• Comforting, hearty and just a little bit wholesome, this Brinjal Bolognese Bake is the kind of dish that turns an ordinary weeknight into something worth lingering over. Think classic bolognese – but with a clever, veggie-forward twist. Thin slices of tender brinjal step in for pasta, soaking up every bit of that rich, slow-simmered tomato and beef sauce. Layers of garlicky mince, sweet peppers and basil are tucked between silky brinjal and a creamy spinach-ricotta filling, before being crowned with bubbling mozzarella and a generous sprinkle of parmesan. It’s rustic, saucy and gloriously golden on top – everything you want…

    Well-marbled pork steak, seasoned properly and seared in a sizzling hot griddle pan, topped with a slice of caramelised onion and balsamic compound butter, is irresistible. We recommend serving them with crispy potato chips or wedges and peppery rocket salad dressed with a drizzle of lemon juice. A quick and easy meal, perfect for anytime. Also See: Pork koftas with apricot & ginger https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/pork-koftas-with-apricot-ginger Recipe and image: SA Pork 

    This March, Kerrygold celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by championing authentic Irish food culture around the world, from crisp sandwich activations to traditional recipes created in collaboration with chef JP McMahon of Michelin-starred restaurant Aniar. For those who didn’t get the chance to celebrate out and about — or who prefer to mark the occasion at home — these recipes offer the opportunity to recreate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day in your own kitchen. Rooted in Ireland’s food traditions and enriched with Kerrygold grass-fed Irish butter, the dishes highlight simple ingredients and authentic flavour. The collection includes a comforting Lamb…

    The ultimate trifecta of Korean cuisine, these fermented pastes are an important part of many Korean dishes and culture. So much so that UNESCO has recognised Korean “jang-making as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity”. If you’re standing in front of a shelf filled with mysterious red and brown pastes, searching for the condiment you need for your next Korean BBQ or jiggae, you’re not the only one scratching their head. I’ve been there, done that and came out of the scenario with my stomach happily stuffed. Once you know the differences between the pastes, you’ll be able to unlock…

    There’s something quietly genius about building a week’s meals around one hardworking ingredient.   Enter beef mince: affordable, freezer-friendly, and endlessly adaptable. Buy in bulk, split it into portions, and suddenly you’ve got the makings of multiple dinners (and a few enviable leftovers) without stretching your budget or your imagination.  Why beef mince just makes sense Beyond its versatility, beef mince is a smart buy. It’s one of those ingredients that stretches beautifully across multiple meals, helping you save both time and money. Portion it, freeze it, and you’ve always got the start of something delicious on hand.  Here’s how to turn one batch of beef mince into four completely different…