News from The Bistro at Brookdale Estate is that Executive Chef Gary Coetzee and his team are back after their winter break, offering their popular Thursday Fire & Wine evenings once again. Diners will find Chef Gary in his favourite spot behind the grill, while they sip a glass of wine and cosy up next to the central fireplace. The theme changes weekly, with dishes ranging from burgers & chips to steaks, prawns and more, and a range of side dishes that may be added and billed as optional extras. Only the freshest ingredients are used, including produce sourced locally to provide a conscious balance of…
Welcome to a new era of indulgence with Macro Mixes’ Mylktart Bowl Cake! If you’re anything like us, cake isn’t just for special occasions — it’s a daily…
There is nothing better than a table teeming with tasty tapas. Invite your amigos round and try these delicious spicy chorizo croquettes recipe. ALSO SEE: Scala Pasta/Bar brings Italy into the heart of Cape Town with their tapas-style Italian menu Recipe by Thulisa Martins Photographs by Dylan Swart
Our Roast Vegetable and Chorizo Paella is a celebration of bold flavours and colourful ingredients, perfect for a festive gathering or a cosy family dinner. Whether you’re a…
We’ve all been there: ready to bake cookies, a cake, or try out a new recipe, only to be told, “Preheat your oven.” It feels like it adds unnecessary time to your cooking. Or perhaps you’re in a rush, or have an old oven without a digital thermometer, leaving you unsure when the oven reaches the desired temperature. So, do you really need to preheat your oven every time? Why preheat the oven? Preheating your oven means setting it to a desired temperature and waiting until it reaches that temperature before placing your food inside. This step ensures that your…
Three ingredients (well, four if you count salt!) transform into the most decadent-tasting truffles! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a decadent dessert that tastes…
Settle into the new week with the ultimate South African dish! Our sausages and onion gravy recipe is a true hearty meal aimed to impress. ALSO SEE: Pork and Mushroom Sausage Rolls https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-and-mushroom-sausage-rolls Feature image: Pexels
If you are a lover of tea and genuinely take an interest in discovering new flavours and brews, then the term Moringa is not new to you. The…
Upper Union’s new winter menu is a flavourful trip from North Africa, to the Middle East, to the Indian sub-continent, to Cape Malay. When Upper Union, in Gardens, opened in January 2023, Chef Amori Burger brought her philosophy of food to the Mother City. ‘Don’t just eat because you have to,’ she said. ‘Food for me, is this concept of sitting around the table and sharing and eating together.’ It’s the big family-and-friends Sunday lunch as inspiration. It’s incorporated into her winter 2024 menu, starting with the Seasonal Chef’s Menu, which has two options, each for two people sharing. Both…
Savour the wholesome goodness of lentil pasta with leeks and shredded Brussels sprouts! This dish combines the earthy flavour of lentil pasta with the sweetness of sautéed leeks…