• If you are searching to find the perfect meat-free alternatives to dazzle your guests, this festive season. We’ve surely got you covered with amazing dishes that offer that Christmas gourmet charm.  Hot and sour cucumber with sticky mushroom noodles https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/hot-and-sour-cucumber-with-sticky-mushroom-noodles Basil, spinach and ricotta gnudi with red pepper and tomato sugo https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/basil-spinach-ricotta-gnudi-red-pepper-tomato-sugo Cauliflower “risotto” with lemon, leeks and mascarpone https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/cauliflower-risotto-lemon-leeks-mascarpone Spiced lentil & sweet potato mini pot pies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spiced-lentil-sweet-potato-mini-pot-pies ALSO SEE: 9 Kitchen hacks for Christmas success https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/9-kitchen-hacks-christmas-success Feature image: Pexels

    Get ready to turn the kitchen upside down with this dazzling spicy rice dish. With its aromatic flavours, this awesome dish is sure to never disappoint. Whether served…

    Perfect for a light lunch or a chic starter, these pea and prawn patties bring a great combination of flavours to the table. Fresh peas and succulent prawns are blended into crisp golden patties, offering a balance of sweetness and umami goodness. Paired with a refreshing watercress salad tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Serve with a dollop of creamy yogurt or aioli for a truly elevated experience. Made these pea & prawn patties with watercress salad? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Braaied prawns with chili lime dressing Feature image: Aremedia

    A delicious, boozy twist on a South African classic, this Irish coffee malva pudding with make your guests giddy with happiness! Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram ALSO SEE: Pear and phyllo pastry milk tart https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/pears-and-phyllo-pastry-milk-tart Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi; Photograph by Dylan Swart

    The winners of the 2024 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced at a black-tie gala dinner at the Five Star Arabella Hotel & Spa on Saturday, 23 November, with Kiara Scott Farmer and Mika Engelbrecht claiming top trophy honours respectively.  Diners Club introduced the Winemaker of the Year award to encourage local winemakers to raise the standard of wines produced in South Africa, and the Young Winemaker of the Year award was established to encourage winemakers under the age of 30 to develop their skills, express their individuality, and add to the future prestige…

    Summer gives us the perfect reason to be outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun. But let’s be honest, even with our best intentions, sunburns happen.   As someone who knows the sting of forgetting sunscreen a little too well, I’ve discovered that what you eat—and what you can put on your skin—makes a difference when it comes to soothing sunburns.   According to Very Well Health, here’s a guide to foods and natural remedies that double as healing treats for your skin.   Carrots  Carrots aren’t just for improving eyesight—they’re packed with beta-carotene, a carotenoid that protects and repairs…