• This pomegranate-glazed Christmas ham is the kind of centrepiece that makes the festive table feel extra special. Sweet, sticky and jewel-toned, the glaze caramelises beautifully in the oven, giving the ham a glossy finish and a gentle balance of sweet and savoury flavours. It’s a celebration classic with a fresh, modern twist – perfect for sharing with family, slicing for leftovers and serving again long after the last cracker has been pulled. ALSO SEE: NAARTJIE AND GINGER BEER-GLAZED GAMMON

    South Africa’s festive season promptly starts on 01 December – without fail. The month is filled with little sweet treats, festive cocktails, and long lunches – not to mention glazed gammon, peppermint crisp tart, trifle, and sneaky soft serves after a scorching day. Although fun, these gatherings and foods can feel overwhelming if you’re navigating diabetes (or cooking for a loved one who is). Instead of approaching December with dread, arm yourself with clarity: what diabetes actually is, how it’s caused, and what food myths make the holidays harder than they need to be. With a dietitian’s help, we break…

    The magic begins with a generous rub of festive herbs and spices, infusing the pork belly with warm, aromatic flavours that evoke the holiday season! This delectable roast is a culinary masterpiece that is guaranteed to be a crowd favourite. Made this Crispy Christmas Pork Belly recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! Also See: Crispy pork belly with caramel vinegar https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/crispy-pork-belly-caramel-vinegar

    If there’s one thing the festive season guarantees, it’s leftovers. After Christmas lunch and the New Year’s spread, the fridge is usually packed – and right at the centre of it all sits a generous piece of gammon. Too good to waste, too versatile to repeat in the same way twice, it’s worth keeping a few clever ideas up your sleeve for the days that follow the feast.  Read more: How do you like to spend Christmas? A look at festive season food traditions around the world Gammon earns its place on the festive table. It feeds a crowd, takes…