Warm up this winter with a comforting bowl of clear oxtail soup with pearl barley. Slow-simmered until rich and deeply flavourful, this hearty recipe combines tender oxtail, nourishing vegetables, and wholesome barley for the ultimate cosy meal. Perfect for chilly evenings when only proper comfort food will do. Also See: Lasagna Soup
If you’re on a sourdough baking journey like me, you’ll know that once the bug bites, it’s hard to let go. But along with the satisfaction of baking…
Rich, saucy, and deeply comforting, chicken feet are a beloved classic across many African kitchens. Slow-cooked until tender and packed with warming spices, this dish is all about bold flavour, nostalgia, and making the most of every ingredient. Served with pap, dumplings, or steamed bread, it’s the kind of meal that brings people together around the table. Made this delicious Chicken Feet recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Benefits of eating chicken feet https://www.foodandhome.co.za/lifestyle/chicken-feet-benefits Recipe and styling by: Mufarisi Manyuha
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This winter, Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Farm is inviting guests to slow down, settle in, and lean into the kind of dining winter was made for: comforting food, good wine, and long conversations around the table. The restaurant’s refreshed seasonal menu has been designed around shared dining and the estate’s newly launched Canvas Collection wines, creating a more relaxed and interactive food-and-wine experience that feels perfectly suited to the colder months. Set on one of the Cape’s most celebrated wine estates, the experience also reflects the wider Steenberg offering. Home to the five-star Steenberg Hotel & Spa, recently awarded a…
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If your usual eggs-on-toast situation is starting to feel a little uninspired, this sesame fried eggs on tahini-yoghurt recipe is here to rescue breakfast. Crispy-edged eggs fried in nutty sesame seeds are layered over creamy tahini yoghurt and served with warm naan for scooping up every last bite. Enjoy this as a quick breakfast or a light lunch. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram Also See: Vegan shakshuka
Garlic makes up the foundations of many a dish – from Italian to Indian cuisine, and almost everything in between. It adds punch, zing, and depth to any…
When the winter chill settles in, there’s nothing better than wrapping your hands around a mug of rich, velvety hot chocolate. Infused with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, this indulgent drink delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and gentle heat. Whether you’re hosting friends or curling up under a blanket for a quiet night in, this spiced hot chocolate is the ultimate cosy-weather treat. Inspired by café-style hot chocolates but even more luxurious, it’s guaranteed to warm you from the inside out. Also See: Mouth-watering macaroni and cheese https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mouth-watering-macaroni-and-cheese
Chardonnay Day, celebrated on Thursday, 21 May 2026, is the perfect excuse to raise a glass to the granddaddy (or grand-mammy, if you prefer) of all FAT bastard’s…