• For those who aren’t sure, hors d’oeuvres are small, savoury dishes that are served before a meal or as a starter. They are usually finger food, meaning that they are perfect for parties and entertaining. Since the festive season is fast approaching, and with it numerous events that you might need to cater for, we thought that we would put together a list of easy hors d’oeuvres that are perfect for entertaining. Brie and cranberry pastry stars Crustless bacon & tomato quiches Pigs in blankets Salmon, cream cheese & olive tapenade wraps Deep-fried mealie and ricotta fritters with sour cream…

    The first step to cooking more delicious and healthy meals at home is a fully stocked food cupboard. Especially on days when you aren’t able to get to the shops, it’s important to have plenty of ingredients on hand that can easily turn into a satisfying meal. Here, we round up some of the best staples to always have in your food cupboard to make cooking at home easier than ever. Rice Rice cooks quickly and easily, and can be paired with most things for a satisfying meal. Rice can be used in soups or stews, turned into a stir-fry,…

    Another win for South African chefs! Thinus Van Der Westhuizen – the head chef at 99 Sushi Bar in Abu Dhabi – is the fourth South African chef to be awarded a Michelin Star. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chef Thinus van der Westhuizen (@chef__thinus) Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen was the second South African chef to receive this prestigious award in 2016, followed by Jean Delport in 2019. Now, Thinus Van Der Westhuizen has joined both renowned chefs in being recognised by this international authority on fine-dining. 99 Sushi Bar received one Michelin…

    Have you heard of tablescaping? Essentially, it’s the online trend of beautifully-decorated tables for dinner parties or entertaining guests. Since the festive season is approaching, and in turn…

    Chicken and tomato salad Keen for a braai? Well this is the perfect side dish! It’s kid-friendly and oh so easy to make. Try this Chicken and tomato salad.  PREP TIME 25 min | COOK TIME 15 min | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 600 g chicken breast fillets 250 g penne 1 red capsicum, coarsely chopped 4 roma tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped 6 spring onion, thinly sliced 200 g feta, coarsely chopped 80 g baby rocket leaves VINAIGRETTE  ¼ cup olive oil ⅓ cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp sugar METHOD PASTA PLACE chicken in…

    Looking for some inspiration for Sunday brekkie? We’ve put together our best breakfast recipes to make on the weekend. We’ve got a little something for everyone. If you’re on the go, try our seeded date and granola energy breakfast bars. If you’re looking for a big breakfast to feed the masses, you need to make our poached egg and bacon muffin cups. Take a look and start planning your breakfast menu! Breakfast frittata https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/breakfast-frittata Seeded date and granola energy breakfast bars https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/seeded-date-granola-energy-breakfast-bars Poached egg and bacon muffin cups https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/poached-egg-bacon-muffin-cups Protein-packed breakfast smoothie https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/protein-packed-breakfast-smoothie Savoury breakfast waffles https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/savoury-breakfast-waffles Breakfast waffle sandwich…