with your choice of bubbly. Float fresh whole peeled lychees in each glass or add fresh thyme, rosemary, or sliced…

    Entertaining doesn’t need to be extravagant to feel special – it just needs a little forethought and a few reliable go-to pieces you can pull out time and again. Whether you’re hosting a lazy Sunday lunch, an early evening braai or an impromptu garden get-together, having an entertainer’s “bag of tricks” on hand takes the stress out of hosting and lets you focus on what really matters: good food, easy conversation and a relaxed atmosphere. From mood-setting lighting to practical serveware and a few fun extras that encourage guests to linger, these essentials help you create gatherings that feel effortless,…

    Need something big for that holiday dessert? Look no further than this festive ice-cream bombe! Bursting with flavour and celebratory cheer, it’s a surefire showstopper for pudding.Layered with creamy ice cream and bursts of seasonal flavour, it’s a nostalgic yet elegant dessert that feels celebratory without being fussy. Best of all, it’s made ahead, leaving you free to enjoy the moment while dessert quietly waits in the freezer for its grand reveal. ALSO SEE: Angel snow-globe cake with brandy-butter icing