• The House of Suntory presents a new-generation whisky: Toki. Modern, simple and boldly Japanese, Toki is a ground-breaking yet timeless drink that respects tradition while inspiring whisky convention to redefine the hierarchy between malt and grain. Also from The House of Suntory, Roku Gin was one of the first Japanese gins to hit South African shores, and offers an instinctive edge in the country’s trending industry with a rare flavour base inspired by its home.  Three lucky Food&Home readers stand the chance to win a premium House of Suntory Hamper valued at R 1 800 each, including a bottle of Roku…

    Shake-up your regular salad dish with this yummy Spiced okra millet salad with tahini dressing recipe! INGREDIENTS 400 grams baby carrots, trimmed  1 tsp. fennel seeds ½ tsp. cumin seeds ½ tsp. coriander seeds 2 tsp. olive oil 1 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped 200 grams okra, trimmed and halved lengthways 90 grams baby marrow, thinly sliced lengthways  30 grams lettuce leaves ¾  cup toasted puffed millet 2 Tbsp. toasted almonds, chopped  Tahini dressing  1 Tbsp. tahini 1 Tbsp. water 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar  1 tsp. honey 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. plain yoghurt…

    This yummy mussel chowder recipe is definitely one for the books! INGREDIENTS 4 corn on cobs, cleaned 2 tbsp olive oil 100 g sliced prosciutto, chopped 1 onion,…

    Winter is soup season and this hearty bowl of nourishing soup is guaranteed to warm you up from your head to your toes. INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. olive oil 500 grams stewing beef 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 onions, finely chopped 1 celery stalk ¾ cup pearl barley 3 cups beef stock 6 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 thyme sprig 1 rosemary sprig  2 potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 2 carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes ½ cup chopped parsley METHOD  HEAT half the oil in a pot over a medium-high heat. Season beef and cook, in…

    Coconut pudim, also known as flan is a classic, delicious Brazilian dessert. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup sugar 1…

    Keen to try this Malva pudding with a twist? INGREDIENTS For the malva sauce 1 cup cream 1 cup milk 2 cups sugar 1⁄2 cup boiling water 1⁄2…

    This quintessentially French classic peach and toffee croquembouche has been given a delightful twist with a tipsy peach crème patissière. INGREDIENTS Crème patissière 4½ cups milk 300 ml pouring cream 5 strips lemon rind, white pith removed  15 egg yolks ¾ cup cornflour  ¾ cup flour 1½ cups caster sugar 900 grams peaches, halved, pitted and chopped ⅓ cup peach schnapps or peach liqueur Choux puffs 2 cups water 150 grams butter, chopped 2 cups flour 8 eggs Toffee 8 cups caster sugar 4 cups water Crème pâtissière:  COMBINE milk, cream and lemon rind in a large pot and bring…

    Why have one treat, when you can have layers of them? This pistachio & apricot baklava cake is guaranteed to be a showstopper – and a snap for your guest’s ‘Gram! INGREDIENTS 500 gram plain yoghurt 375 gram butter, softened 1⅔ cups caster sugar 2 tsp. vanilla essence 2 tsp. ground cardamom 6 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted ⅓ cup cornflour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder ⅓ cup milk ⅓ cup pistachios, finely chopped ¼ cup honey Spiced apricot syrup and puree 3 cups water 450 gram dried apricots ⅔ cup honey 2 cinnamon sticks 8 cardamoms pods, crushed…