Kitchen Cooking Hacks Get clued up on the top tips and tricks from the Food&Home team Words by Kirsty Buchanan Going nuts! What is granola without almonds, carrot cake without pecans or pad thai without peanuts? Using nuts in your food not only adds extra flavour, but also an exciting layer of textural crunch. To get the most out of raw nuts, make sure to roast them. This enhances their flavour by 10-fold, giving them much more value in whatever you’re creating. To roast them, spread out your nuts evenly on a baking tray and place in a 180ºC oven…
Fudgey sweet potato brownie PREP TIME 30 min | COOK TIME 1 hour | MAKES 14 Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegan INGREDIENTS 1 orange sweet potato…
Now that spring has well and truly sprung, let’s talk about some of the best seasonal produce to enjoy before we head into summer. Seasonal produce is tastier, cheaper and more environmentally-friendly as it supports local and reduces the need for imports and transportation. Below you can find some of our favourite spring fruits and veggies, and some recipe inspiration to go along with them! Seasonal Veggies to Enjoy this Spring Asparagus Packed with vitamins and minerals, and extra-delicious when roasted! Asparagus Fritters with Herb Salad Baby Marrow Did you know that baby marrow is considered a source of protein…
Crustless bacon & tomato quiches Delicious gluten-free and low-carb bacon quiche recipe that is perfect for breakfast or as a light lunch! PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK…
Salsify at the Roundhouse reimagined The historic Roundhouse property in Camps Bay and award-winning restaurant, Salsify, enters the next chapter of its long and fabled story. It’s recently reopened with an elaborate and eccentric new look. The space and the food are equally stunning. Location: The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Camps Bay Website: salsify.co.za Reservations: [email protected] | 021 010 6444 The restaurant, situated within the upper level of the historically significant building, The Roundhouse, has been given a stylishly eccentric new look, thanks to the skilful eye of interior designer, Jean Francois de Villiers. Make sure you also check…
Roast pumpkin with rosemary crumble Try this incredible Roast pumpkin with rosemary crumble recipe thats lets you get creative with your veggies and make them the star of the…
Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice soup One of our favourites ,a hearty and delicious soup, busting any cold winter woes . Try our Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice soup PREP TIME 10 min |COOK TIME 35 min|SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 30g butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 tsp dried origanum 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp flour 2 tbsp tomato paste 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups water 400g can crushed tomatoes ½ cup white medium-grain rice 1 cured chorizo sausage, thinly sliced 2 cups shredded…
Barley Waldorf salad Barley is an incredibly versatile ingredient to have in your pantry. It has a nutty flavour, chewy texture and is packed full of vitamins, minerals…
Strawberry and rosé cocktail ITS FRI_YAY! This strawberry and rosé cocktail is pretty, pink and perfect for a festive occasion. Everyone loves bubbles for a celebration, so why not add in some beautiful colours and sweet flavours as well? TOTAL TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 1 INGREDIENTS Fresh lemon wedge + sliced lemon, Crushed ice 100ml Rosé 2013 75ml fresh strawberry juice 5ml Passion Fruit Cordial 75ml Fitch & Leeds Lemonade. or any lemonade of choice Strawberries, to garnish METHOD PLACE the lemon wedge at the bottom of the glass. Add the crushed ice. TOP the drink off with the…
Easy fish curry Using store-bought cook-in sauce allows you to flavour your fish curry in any way you please using Durban, Cape Malay or Thai influences. HANDS-ON TIME…