• These delicious hand-held pies feature flavorful pork shoulder mince enhanced with aromatic spices and sweet chutney. Wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden, they make a perfect lunch, picnic item, or quick dinner when served with a fresh salad. Also See: Slow-roasted fennel seed pork belly with confit potatoes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/slow-roasted-fennel-seed-pork-belly-with-confit-potatoes Recipe and image: SA Pork

    Happy Heritage Day! With today being all about the rich cultures, flavours, and traditions that makes SA unique, what better way to honour the day than by gathering around the table and sharing food that tells our stories? From classic braai favourites to sweet family treasures, these recipes will bring people together and make your Heritage Day feast unforgettable. 1. Heritage Day – the perfect Sheba recipe and tips for the best Shisanyama https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/heritage-day-the-perfect-sheba-recipe-and-tips-for-the-best-shisanyama 2. 12 Must-have sides for Braai Day https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/12-must-have-sides-for-braai-day 3. Make your Braai Day snacks table unforgettable with these 11 recipes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/make-your-braai-day-snacks-table-unforgettable-with-these-11-recipes 4. 5 Indigenous herbs &…

    Heritage Day is all about celebrating the flavours, stories, and traditions that make South Africa the beautifully diverse country it is – and few treats capture that spirit quite like koesisters and koeksisters. These two iconic bites may share a similiar name, but they tell very different stories of culture, community, and history. While these delectable pastries may sound similar, they each hold unique differences in their tastes that make them cherished delicacies. Koesisters: A sweet and spiced indulgence Koesisters are a beloved Cape Malay delicacy, known for their delightful combination of sweetness and spiciness. These doughnut-like pastries are typically…

    This year, why not celebrate Heritage Day (September 24) with something other than the ubiquitous braai!   In recognition of the annual Porcupine Pizzeria Challenge, currently running until 31 October,  here are six South African-inspired pizza recipes that celebrate our heritage and food culture in creative, tasty ways and which are guaranteed to surprise, delight and impress friends and family!  The Braai Pizza Ingredients  1 pizza base (store-bought or homemade)  ½ cup tomato paste or passata  1 cup mozzarella cheese  ½ cup cheddar cheese  100g boerewors, cooked and sliced  100g bacon, cooked and sliced  100g grilled steak or lamb, cooked and…

    Silky, sweet, and oh-so indulgent, white chocolate has a way of turning any drink into pure comfort. In honour of White Chocolate Day, we’ve gathered our favourite recipes that showcase this creamy classic, from rich hot chocolates to luscious cocktails. 1. Spiced white hot chocolate https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spiced-white-hot-chocolate 2. White chocolate and vanilla bean vodka https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/white-chocolate-and-vanilla-bean-vodka 3. Amarula-spiked white hot chocolate https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/amarula-spiked-white-hot-chocolate 4. Home-made white hot chocolate with caramel and toasted marshmallows https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/home-made-white-hot-chocolate-caramel-toasted-marshmallows 5. White hot chocolate https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/white-hot-chocolate Also See: Dripping white chocolate “candle” cakes with eggnog sponge and nutmeg-rum buttercream icing https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dripping-white-chocolate-candle-cakes-eggnog-sponge-nutmeg-rum-buttercream-icing