This is an easy, deconstructed trifle that makes use of all the delicious chocolate and cherry flavours found in a traditional Black Forest cake. Be warned, it is very chocolatey! Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira
From gut-friendly food to Earl Grey tea to a renewed interest in vegetables, here are the food & drink trends that you’ll see in 2018.
2017 was a big year for desserts. 10 of the 15 most-popular recipes for 2017 that made this list were delightful sweet treats. Of course, South Africa’s most loved dessert, the Peppermint Crisp tart, took the top spot on this list, but lemon desserts seemed to have been just as popular, with the Gourmet Greek lemon tart taking the first spot in the lemon desserts category. Savoury meals were low on the priority list, with the first savoury dish coming in at number 6. Whether you craved salty or sweet, we know that 2017 was a year filled with delicious…
This festive season we’re spoiling one Food & Home Entertaining reader with an amazing foodie hamper! Want to know what’s inside? 3 x 250g bags of coffee from Craft Coffee, valued at R100 each Craft Coffee’s House blend is a 3-bean blend from India, Guatamala and Brazil. Expect Vanilla, dark chocolate and hints of toasted hazelnuts with a brown sugar sweetness. Craft Coffee combines art & science to produce some of the best roasted coffee in the world. You can expect quality products backed with super friendly and efficient service. Visit their café or book a roastery tour and experience…
Trifle, a traditional English dessert, and often enjoyed over the festive season, is a definite South African favourite on Christmas tables. Trifles are so easy to make and are a real crowd-pleaser! Below we share 10 trifle recipes your guests will love – from traditional trifle recipes to more modern trifles, this is the only trifle recipe collection you need this Christmas. Quick and easy Christmas trifle This panettone trifle is soaked in deliciously festive spirit and is our gift to busy cooks as it’s a cinch to make. Cheat’s tropical trifle The easiest dessert to quickly throw together for…
This panettone trifle is soaked in deliciously festive spirit and is our gift to busy cooks as it’s a cinch to make. Serves 4 – 6 EASY 10 minutes excluding refrigeration This quick and easy Christmas trifle has all the wow elements! You’ll need: 250ml ready-made strawberry jelly 250ml ready-made custard 250ml sliced strawberries 250ml dried cranberries 500g chocolate panettone drizzled with 100ml brandy 500ml whipped fresh cream How to do it: Decoratively place a few spoonfuls of jelly in a serving bowl followed by a spoonful of custard. Sprinkle with the strawberries, cranberries and panettone, and spoon over some…
How to buy and store berries Rich in vitamin C, the berry family includes blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, gooseberries, mulberries, raspberries, red currants and strawberries. Once berries have been picked they won’t ripen any further so it’s important to look for fruit that is plump with a deep colour and perfumed fragrance. To check for ripeness, turn the punnet upside down. If the berries stain the lid or appear mushy they may be overripe and should be avoided as they are then only good for making jam. It’s best to refrigerate berries in their packaging or on a plate lined with…
With the festive season around the corner, we are feeling the Christmas cheer and because today is also #ThrowbackThursday, we are sharing our Christmas covers from the last 10 years with you! “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” Calvin Coolidge Christmas 2007 Christmas food, tipples and tables… Eat, drink and be merry! In December 2007, we served up a magical Christmas spread. “We decided to photograph our Christmas menu special in the bush this year and so, armed…
At Food & Home Entertaining, we love puddings in every shape, taste and form! And because we know you love puddings too, we’ve rounded up the best collection of pudding recipes for you to try. Go on and indulge! Boozy fig and honey pudding Strictly for adults, this boozy fig and honey pudding is sticky, sweet and especially delicious when served with cream. The figs undermine the sweetness with their wonderful earthy flavour, and honey is the perfect sauce for such a dish. Chocolate brownie pudding “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with…
Two culinary experts got together to cook up a Christmas storm with the LG NeoChef™ microwave and what they came up with was pretty spectacular, to say the least! The microwave has become a household staple, but rewind almost four decades and it was a luxury item, mainly used to warm up food in South Africa… It all started when a passing salesman wandered into the first Hirsch’s showroom and placed the foreign looking appliance on the table. Having no idea what it did, Allan Hirsch took the problematic appliance to his wife, Margaret. Margaret saw the potential in the…
A quick and easy mint and chocolate dessert for fuss-free, modern entertaining. Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira
Perfect for SNACKING, GIFTING AND COLLECTING! Share in the happiness and add a little something special to every occasion, whether it be a birthday, a picnic, a movie night or just because it’s Monday. Available in 3 designs, these all-new collectable LINDT HELLO EMOTI tins are filled with 25 individually wrapped MINI EMOTIS made from the finest LINDT milk chocolate. Whether you’re kicking back with the girls, looking for the perfect gift for a true chocolate lover or just feel like brightening someone’s day, we’ve got you covered with: 1x HELLO EMOTI tin 5x HELLO sticks (1 in each flavour)…
Indulge in an evening of delectable wining and dining in the heart of Gauteng. Welcoming warm summer nights, we are heading off to the pristine and upmarket Waterfall Corner this November for a host of diverse culinary excursions – each tailor-made to suit a different menu profile. Come and join us for a fun evening out on the town, exploring our way through four menu selections – one course at a time. It’s going to be delicious! Waterfall Corner, situated on the corners of Woodmead- and Waterfall Drive, is perfectly positioned at the gateway to the Waterfall City precinct in…
Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek Make the most of summer in the Franschhoek winelands with a rustic picnic in true French style under majestic oaks at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. Prepared by Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst, the Grande Provence summer picnic basket is filled to the brim with delightful baguettes, artisanal brie, locally cured saucisson, Franschhoek trout, homemade preserves and butter, artisanal rosemary and sea salted crisps with whole grain mustard aioli, a crisp garden salad, and a decadent chocolate brownie. These are all perfectly rounded off with a bottle of Angels Tears wine and your choice of…
The kitchen was on fire at the Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year finals, held at the Umhlanga offices on 6 September 2017 as chefs from across the country competed head-to-head in a bid to add the coveted title to their resume, kickstart their careers and win the recognition of their peers. The results of this year’s competition clearly highlight South Africa’s ability to compete as a global culinary tourist destination. Held in three categories – Senior, Junior, and Team of 4 – the Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year is the oldest culinary competition in South Africa,…