If your household goes through tubs of yoghurt for breakfast bowls, smoothies, dips, and even savoury sauces, it might be worth trying to make your own. With just a little time and patience, you can enjoy all the benefits of fresh, homemade yoghurt, straight from your kitchen. Benefits of homemade yoghurt Homemade yoghurt might seem like an added chore, but the pros outweigh the cons: Your preference: You have total control over the ingredients. Less sugar, no additives, creating probiotic-rich yoghurts, and using your preferred milk (full cream, low fat, or even plant-based). Cost-effective: If you’re a regular yoghurt-eater, it is…
For over 30 years, Carrol Boyes has been a beacon of timeless elegance and creative excellence, captivating collectors and design lovers alike with luxury home and lifestyle products.…
A well-stocked freezer can be a lifesaver. Whether you’re juggling a busy week or simply want to cut down on daily cooking, freezing meals gives you a head start. Done properly, frozen food retains its flavour, texture and nutritional value – but without the right techniques, you risk soggy pasta, freezer burn or mystery tubs lost at the back. Here’s how to freeze cooked meals the right way so your meal prep stays fresh, organised, and stress-free. Read more: 4 reasons you should consider meal prepping Choose freezer-friendly meals Not every dish loves the freezer. Some foods, like leafy salads,…
Last year, Food&Home introduced readers to La Motte Bakery, where master baker Markus Färbinger’s influence and philosophy brought a renewed focus on bread in its most authentic, wholesome…
TODAY® offers affordable and convenient entertaining solutions, allowing you to spend more time with your loved ones than in the kitchen. The delicious and versatile frozen range is perfect for today and every other day! TODAY® ‘s product quality and convenient baking offering have become South Africa’s no.1 Puff Pastry. The TODAY® pastry range consists of ready-rolled puff pastry and shortcrust pastry, as well as a range of frozen sausage rolls and mini puffs, easy to bake for everyday entertaining. TODAY® – Think it, make it, bake it! For all your fuss-free entertaining needs. Making Puff pastry from scratch is…
These super succulent lamb burger patties are made using an ingenious hack. Topped with smashed avocado, tzatiki, caramelised onion and veg, these burgers make an epic midweek meal…
Soak up the last of winter’s chill with this light, fuss-free sheet pan vegetable soup. Roasted to perfection in just 30 minutes, the veggies caramelise beautifully in the oven before being blended into a velvety, flavour-packed soup. A swirl of cream adds just the right touch of indulgence, while golden cheese toasties on the side make it a comforting meal without the effort. Simple, wholesome, and perfect for weeknights when you need something warm and satisfying—this sheet pan soup is winter’s easiest hug in a bowl. Whip this recipe up in a flash, either on the stove, in the oven,…
The freezer is one of my secret weapons in the kitchen. When I’ve had a long day or run out of ideas of what to make for dinner…
Butter is one of those everyday kitchen staples we don’t give much thought to – until it tears a hole through your slice of fresh bread because it’s rock-hard from the fridge. The big question is: should butter live on the counter or in the fridge? Read more: 5 ways to use leftover buttermilk The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all – it depends on the type of butter you buy, how hot your kitchen gets, and how quickly you use it: Butter is mostly made up of fat, which naturally makes it quite resistant to bacteria. That’s why, unlike milk or cream,…
Bright, zesty, and perfect for any braai or quick dinner. This lime and chilli chicken with smoky corn recipe brings bold flavours to your plate with minimal fuss.…