• Why not combine two dessert favourites and create lemon meringue cupcakes? A fluffy cake with zesty lemon and sweet, soft meringue is the stuff of sweet dreams. The cupcakes can be baked the day before, with the filling and topping added on the day. INGREDIENTS Cupcakes 180 g butter, softened 230 g castor sugar 230 g self-raising flour 4 eggs 5 ml vanilla essence Topping 80 ml lemon juice 1 x 400 g tin condensed milk Meringue 3 egg whites 2 ml cream of tartar 80 g granulated sugar INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 175°C. Place 18 cupcake cases into…

    Sticky sweet & sour meatballs These Asian-inspired meatballs are a delightful blend of sweetness, stickiness, and sourness—a perfect treat that satisfies all cravings for a flavourful meaty snack.…

    As South Africans, if there is one thing we might not know that we all have in common, it is that we love tradition. Whether it is in our cultural practices, cooking techniques or the recipes we use – we love something that reminds us of home. The nation’s gastronomy is coming of age as chefs and home cooks alike begin to experiment with indigenous foods and plants to create dishes that are bursting with unusual flavours, and sharp contrasts, and is quintessentially South African. There is a variety of indigenous South African ingredients ranging from indigenous grain crops, vegetable crops…

    Who doesn’t love a good pizza? These mini pizzas are the perfect blend of wild mushrooms, savoury cheese, and fragrant herbs, all nestled on a crispy and chewy crust. Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a quick snack, or simply craving a gourmet treat, these Mushroom Pizzetas are sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more! Ingredients Pizza dough 100 g pancetta 500 g flour 350 ml lukewarm water 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar 10 g dried yeast Toppings a clove of garlic,  peeled a sprig of fresh thyme, leaves picked a pinch of salt extra…

    With each buttery bite, you’ll savour the perfect balance of rich, creamy feta cheese and sautéed spinach. Encased in a golden, flaky puff pastry shell, this snack is an explosion of flavours that will leave you craving more. This crispy and deliciously flaky spinach puff pastry star is the perfect snack food or pull apart appetisers. TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes+ refrigeration/ SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 300 g spinach, roughly chopped 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp  parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp dill, finely chopped ¾ cup crumbled feta 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice Zest of half…

    Try this Garden lasagne with zucchini, cashew cream, minced sunflower seeds, and tomatoes, when looking to upgrade your meat-free lasagne! This garden lasagne recipe is easy to make, made from scratch, and calls for simple ingredients.  With vegetables, cashew cream and a light and flavourful tomato and sunflower seed sauce, this Garden lasagne is sure to become a reader favourite! FOOD TEAM TIP: Use a store-bought sauce tomato sauce as a quick alternative to the tomato sauce. Top with sunflower seeds and chopped nuts between layering. Did you make this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! ALSO SEE: Tomato spinach and…