• If you love the idea of golden, crispy fried fish but dread the fuss (and oil) of deep frying, your air fryer is about to become your new best friend. With a few pantry staples and almost no effort, you can enjoy perfectly crunchy fish that’s tender and flaky inside – all with a fraction of the oil. Whether it’s for a quick weeknight dinner or a fuss-free weekend meal, this method is a game-changer. Why air fry? Air fryers mimic the crispiness of deep frying but with far less oil. The hot circulating air gives you that crunchy coating…

    This pizza brings the sun-soaked flavours of the Mediterranean straight to your table. A crisp, golden base is layered with a rich tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and a colourful medley of toppings like briny olives, roasted peppers, artichokes, and fragrant herbs. Light yet satisfying, it’s the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and indulgent taste. Ideal for a casual family dinner or weekend entertaining, this recipe captures the essence of coastal dining – simple, fresh, and full of flavour. ALSO SEE: Two-ingredient pizza dough is the shortcut to pizza paradise! https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/two-ingredient-pizza-dough Recipe and feature image: Woman&Home

    Food is expensive, and for many of us, buying fresh produce feels like an investment. I’ve often found myself wondering whether I’m really getting the most out of the fruit and vegetables I buy – especially when I see a punnet of strawberries go bad within days or notice spinach wilting in the fridge before I’ve had a chance to cook it To get real answers, I did some digging and on the best ways to choose, store and prepare produce in ways that maximise both freshness and nutrition. This is what you need to know:    Shopping smart for maximum…

    Golden, buttery layers of potato baked to crisp perfection make this dish a showstopper for any table. Infused with the richness of duck fat (or ghee) and parmesan, the potatoes are baked upright to form irresistible waves of crunch and softness. A drizzle of sweet-sour honey vinegar dressing lifts the flavour, while crumbled feta adds a creamy, salty contrast. For an elegant touch, garnish with salmon roe and crispy oregano sprigs – a luxurious finish to a comforting yet sophisticated side. ALSO SEE: BAKED BABY POTATOES WITH GREEN THAI OLIVE PESTO

    Vergenoegd Löw is showing what a dash of limestone can do for Malbec, with the heritage Stellenbosch estate’s prestige 2023 Family Collection Malbec ranked top of its class at this year’s SA Terroir Wine Awards. Winemaker Vusi Dalicuba (31), who is being mentored by Abri Beeslaar, a three-time winner of the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) International Winemaker of the Year title, is thrilled by the judges’ decision to award the speciality reserve wine, title of best Malbec. It’s his first accolade for the grape, although his Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon expressions have won him trophies, high praise and…