Looking for a mid-week dinner that’s easy, budget-friendly and guaranteed to get everyone around the table? These sticky-glazed chicken drumsticks with golden roasted potato wedges hit all the right notes — sweet, savoury, crispy and comforting. Marinate, roast, baste and bake: in under an hour and a bit of prep, you’ve got a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal ready to serve. Also See: Fire roasted harissa pork belly with crispy crackling https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/fire-roasted-harissa-pork-belly-with-crispy-crackling Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
Reaching for a warm drink on a blazing day sounds odd, yet it’s something many of us grew up seeing – a fresh pot of rooibos on the…
Samsung offers a cooling solution for the summer season, designed for modern living, the Samsung WindFree™ Air Conditioner with Direct Inverter Technology (DIT). This Samsung innovation redefines home comfort by combining reduced-noise1 cooling and intelligent energy efficiency2. Designed to cool air 43% faster3, the cool air is dispersed farther and wider4, reaching up to 15 meters. Provides Comfort in Warmer Seasons Samsung’s WindFree™ Cooling Technology disperses air gently through thousands of micro-holes, maintaining a consistent, comfortable temperature without unpleasant cold wind*. The result is a cool, calm environment that’s ideal for relaxing, sleeping or working from home. With DIT, the…
The recipe for the cactus pear syrup comes courtesy of Graham Isaacson of Blue Water Café in Cape Town. You could buy ready-made syrup at delis and farm stalls but it usually contains a fair amount of colouring. Here, you still get that rosy hue, but with all the goodness.
Whether you’ve been too busy to plan a festive feast or are more of a play-it-by-ear cook, a well-stocked pantry can be your secret weapon. With just a few essential items, you can turn any ordinary lunch or dinner into something warm, celebratory, and unmistakably South African. Here are 12 pantry items that will instantly festive-fy any dish. 12 Pantry items every festive host should stock Chutney: Whether you love Mrs Ball or make your own at home, chutney adds tangy sweetness and gentle spice that instantly warms up stews, marinades, and glazes. Apricot jam: A signature jam flavour that pairs well…
Unleash the rustic charm of open-fire cooking with this Harissa Pork Belly recipe. Fire roasting imparts a unique smokiness and a crispy exterior. Dry the pork belly in…
Superfoods don’t need to be exotic or hard to find – sometimes the most powerful ingredients are the ones already sitting in your pantry. Pumpkin and chia seeds are perfect examples. Each tiny seed brings its own nutritional strengths, and both can easily slip into your daily meals without fuss. So which one should you choose? The simple answer: it depends on what your body needs and how you plan to use them. Pumpkin seeds vs chia seeds Both seeds support heart, bone, and digestive health, but they shine in different ways: Pumpkin seeds bring more protein, zinc, and healthy…
With the festive season practically knocking at the door, there’s no doubt that you and your loved ones are gearing up to cook and bake festive feasts to…
Sun, breeze and warm nights can supercharge growth, colour and flowering. They can also scorch leaves, invite pests and stress roots if you rush the process. Use this clear, plant-safe plan. The quick answer Yes. Many houseplants thrive outdoors in summer if introduced gradually. Wait until all frost risk has passed and nights sit consistently above about 10 to 12°C. Harden them off for 7 to 14 days in bright shade before any direct sun. Why bother moving them Outdoor light is stronger and more even than that from a windowsill, so growth is sturdier and colour improves. Humidity outdoors…
Get ready to dial up the heat! This vibrant prawn and chorizo jambalaya brings summer colours and bold, smoky flavour to your table — creamy sour-cream and zesty…