• While the Proteas may have missed the Cricket World Cup finals, our proudly South African braai recipes ensure you’re a winner on match day. Our mouthwatering braai dishes will ensure your taste buds hit a six every time. Roosterbrood Ostrich sausages with tomato and lentils Cheese and chutney braaibroodjies Crayfish on the braai with flavour-spiked butters Braai Boy braai sushi Bacon-wrapped mealies topped with garlic and jalapeño butter Barbecue chicken and pineapple skewers Rib-eye steak with tomato salsa Made these braai recipes? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: 12 drinks recipes, right in time for game day: Alcoholic and booze-free…

    Unlock the full potential of sweet potatoes with our comprehensive guide on tips for mashing sweet potatoes,  covering everything from the essential steps of peeling, dicing, and boiling to the art of creating the perfect mash. Dive into the mashing process, where you’ll discover various techniques to achieve your desired texture, whether it’s a chunky-style mash for a hearty feel or a smooth, creamy consistency using a hand mixer or food processor. But the journey doesn’t end there—explore a world of flavours by infusing your sweet potato mash with garlic and herbs, indulging in a candied bacon delight, or adding…

    Are you on a culinary journey to perfect your boiled carrots? If you’ve ever found yourself pondering the ideal boiling time or seeking tips for enhancing the flavour and texture of this humble vegetable, you’re in the right place. Much like the careful considerations for boiling spinach, boiling carrots demands precision. In this guide, we’ll delve into essential tips for boiling carrots, exploring the delicate balance between achieving a crisp-tender texture and avoiding the pitfalls of mushiness. Join us as we slice, boil, and season carrots to culinary perfection. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting your vegetable-boiling…

    We’ve all been there—eyes watering, nose running, and desperately searching for a foolproof method to cut onions without the inevitable tears. While many myths and unconventional techniques exist, from burning matches to chewing raw onions, we present you with five effective and practical tips to conquer the tear-inducing challenge of onion cutting. 5 tips for cutting onions: Use a sharp knife First and foremost, invest in a sharp knife. A dull blade damages more cell walls, releasing additional irritants. A sharp knife, on the other hand, minimises cell damage, reducing the amount of propanethial S-oxide—an eye-irritating compound—released during the cutting…

    We all know what to do when life gives you lemons. But Gordon Ramsay has taught us that when life gives you ostrich eggs, you make delicious scrambled eggs! In Unchartered, a National Geographic series where Gordon Ramsay travels the world to experience different cultures and their foods, Ramsay makes a trip to South Africa. Here, he is faced with the challenge of scrambling a local staple – ostrich eggs. In the episode, he mentions that one such egg is equivalent to two dozen regular eggs. As can be expected, it takes a bit more skill and time to whip…