• From gracing the country’s finest kitchens to viral cook-alongs, building a business and publishing a cookbook, there’s nothing ordinary about Chef Ollie. He has an appetite for life, and we’re here for it! Read more about Chef Ollie in our Winter issue that is now on sale! Three lucky readers stand a chance to win a copy of Freestyle Cooking with Ollie! Entries close 29 August. Ts&Cs apply.

    Ever thought of turning your table scraps into something sensational? As food waste becomes a growing concern around the world, the kitchen has become a place of both creativity and climate action.   In a recent article that we shared on how restaurants are serving sustainability this year, it discusses the concern of food costs that are continuing to rise and profit margins tightening, leaving South Africa’s restaurant industry to urgently respond and innovate.   With food expenses making up as much as 40% of a restaurant’s overhead, reducing waste is no longer just an environmental concern; it’s a business…

    Anne Burrell, the larger-than-life chef known for her signature spiky platinum hair and fiery energy in the kitchen, has passed away at the age of 55. The Food Network star was found unresponsive at her Brooklyn apartment early Tuesday morning, and was later pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services. Her family has since confirmed the heartbreaking news, though no official cause of death has been disclosed. Burrell’s death has stunned the culinary community and her millions of fans around the world. She was best known for hosting Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-hosting the hit series…

    Huevos rancheros, also known as Mexican eggs, will add magic to every morning! ALSO SEE: Dukkah-sprinkled poached eggs with zucchini fritters and crispy prosciutto https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dukkah-sprinkled-poached-eggs-with-zucchini-fritters-and-crispy-prosciutto-2

    Treat yourself to a rich and flavour-packed pasta dish with this creamy ricotta, chilli and salmon-filled conchiglione. These large pasta shells are generously stuffed with a velvety ricotta and flaked salmon filling, given a subtle kick of heat from fresh chilli. Baked until golden in a luscious tomato or béchamel sauce (your choice!), this comforting dish is perfect for a special dinner or when you feel like something a little fancy but still fuss-free. Serve with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine for the ultimate mealtime moment. ALSO SEE: SPICY BABY MARROW AND RICOTTA PASTA SHELLS…