• The perfect dessert on a cold day! This date self-saucing pudding studded with nubbly walnuts is the perfect sweet combination! Save this recipe for the perfect dessert to serve on a cosy day after Sunday lunch. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Sticky Toffee Date Pudding Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis

    Zinc, an often-overlooked mineral, is essential for various bodily functions. When you’re deficient in zinc, it can lead to a range of subtle symptoms that can affect your health and well-being. Let’s look at the 6 subtle signs that may indicate a potential zinc deficiency: 1. You’re losing hair Zinc is essential for cell growth, including the growth of your hair follicles. When zinc levels are low, you may notice that your hair stops growing and strands weaken, leading to hair loss. Research indicates that zinc deficiency disrupts the hair growth cycle, increasing the likelihood of shedding and bald spots. 2. You’re…

    Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage. We used kale in this recipe. Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photography by Myburgh…

    We all know raisins as a heartwarming snack, used as a decoration on a party table paired with peanuts or a sweet bit of flavour to our muffins, bread, or granola. Interestingly, these tiny juicy sweet treats have many benefits to our overall health, from eyesight to antioxidant properties, raisins more surprising than we think. The below article states the potential benefits of consuming raisins: Raisins are the result of grapes that have been dried in either the sun or a type of machine. They are packed with many vitamins and minerals making them a beneficial food source to our…

    Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be challenging, especially when it comes to food choices. Many individuals find that certain foods can trigger uncomfortable digestive symptoms, making…

    Take your tastebuds on an adventure with this Mexican Chocolate Chilli Rump recipe! Succulent rump steak is the star of this dish, infused with rich Mexican chocolate and aromatic spices for the chilli, that creates sweet, savoury, and spicy notes in every mouthful. This is a perfect recipe for those lazy midweek meals that is easy to make and can be whipped up in minutes! ALSO SEE: Herbed rump steak salad with horseradish crème fraîche Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira

    Polenta is a humble, yet oh-so-versatile cornmeal dish that can take on many forms – cream it, set it, deep-fry it or bake with it. Here, we used it to create a delicious crunchy crust for haloumi cheese. ALSO SEE: Haloumi & Swiss chard gozleme with honey-roasted grapes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/haloumi-swiss-chard-gozleme-with-honey-roasted-grapes Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart