Introducing vegetables to your little ones can be a challenge, especially if they are picky eaters. Many parents default to steaming or boiling veggies, thinking it’s the best way to ensure their children get the nutrients they need for growth. However, this doesn’t have to be the only approach. Don’t hesitate to experiment with different tips and tricks to get your kids excited about these nutritious foods. From experimenting with spices to making veggies resemble French fries, let’s explore some fun ways to make vegetables as appealing as chicken nuggets. Incorporate vegetables into favourite foods: Incorporating veggies into your…
Grilling pineapple is a simple way to take your braai game to the next level. The heat caramelises the natural sugars in the pineapple, adding a smoky flavour…
I adore apples in every shape and form – tart and crunchy, sweet and juicy, fresh, baked, caramelized, stewed – the works. They’re the easiest lunchbox treats, the most convenient quick snack, and the humblest dessert ingredient that never disappoints. Here is my take on the classic apple pie that can take on so many jackets: an apple caramel pecan pie – a fruit-focused pie made with a combination of Dutoit Agri’s Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, steeped in a brown sugar liquid, swirled with caramel treat and pecan nuts, baked in a flaky buttery pastry casing, topped with…
When it comes to selecting fresh fish, there’s more to consider than meets the eye. The quality of your catch can make or break the dish. With a…
Flavour your fish curry in any way you please using Durban, Cape Malay or Thai influences. HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 30 min | SERVES 6 | GLUTEN-FREE | QUICK & EASY INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 potatoes, cut into wedges 500 grams white fish fillets, cut into 2.5 cm pieces 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 cinnamon stick 800 grams mild curry cook-in-sauce 200 grams green beans, halved lengthways 750 grams packaged microwave white rice, cooked 45 grams roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped ½ cup chopped coriander METHOD HEAT oil in a large pan over…
Trifle shouldn’t only be reserved for Christmas. Make this delicious strawberry, Madeira and lemon curd trifle as an anytime dessert. ALSO SEE: Milk tart éclair trifle with pinotage jelly…
Once you’ve tried this ingenious folding technique, you’ll never go back to boring ol’ quesadillas again! INGREDIENTS 6 tortilla wraps ⅓ cup basil pesto 360 grams mozzarella, grated 200 grams baby spinach 2 red peppers, sliced 300 grams mushrooms, sliced and fried 2 Tbsp. butter METHOD PLACE a wrap on a clean work surface and cut a line from the middle of the wrap down to the bottom edge, creating a flap. VISUALISING the wrap in four quarters, spread one-sixth of the pesto in one quarter and place the mozzarella in the next. Arrange the spinach in the third quarter…
Known as the ‘bokkom capital’ of the world, Velddrif is a small fishing town on the West Coast where a type of fish biltong called ‘bokkoms’ (a salted and dried…
Gather your chocolate-obsessed loved ones for an evening of sweet chocolate temptation. Our chocolate stout self-saucing pudding paired with an inviting milo ice-cream is the best nibble for a catch-up session. ALSO SEE: Double-chocolate mousse cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/double-chocolate-mousse-cake-2
When you first introduce solids to your baby, it’s usually easy to keep things clean because they aren’t very mobile yet. However, as the months go by, they…