The kitchen is the heart of the home – a place where friends and family can gather to prepare and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals together. But where there’s creation, often comes waste. So to ensure this special place remains one of joy and sustainability, we’ve put together a list of tips on how to create a sustainable green kitchen. Meal planning and bulk buying Plan your meals in advance to reduce food waste and unnecessary purchases. This will also help you buy only what you need, saving money and reducing the environmental impact of food production. Purchase pantry staples like…
Raw and fresh carrot cake is not only delicious, it’s also vegan! The raw ingredients mean that the flavours are all the more powerful, and even non-vegans won’t…
Try this exquisite Honeyed Baby Carrots recipe for a culinary delight. Tender steamed carrots are elegantly coated in a luscious blend of butter, honey, zesty lemon juice, and warming spices. A dash of salt and pepper enhances the flavours, while a sprinkle of oregano leaves adds a final touch of aromatic sophistication. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Carrot cake with lemon cream cheese frosting https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/carrot-cake Recipe from Garden&Home.
Eating out at a new restaurant turns any evening, lunch or brunch into a special occasion. It’s like meeting someone for the first time. You get butterflies in…
Jobin is a home cook with a passion for creating delicious, mouthwatering, visually appealing, and easy-to-follow recipes that inspire people to cook and enjoy good food. She’s been a foodie all her life. Anyone who knows her well understands how much she enjoys good food. In high school, she was that girl who was always asked, “Stop eating in class.” Her journey all started when she moved out from home. “I got bored with cooking my food the same way. I began attending one-day cooking classes, bought cookbooks, and one thing led to another,” she says. She also really enjoys…
Butternut, chicken & lemon & black pepper risotto Why settle for plain butter when you can indulge in Parmalat’s tasty range of flavoured butter? Melt it, fry it or drizzle…
There’s nothing quite as bittersweet as the process of chopping an onion. On one hand, you’re preparing a flavourful addition to your dishes, but on the other, those pesky onion-induced tears can turn the culinary experience into a tearful ordeal. Fortunately, there are techniques and tricks you can employ to avoid shedding tears while chopping onions. In this guide, we’ll explore various methods that can help you become a tear-free onion-chopping pro. 1. Chill the Onion Place the onion in the refrigerator for about 15 to 30 minutes before chopping. The cold temperature slows down the release of the volatile…
Easy baby tomato pasta Enjoy this quick and easy baby tomato pasta for dinner or lunch – it that just takes 20 minute to make. And it’s perfect…
Franschhoek is best known for its French heritage, but it also has a serene southeast Asian corner in Ōku restaurant. The swish little town trades on those French roots; think Bastille Day celebrations, French names and architecture, and plenty of fine dining. With its warm, continental climate, the valley – a top destination on the Cape’s wine routes – is best for heavy, robust red wines and rich, fruit-driven whites. Ōku, the fusion restaurant housed in a courtyard towards the top of the main drag, close to the monument to the original French Huguenot settlers , has added a smattering…
Chicken cacciatore Introducing a flavourful Chicken Cacciatore recipe that brings a rustic Italian touch to your table. Tender chicken coated in seasoned flour is browned to perfection. A…