Homemade pumpkin spice latte The pumpkin spice latte has been around for years now, and it has become synonymous with the season leading up to Christmas. Even though we are in the Southern hemisphere and are experiencing the lead-up to summer, October is still the month of pumpkin spice. For when you want to save a few bucks by making your coffee at home, or if your local coffee shop doesn’t serve this seasonal favourite, here’s a recipe for how to make a pumpkin spice latte DIY style. Gave this Homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe a try? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH…
Classic minestrone What better way to stay healthy than with a big bowl of steaming hot, hearty soup. We’ve got you covered with our take on Classic minestrone.…
Roasted beetroot with walnut crumble From sides and light meals to pure comfort dinners, we’ve made beetroot the star of the show with this Roasted beetroot with walnut crumble recipe. TOTAL TIME 1 hour | SERVES 6 as a side INGREDIENTS 1.5 kg Red beetroot 500 g Baby yellow beetroot 1 ½ tbsp Olive oil 2 Bay leaves WALNUT CRUMBLE ½ cup Walnuts ¼ cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 220°C. TRIM leaves and stalks from beetroot; wash. Peel red beetroot and cut into six wedges. Keep the yellow ones whole. PLACE the red and yellow beetroots on large pieces…
Brinjal Bolognese bake This Brinjal Bolognese bake is the perfect weeknight meal! TOTAL TIME 1 hour 45 min| SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS BOLOGNESE SAUCE 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 Large brown…
Joburg-based master baker Babette Kourelos of Babette’s Bread rises to the occasion and answers all our questions about making a starter (fresh home-made yeast) By Babette Kourelos of Babette’s Bread Photographs by Annalize Nel and Babette Kourelos Q1. How do I make a sourdough starter and approximately how much starter is required for a standard-sized loaf? A1. To make a standard-size loaf of bread, you will require between 50g and 100g of ripe and refreshed starter. You can make your own sourdough starter by mixing flour and water together and leaving the mixture to ferment. This mixture (which is a…
End of the Month Egg & Pasta Pie When there is more month than money left, eggs are the perfect answer for a budget meal. Use any leftover…
How to make strawberry jam in a microwave It doesn’t have to take forever to make jam: if you’re pressed for time, the quickest and most efficient way is in the microwave. INGREDIENTS 500g fresh strawberries 80ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 400g sugar METHOD WASH and chop fresh strawberries. PLACE in a large, microwaveable dish and squeeze fresh lemon juice. MICROWAVE on high until the strawberries are just soft, about 5 minutes. REMOVE and stir in 400g sugar. MICROWAVE on high again, stopping and stirring occasionally, for a further 20 minutes. REMOVE from the microwave and leave to…
There is no surprise why this proudly South African cookbook made the Best Sellers list – and has been shortlisted for the 2022 Adult Non Fiction list at…
Woolworths is starting a movement with their ever-increasing Chuckles range. The recently spotted Chuckles Mousse has hit the shelves and it’s sparked a variety of fan theories. One user going so far as to ask Woolworths if biltong is next for the Chuckles takeover. What makes “Chucklete Mousse” special Twitter user @kimberleydujour shared her thoughts on the branding, but otherwise this new chocolate dessert is just in time for our summer menus. It’s 95% chocolate malt mousse and 5% milk chocolate shavings – making it 100% a must-have for all the South African chocolate lovers. From milkshakes to smash celebration…
Herbs are easy to grow, and drying them yourself can save you loads of money in the spice aisle. Never buy bottled herbs again with these tips…