• Who better to ask about what lies in store for gourmands in 2024 than the top chefs who preside over the edgy Cape Town inner city’s coolest kitchens? From sustainable seafood haven, Galjoen, to street-food rockstar, Ramenhead, downtown Cape Town is a veritable melting pot of destination and award-winning eateries. The Cape Town Central City Improvement District is a round-the-clock partner to CBD retailers, including its vibrant restaurants. Here, the CCID’s explores various kitchens to determine the top food trends: A is for authentic: Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss, founders of fêted restaurant FYN, believe that in a world where…

    This salad has delicious new flavours and textures, with the saffron enhancing the delicate flavour of the ricotta. Roasted potatoes, crispy bacon and baby leek salad served with saffron ricotta and olives is going to be your new salad go-to! Make this Roasted potatoes, crispy bacon, and baby leek salad served with saffron ricotta and olives ALSO SEE: Everyday superfood salad https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/everyday-superfood-salad

    An award-winning, modern Zulu-inspired restaurant that celebrated Nguni cuisine and South African ingredients at the V&A Waterfront will be closing down. Chef Mmabatho Molefe made the announcement on Instagram, stating that the 10-seater restaurant in Makers Landing will close its doors on 25 February. ‘Starting out as a 10 seater restaurant with three chefs, a waiter and no sculler is definitely how I would do it again. It has come to the time we can officially announce that our time at Makers Landing has come to an end and we will be closing our doors on the 25th of February.’…

    There’s nothing more warming than a bowl of comforting gnocchi. However, the uncomfortable fullness afterwards can be a bit off-putting. This version is lovely and light – perfect to serve with your favourite pasta sauce (and, preferably, lots of leafy greens to make this a “better for you” option). ALSO SEE: Hidden Veg Pasta https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/hidden-veg-pasta Made this dish? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi  Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube  Photograph by Dylan Swart