From easy malva pudding to creamy one-pot chicken, our Food & Home readers have been busy in the kitchen this year! As we look back on the first half of 2025, we’ve rounded up the top 10 recipes you’ve clicked, cooked, and loved the most. Whether you’re after a new go-to dinner or inspiration for your next sweet treat, these top picks prove what’s been trending in kitchens across the country. Top 10 of Your Favourite Recipes 1. How to make easy pancakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/how-to-make-easy-pancakes 2. No-bake blueberry cheesecake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dessert/no-bake-blueberry-cheesecake 3. Baked milk tart https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/baked-milk-tart 4. One-pot Creamy Chicken https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/one-pot-creamy-chicken-2 5.…
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The refrigerator is one of the hardest-working appliances in the kitchen, preserving food and drink by keeping cool 24/7. You might think you’re using it optimally (after all, how hard can it be, right?), but small mistakes in how you pack, clean, and use it could be shortening the life of your groceries (even your health). Here are the most common fridge slip-ups and how to fix them. You’re not making the most of your fridge We’ve all been there: you’ve just come home from a great grocery shopping trip, only to find that you’re running out of storage space…
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There’s something magical about a dish that brings comfort, colour, and nourishment all to the same table. At AGT, we believe that food should be as vibrant and wholesome as the people who enjoy it. That’s why we’re sharing this creamy, sun-dried tomato and chickpea delight – a recipe that celebrates plant-powered ingredients without compromising on indulgence. Rich coconut cream, fragrant herbs, and our premium chickpeas come together in a velvety sauce that’s as inviting as a home-cooked hug. Whether you’re serving it over fluffy rice, with crusty bread, or enjoying it straight from the pot, this is proof that…
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From sun-soaked afternoons to golden-hour rituals and sultry nights, Ocaso is the new Mexican-inspired dining and cocktail destination in Oxford Parks, Johannesburg. As Corona’s first dedicated flagship venue in South Africa, it was created to embody the brand’s love of golden hour moments, inviting guests to linger longer. Developed by seasoned restaurateur Heinz Rynners from Boulder Group, along with Ben Stanger and Luke Dakers of the Monseca Hospitality Group, Ocaso combines thoughtful design, vibrant food, crafted cocktails, and atmospheric rituals in a space designed to bring the brand to life. From table-side guac to sunset gongs Every day at sunset, a…
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Seven iconic landmarks, seven cool-climate wines and seven gourmet canapés. On 27 and 28 August 2025, experience them all at the Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve celebration. At this special occasion, seven distinctive varietal wines crafted by the Durbanville Hills winemaking team, headed up by cellarmaster Pieter-Niel Rossouw, in honour of seven iconic Cape Town landmarks, the Collectors Reserve, are served with seven gourmet canapés. Explore different tasting stations, where the winemakers will share the stories behind the wines and the landmarks that inspired them. Afterwards, enjoy a skilfully designed two-course dinner at the award-winning Tangram Restaurant. Begin with the Cape…
Elevate your next gathering with a show-stopping twist on baked cheese. This indulgent appetiser pairs creamy, melty Camembert (or Brie) with richly scented vincotto-soaked figs, while crisp, golden…