• At Caroline’s Red Wine Review Cape Town’s wine doyen Caroline Rillema shows off the Western Cape’s most celebrated wines. The evening – taking place this year on Thursday, 27 July – is seen as one of the leading tasting events on the South African wine calendar. It takes place in the V&A Waterfront. South Africa is no slouch in the red wine department, producing some of the finest you can find. Of course, the Western Cape is also the home of Pinotage. There are 89 384 hectares under vine in South Africa, down from 92 067 in 2019. Of this,…

    Who doesn’t love a good pizza? These mini pizzas are the perfect blend of wild mushrooms, savoury cheese, and fragrant herbs, all nestled on a crispy and chewy crust. Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a quick snack, or simply craving a gourmet treat, these Mushroom Pizzetas are sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more! Ingredients Pizza dough 100 g pancetta 500 g flour 350 ml lukewarm water 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar 10 g dried yeast Toppings a clove of garlic,  peeled a sprig of fresh thyme, leaves picked a pinch of salt extra…

    With each buttery bite, you’ll savour the perfect balance of rich, creamy feta cheese and sautéed spinach. Encased in a golden, flaky puff pastry shell, this snack is an explosion of flavours that will leave you craving more. This crispy and deliciously flaky spinach puff pastry star is the perfect snack food or pull apart appetisers. TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes+ refrigeration/ SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 300 g spinach, roughly chopped 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp  parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp dill, finely chopped ¾ cup crumbled feta 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice Zest of half…

    Try this Garden lasagne with zucchini, cashew cream, minced sunflower seeds, and tomatoes, when looking to upgrade your meat-free lasagne! This garden lasagne recipe is easy to make, made from scratch, and calls for simple ingredients.  With vegetables, cashew cream and a light and flavourful tomato and sunflower seed sauce, this Garden lasagne is sure to become a reader favourite! FOOD TEAM TIP: Use a store-bought sauce tomato sauce as a quick alternative to the tomato sauce. Top with sunflower seeds and chopped nuts between layering. Did you make this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! ALSO SEE: Tomato spinach and…

    Dust off your trusty slow-cooker and get ready to embark on a culinary journey where succulent chicken meets the irresistible allure of white wine and herbs. Prepare to savour every bite of this delectable creation that effortlessly takes chicken roast from basic to exceptional. This deliciously flavoured slow-cooker chicken recipe is sure to become a firm family favourite! The fall-off-the-bone chicken cooks in the wine and stock, making for a flavour-packed gravy. INGREDIENTS Olive/avocado oil, to fry 1 large free-range chicken, cut into 8 pieces (or 6 thighs and 4 drumsticks) 250 ml (1 cup) dry white wine 180 ml…