Count down to the festive season with us! Every second day, up until Christmas, we’ll be adding more scrumptious meal ideas for you to add to your festive menu. Grab your Food&Home Festive Menu Planner and start planning your festive feast. Feature image: Olga Shumytskaya via Getty Images
Homemade gifts are from the heart, so why not make some delicious homemade treats to give this festive season? We’ve rounded up some edible gift ideas to give to friends and family over the holidays. Candied popcorn https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dessert/candied-popcorn Christmas peppermint candies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/christmas-peppermint-candies Apple and pecan pie granola https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/apple-pecan-pie-granola White chocolate shards with sumac, orange and salted almonds https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/white-chocolate-shards Christmas meringue macarons https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/meringue-macarons Budget-friendly Oreo truffles https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/budget-friendly-oreo-truffles Pressed flower sugar cookies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pressed-flower-sugar-cookies ALSO SEE: Our one-stop Christmas gift shop is officially here! https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/one-stop-christmas-gift-shop
Drunken mocha mousse tartlets Creamy, cold mocha mousse in a light and delicious pastry tart. PREP TIME 40 minutes | COOK TIME 15 minutes + cooling & refrigeration | MAKES 24 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 6 sheets shortcrust pastry ¼ cup brandy 2 tsp powdered gelatine ½ cup milk ½ tbsp instant coffee granules 75 g dark chocolate (85% cocoa) 2 egg yolks ¼ cup caster sugar ⅔ cup heavy cream ⅓ cup cocoa 125 g raspberries You will need A 9cm round cutter 24 x 4cm mini fluted brioche pans METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Grease 24…
International Cake Day is a time to share our favourite show-stopping and delectable cake recipes. Browse our delicious selection of gourmet cake recipes to add to your Pinterest dessert recipe board. Toasted S’mores Cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/toasted-smores-cake Cinnamon sponge with raspberries & lavender https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/cinnamonsponge Simnebun cake with Italian meringue & caramel-chocolate sauce https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dessert/cake/simnebun-cake-meringue-caramel-chocolate Donna Crous’ Celebration Chocolate Cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/donna-crous-celebration-chocolate-cake Strawberry & coconut shortbread cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/strawberry-coconut-shortbread-cake Granadilla meringue cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/granadilla-meringue-cake Chocolate and almond “stained glass” cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/caxton/chocolate-and-almond-stained-glass-cake Gin cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/gin-cake Flower-fetti cake with cream cheese icing https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/flower-fetti-cake-cream-cheese-icing Frozen tiramisu mousse cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/frozen-tiramisu-mousse-cake ALSO SEE: Add this Velvet Cake Co. fairy loaf to your…
It’s only one week until the first of December, which means only seven days until the season of advent begins. One fun and traditional way to celebrate advent is with an advent calendar, which allows you to count down each day in December leading up to Christmas. Historically, chocolate or DIY advent calendars were the only option for us in South Africa. However, nowadays there are all sorts of offerings that will suit anyone. Here is a roundup of some of the best advent calendars that you can find in 2022 – and they are all available in South Africa!…
Looking for something fun to do with that special someone (that doesn’t break the bank)? We’ve rounded up some date ideas that foodies will love – all for under R500. Scrumptious burger night A fun summer picnic https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/cape-town/vouchers/a-gourmet-picnic-for-2-in-ashton/ Belgian chocolate pairing experience https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/cape-town/vouchers/belgian-chocolate-pairing-for-2/ Gin tasting for two https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/cape-town/vouchers/gin-tasting-for-2-in-langebaan/ A lavish three-course meal https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/cape-town/vouchers/3-course-meal-for-2-people-in-cape-town/ Something sweet Gourmet pizza date night https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/johannesburg/vouchers/enjoy-any-2-gourmet-pizzas-for-2-people-in-lanseria/ Breakfast buffet for two https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/cape-town/vouchers/enjoy-the-breakfast-buffet-for-2-people-at-the-eatery/ Looking for more deals in your area? Take a look at what else is on offer here. Be sure to check out The 15 Best Places to Visit in Johannesburg. ALSO SEE: Best burger spots for under…
Although Thanksgiving in November is traditionally an American holiday, Mogau Seshoene, aka The Lazy Makoti, demonstrated the value of giving thanks and showing appreciation for those around us – regardless of where we live. Thanksgiving is all about sharing good food with friends and family, and reflecting on all that we’re thankful for. The Lazy Makoti did just that in a beautiful and heartfelt celebration in gratitude to her friends and family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lazy Makoti (@thelazymakoti) With delicious food and gorgeous decorations, this South African Thanksgiving celebration is one…
The Skinnie Chef, founded by Emma van Zyl, is all about delicious vegan treats that are guilt-free. We recently chatted to Emma about her philosophy behind The Skinnie Chef and what’s to come for this local brand. I want The Skinnie Chef products to be for everyone with no intimidation. Yes it’s healthy and low calorie, but that is not a limitation it is just a perk. I want that to be for everyone no matter what diet or lifestyle you follow. – Emma van Zyl READ MORE: Foodie of the month: The Skinnie Chef, creator of wholesome vegan snacks…
Make a healthier version of traditional fried chicken using an airfryer. These spicy fried drumsticks are not only lower in calories but are big on taste too.
This pastry chef keeps going viral on TikTok for his unbelievable chocolate creations. From robots to a rocking horse, he has made a number of edible art pieces that you actually have to see him create to believe the results. Chef Amaury Guichon grew up near Geneva and trained in France, and has become a firm favourite on TikTok over the last year due to his ambitious and sometimes wacky desserts. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of his most highly-viewed and mind-blowing videos. First up is this enormous chocolate giraffe that has amassed over 300 million views: …
One thing is true about South Africans, we love a good time, and it’s safe to say that nothing will be different this festive season. Whether you are the host with the most, the enthusiastic braai master, or you simply want a tasty treat for your me-time, Woolies has got you covered with new food ideas and a smorgasbord of flavour! Sweet or savoury, there’s a little something for everyone. Here’s what’s on the menu: Starters/Snacks Deli entertaining and snacking Let’s get your braai or dinner party off to a deli-cious start with Woolworths’ new deli patés and rice bites,…
Dairy-free rooibos banana bread As if banana bread couldn’t get any healthier! Try this moist vegan and dairy-free rooibos banana bread recipe. PREP TIME 25 minutes | COOK TIME 1 hour | MAKES 8 Slices | DAIRY-FREE | VEGETARIAN | VEGAN INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 1 cup wholewheat flour ½ cup ground almonds 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 bananas, peeled ½ cup soy milk ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil 200 g tofu ½ cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 rooibos tea…
A super fun way to enjoy the festive period and get into the Christmas spirit is with an advent calendar. If you don’t know, an advent calendar counts down the days of (duh!) advent, meaning the first of December all the way until Christmas day. Most people’s first thought when it comes to advent calendars is usually a shop-bought chocolate calendar, but there are actually a number of other fun and different options these days! What we are focusing on today, however, are DIY or traditional wooden advent calendars that you must fill yourself. As the festive season quickly approaches,…
Inflammation is an aspect of our body’s defence mechanism against foreign matter. When our immune system identifies something that does not belong in our body, this triggers inflammation, which is a result of removing this foreign matter and stimulating the healing process. Generally, inflammation is supposed to be acute, which means that it is a result of a trauma or a specific harmful stimuli – it comes on quickly and only lasts a short period of time. In some cases, inflammation can become chronic, which means slow and long-lasting inflammation. In the case of chronic inflammation, the body’s immune response…
To celebrate World Vegan Month, we chatted to Emma van Zyl, founder of The Skinnie Chef, to find out all about her brand and her range of unique vegan products. What sparked the idea to create The Skinnie Chef range of products? There were so many little things that lead me to create these products. The first is, I have a very big sweet tooth and decided to transition to the healthier side of life. I started experimenting baking delicious treats using vegetables and fruits and absolutely loved it, and I loved sharing the treats with people and shocking them…