• Get ready to spoil your dessert-lovers with this stunning twist on a classic! This decadent cake features luscious caramelised figs nestled atop a spiced, moist base, finished with a generous drizzle of sticky toffee sauce. Whether it’s a weekend treat or a show-stopping finale for your next Christmas party, this one delivers rich flavour and holiday flair in every bite. Also See: Macadamia and chocolate upside-down cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/macadamia-and-chocolate-upside-down-cake Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart

    The summer of 2025 is here, ushering in the joyful stone fruit season. The first juicy dessert peaches are already on the shelves, freshly harvested from South Africa’s renowned stone fruit orchards. There’s nothing quite like the delicate aroma and succulent flesh of a perfectly ripe peach to make it feel as if brighter days have arrived. Read more: Where to go fruit picking in the Cape this summer After the season’s first peaches in October, we’ll welcome a variety of exquisite nectarines, plums, cling peaches, and cherries that will be available in-store from November onwards. “South Africans can take pride in the fact that our country produces some…

    Soft, golden-pan-fried gnocchi with sage meets the nutty, aromatic sparkle of beurre noisette in this deceptively simple yet showstopper dish. Whether you have just 15 minutes or an hour to spare, you’ll have a bowl of pillowy gnocchi sizzling in browned butter and crisp sage leaves — an easy dish that delivers big on flavour and charm. Also See: Garlic and sage pork rib roast with rosemary potatoes and honey mustard sauce https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/garlic-and-sage-pork-rib-roast-with-rosemary-potatoes-and-honey-mustard-sauce

    Tomatoes are amazing. They’re jam-packed with nutrients and flavour, not to mention that they make the best base for stews and sauces. The only downside? They can be quite acidic. Sure, any tomato sauce needs a little acidity to balance out its sweetness. But it can quickly overpower the dish, making the dish taste unbalanced or, in worst-case scenarios, inedible. But fear not – with these tips, you can save any tomato-based dish in no time. Tip #1: Bicarbonate of soda Since acidity has everything to do with the pH level of the dish, the best solution is to use…

    Air fryers have transformed meals for the better. They create healthier meals with less effort and mess by rapidly circulating hot air, crisping food without using traditional deep-frying techniques. Because of this, air fryers have grown from a niche appliance to a common staple in many homes. They’re faster than ovens, easy to clean and maintain, and versatile. Whether you’re after roast veggies, cooking a meal from scratch, or a sweet treat, air fryers produce healthy foods without having to switch on the stove. Discover a variety of air fryer recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in this article. They’re…