• If you have ever had chicken cooked in beer you will know that beer imparts an amazing flavour to the meat. This one-pot dish beer chicken is a variation of the one traditional version. It goes very well with rice or slices of lightly buttered baguette (French loaf). As with most one-pot dishes, you can double the recipe, provided your pot is big enough to take the load. Add about 15 minutes at the most onto the cooking time. ALSO SEE: One Pot Mediterranean Chicken https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/one-pot-mediterranean-chicken

    The shin of an animal does an incredible amount of work, and as a result has to be cooked long and slow until melting and tender. After cooking it for five hours or thereabouts, what you get in return is the most sticky, melting meat and all the intense goodness that comes out of the bone. Feel free to experiment with red wine and other interesting root veg like turnips. Pre-order your shin from the butcher, as the bone is often taken out. ALSO SEE: Slow cooker Italian lamb shanks with barley https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/slow-cooker-italian-lamb-shanks-with-barley

    That after-dinner hunger usually creeps in while we are watching television and catching up on our favourite series and soapies. Truth is, we all have experienced getting just a bit hungry after dinner, and the closest thing to eat or that we usually gravitate towards is usually not the healthiest option. Truth is, we shouldn’t be eating anything heavy after 8 pm. According to the Net Doctor, the kind of food that one is likely to gravitate towards after dinner consists of high-calorie foods like chocolate, ice cream, and crisps which are not necessarily eaten through hunger, but for other reasons…

    It’s World Guacamole Month! Guac is the ultimate snack — easy to make, tasty, and versatile. It’s not just for Tex-Mex; it goes with just about everything and is the perfect addition to a braai meal. Celebrate by adding avo to your favourite dish. ALSO SEE: Pita pizzas with brie and avocado https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pita-pizzas-with-brie-and-avocado Recipe supplied by Protactic Strategic Communications/South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) Feature image: South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA)