• Loadshedding Halloumi Salad Halloumi cheese is the star of the show in this vegetarian and loadshedding friendly halloumi salad recipe! Once crisped in a pan or on the grill, this cheese becomes amazingly crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. TOTAL TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 2  INGREDIENTS For the salad 300 g Asparagus spears, woody ends snapped off 1 Eggplant, cut into 1cm thick slices 2 Red peppers, roughly chopped 200 g Halloumi cheese, cut into 1cm thick slices 2 tbsp Olive oil For the dressing Small bunch flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped ½ Shallot, finely chopped…

    We’re venturing out to the Deep South this weekend in search of some of the best breakfast spots. But where exactly is the Deep South? For anyone who doesn’t know, Capetonians fondly refer to the area from Noordhoek all the way around the southern side of the Cape Peninsula ending in Muizenberg as the Deep South of Cape Town. The area encompasses the coastal suburbs of Kommetjie, Scarborough, Cape Point, Glencairn, Simons Town, Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay. There’s something magical about this part of Cape Town and its sleepy laidback suburbs, the locals are friendly and easy-going, but it’s…

    A quick chicken salad is the perfect lunch to wrap up and take to the office. Healthy, easy, and deliciously filling. ALSO SEE: Mustard potato salad https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mustard-potato-salad

    Among Cape Town’s various cuisines, one savoury delight stands out as a timeless favourite – falafel. Rooted in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, falafel has won the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide with its blend of flavours and wholesome goodness. At its essence, falafel is a savoury and satisfying culinary creation crafted from chickpeas or fava beans, skilfully blended with aromatic herbs and spices. The mixture is then shaped into small patties or balls before being fried to a crisp golden brown. This combination of textures and tastes makes falafel a delightful treat. The origins of falafel trace back thousands…

    “Every year, in August, our country marks Women’s Month, where we pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women,” the South African government’s website stated last year in celebration of Women’s Month. This year marks the 67th Anniversary since 20 000 women stood up against unequal power relations, creating a conducive environment for following generations of women to take control of their lives. “In SA we are not at the point of equal opportunities in the cheffing industry,” Chef…

    Cheers to the weekend! Mimosas are why we brunch and raspberry mimosas just make them better. We’ve added a spin on the classic mimosa with an infusion of berries. This raspberry mimosa with fresh berries, a touch of mint, and cranberry juice will brighten up any special occasion and it only takes 10 minutes to make! Made these Raspberry mimosas?  Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Summertime rose and raspberry mocktail Recipes & styling: Kate Turner

    Beef Lasagne Our Winter Issue cover star is well deserving of the limelight! Nothing quite beats a warm and cheesy home-made beef lasagne on those chilly winter evenings.…