• The new Instant Vortex 13L Air Fryer Oven is the ultimate kitchen upgrade, combining a traditional oven’s versatility with the speed and efficiency of an air fryer making it the perfect gift for your loved ones this festive season. This spacious 13 L capacity oven, designed for familiar and busy households, features three multi-level cooking trays, allowing you to prepare various meals simultaneously. With nine versatile functions, including Air Fry Rotisserie, Roast, Grill, Bake, Toast, Reheat, Dehydrate and Proofing, you can effortlessly whip up a range of recipes from crispy fries to succulent roasts or even freshly baked breads, biscuits…

    There’s something universally comforting about a cookie — the buttery crumble of a shortbread, the gooey center of a chocolate chip classic, the spiced warmth of a ginger snap… Ice-cream sandwich cookies The ultimate vanilla cookie dough No-bake chocolate halva cookies Peanut-butter cookies with honey and cinnamon butter Triple chocolate almond cookies Raspberry shortbread cookies Shortbread cookies with granadilla cream Choc-chip cookie dough pie ALSO SEE: Check out this genius cookie cooling hack https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/cookie-cooling-hack

    Summer days call for sunshine, good vibes and alfresco feasts. But there’s nothing worse than warm drinks and soggy salads cramping your style. Keep your cool with these no-sweat hacks to stay frosty all season long! Ice, ice baby! Invest in reusable ice packs or DIY your own by freezing water in resealable bags or sturdy containers. Pro tip: Add salt to the water — it lowers the freezing point, keeping your ice icy for longer. Frozen layers Freeze water bottles or juice pouches to double as ice packs. Stack them strategically in your cooler — they’ll keep everything chilled…

    There’s something undeniably comforting about a pâté that’s smooth, rich, and served with crisp, warm toast. It’s the kind of dish that brings people together, whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply enjoying a quiet moment. Perfect for the season, this festive chicken liver and sage pâté with toast promises to become a timeless favourite at your table. Make your chicken liver pâté up to 2 days before and store, covered with cling film, in the fridge. ALSO SEE: Show-stopping stars and floating berries trifle Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi  Photograph by Dylan Swart 

    This festive season, the kitchen heats up as Celebrity MasterChef South Africa debuts on SABC 3. The six-part series brings together 12 well-known South African celebrities to compete in a culinary showdown like no other. With a whopping R1 million at stake and no Instagram stories allowed, it’s guaranteed to be messy, dramatic and utterly unmissable! Cooking for a cause Celebrity MasterChef isn’t just about who can whip up the tastiest dishes — it’s about heart. Each celebrity is cooking to make Christmas brighter for their chosen charity. The winner will split the R1 million prize, donating R500 000 to…