There’s a reason meatballs are a weeknight favourite: they’re comforting, versatile and endlessly adaptable. From South African-inspired boerewors meatballs with spicy chakalaka to herbed meatballs baked in tomato sauce, these recipes put a delicious spin on the humble frikkadel. Whether you’re after a hearty family dinner or something a little different for your next meal, there’s a mouth-watering meatballs recipe here for you. 1. Mealie meal pizza with spicy chakalaka and boerewors meatballs Pizza, but not the way you know it. 2. Herbed meatballs in tomato sauce Simple ingredients are transformed into this homely Italian-inspired herbed meatball bake,…
Heritage Month is a good opportunity to look beyond familiar South African dishes and consider the ingredients that have long been part of the country’s food heritage. South…
Cadbury Dairy Milk, Mzansi’s number one chocolate brand, is bringing its globally celebrated ‘Made To Share’ campaign to local shelves with a uniquely South African twist, inviting consumers to celebrate the everyday acts of generosity that often go unnoticed. Rooted in Cadbury’s long-standing belief that generosity is at the heart of meaningful human connection, the campaign recognises that the most memorable acts of generosity are often the simplest. Rather than grand gestures, it’s the small, everyday contributions that help families, friends and communities come together. To bring this idea to life, Cadbury Dairy Milk has introduced a range of limited-edition…
For many South Africans, Sunday lunch is more than just a meal – it’s a ritual. A table filled with slow-cooked meat, colourful vegetables, comforting starches, homemade bread…
Rich, creamy and wonderfully indulgent, this Amarula and chocolate crème brûlée puts a South African twist on a classic French dessert. Silky Amarula and dark chocolate custards are layered together before being chilled and finished with a crisp, caramelised sugar topping. Crack through the brûléed crust to reveal the two creamy layers underneath. Also See: Baked milk tart https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/baked-milk-tart
If your Heritage Day plans usually involve a fire, good food and a group of friends, Heinz has another option for the calendar. The brand is hosting Heinz…
On a farm at the edge of Stellenbosch, where the suburban fringe gives way to the Jonkershoek Valley, Rozendal has spent more than two decades perfecting something that cannot be rushed. This spring, that patience was recognised again: Rozendal’s Fynbos Vinegar has been awarded both Gold and an Award of Distinction by Food & Home in 2026. It’s a fitting turn for a business that began, quite literally, by accident. From Wine to Vinegar Kurt Ammann made his first wine vintage at Rozendal in 1983. The farm, whose name means roughly “horses in the valley” in Dutch, had food in…
Bright, juicy and bursting with flavour, this tropical fruit salad is a refreshing way to start the day. A colourful mix of papaya, mango, guava, kiwi, granadilla and…
Heritage Day is made for gathering around the table, and we’ve rounded up some of our favourite recipes to help you make the most of it. From braai-day classics and proudly South African favourites to fresh salads, sharing plates, refreshing drinks and indulgent desserts, there’s something for every kind of Heritage Day feast. Gather your people, fire up the braai and let the celebrations begin. F&H’s Favourite Heritage Day recipes 1. Split pea poppers with pickled radish https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/split-pea-poppers-pickled-radish 2. Quick and easy cheeseboard idea https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/quick-and-easy-cheeseboard-idea 3. Warm honey & blue cheese dip with fresh figs https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/warm-honey-blue-cheese-dip-with-fresh-figs …
By Cartier Tsholo, entertainment and TV critic There was a time when watching television meant exactly that: sitting in front of a television set at a particular time,…