With winter at its peak, there’s no better time to curl up with a cup of something warm and indulgent. Our extraordinary spiced hot chocolate is rich, velvety, and just the right amount of fiery. A sweet and spicy ending to the week, it’s the ultimate chocolatey treat that’ll warm you from the inside out. Also See: Mouth-watering macaroni and cheese https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mouth-watering-macaroni-and-cheese
Amarula-Spiked White Hot Chocolate This Amarula-spiked white hot chocolate is guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out amid the colder season ! Its sweet, creamy deliciousness will kick the cold away and warm even the coldest night. TOTAL TIME 20 minutes | SERVINGS 6-8 INGREDIENTS 750ml (3 cups) full-cream milk 3 cinnamon quills 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla essence tiny pinch salt 185g condensed milk 2 x 80g slabs white chocolate, finely chopped Amarula, to taste Mini pink and white marshmallows, to serve METHOD PLACE the milk, cinnamon quills, vanilla essence and salt in a medium pot and simmer…
Calling all chocolate and coffee lovers! Indulge in these chocolate buns with coffee ganache, perfect for your next dessert. Chocolate and coffee make the ultimate dessert duo, and these buns are no different. They’re made with luxurious dark chocolate and bold coffee, then elevated with spicy whipped cream—featuring cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom. They’re the perfect treat for colder days! Made these chocolate buns with coffee ganache? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also see: Macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/macadamia-and-chocolate-upside-down-cake
A delicious and nutritious snack you can make at home. These cranberry chocolate snack bars are great for breakfast on the go and delicious snacks to add to the kids’ lunchbox. They’re the perfect balance between sweet, tart, and chewy goodness. Whether you need a quick energy boost or a delicious lunchbox snack, these no-fuss bars are easy to make and even easier to love. Made these Cranberry chocolate snack bars? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram ALSO SEE: Homemade cashew, coconut and rose granola Feature image: Aremedia
Chocolate banana, avocado smoothie is a healthy nutritional dietary friendly snack. Banana and avocado are a creamy combination which makes the treat taste delicious and thick. It is a perfect treat to pop into popsicle moulds and freeze which makes it a cooling yummy snack to give to children on warm spring and summer days. Ingredients: Almond milk Bananas, peeled or frozen, 300g Avocados, peeled or froze, 300g Baby spinach, 5-10 leaves Raw cacao powder Chia seeds Creamy peanut butter or almond butter Ground cinnamon Vanilla extract Honey for sweetening, 2 spoons Ice blocks Equipment: Blender Popsicle mould Instructions: Prepare…
Forget vetkoek and jam and make this sweet treat instead! Tradition with a twist, these delicious vetkoek twists are the ultimate indulgence. Tip from the team: If you are making vetkoek and mince, use any leftover dough to make these delicious twists. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram TRY THIS: Butternut vetkoek with bacon and syrup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/butternut-vetkoek-with-bacon-and-syrup
This cake will win the heart of anyone this Valentines Day! A chocolate cake with shortbread lollipops and fresh strawberries is the perfect dessert for the colour-loving chocoholic in your life. ALSO SEE: How to-Heart cupcakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/how-to-heart-cupcakes
Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the same without a little chocolate decadence, and these rich, velvety chocolate mousse treats are just what you need. Whether it’s for breakfast in bed or a late-night indulgence, they’re the perfect way to make the day extra special. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) ALSO SEE: Double-chocolate mousse cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/double-chocolate-mousse-cake-2
Macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake Celebrate International Chocolate Cake Day with a twist — literally! This macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake is the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for dessert or paired with your afternoon coffee, this treat is as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Ready to flip your dessert game? Made this macadamia & chocolate upside-down cake? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE:10 show stopping-cake recipes Feature image: Aremedia
Dripping white chocolate “candle” cakes with eggnog sponge and nutmeg-rum buttercream icing are the ultimate festive treat! These stunners are as delicious as they are dramatic. ALSO SEE: Angel snow-globe cake with brandy-butter icing Recipe, styling and photography by Katelyn Allegra Assisted by Cassandra Upton
Lamingtons are said to be the creation of Armand Galland, French-born chef to Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland, Australia, at the end of the 19th century. Faced with unexpected guests, Armand is storied to have cut up day-old vanilla sponge cake and dipped the slices in chocolate and coconut. A resounding hit! To make this a vegan trifle: To make the trifle vegan: in the jelly, replace the 4 x 2g gelatine leaves with 8g agar agar; in the Lamingtons, replace the 2 large eggs with 55g chickpea flour mixed with 90ml water. For the mousse, replace the whipped cream…
Spiced chocolate cheesecake with a Christmas-cake crust is a festive spin on a classic favourite, perfect for holiday gatherings. Its unique twist brings a touch of seasonal charm to any dessert table, making it a must-try treat for the season. Did you make this spiced chocolate cheesecake with Christmas-cake crust? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram ALSO SEE: 10 trifle recipes guests will love this Christmas
Enjoy this sugar- free almond, sea salt and toasted millet dark chocolate bark delight. As the saying goes “What you see before you, my friend, is the result of a lifetime of chocolate.” ALSO SEE: Beetroot and dark chocolate meringue cake
If there’s ever a day to indulge in sweet decadence, it’s World Chocolate Cupcake Day! These bite-sized treats are perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings with every fluffy, rich bite. And what better way to explore new baking inspiration than looking to TikTok, where creative home bakers and foodies whip up mouth-watering chocolate cupcakes with unique twists. From gooey centers to elegant toppings, we’ve rounded up our favourite TikTok chocolate cupcake recipes to make this celebration extra delicious. @chelsweets There’s just something about chocolate and peanut butter 😮💨 ##chocolate##peanutbutter##cupcakes ♬ original sound – chelsweets @imaneskitchen Cupcakes Oreo Ingrédients cupcakes: -83…
These decadent Chocolate Tarts with salted caramel and meringue are regal and rich, perfect to impress your guests at a dinner party! Recipe by Andria Neophytou ALSO SEE: Salted caramel hertzoggies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/salted-caramel-hertzoggies