• “As a generally creative person, I think it’s so great that ‘craft’ is trending again. I plan to spend a good part of my December break sewing, painting and creating. What better place to start, then, with the latest craft trend of creating alternate Christmas trees from upcycled elements or anything you have at home.” – Samantha Lewis Space-saving wooden board What you need: A wooden palette or planks, a long piece of string, crocheted stars, thumb tacks, a few Christmas baubles, pine cones and any other accessories you can find. Use the thumb tacks to shape the string into…

    Salad cups These salad cups are quick and easy, perfect as a light lunch or snack! PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 4 …

    Sichuan beef, tat soy and cashew stir-fry What’s better than Chinese takeaways? Homemade Sichuan beef, tat soy and cashew stir-fry, of course! This delicious dish is loaded with flavour and much better than take-out. TOTAL TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 30 ml coriander seeds 30 ml Sichuan peppercorns 3 garlic cloves 400 g beef steak, thinly sliced salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste peanut oil, for frying 5 ml sesame oil, for frying 1 bunch spring onions, cut into 3cm pieces 100 g cashew nuts 400 g dried egg noodles, soaked in boiling water 400…

    Homemade gifts are from the heart, so why not make some delicious homemade treats to give this festive season? We’ve rounded up some edible gift ideas to give to friends and family over the holidays. Candied popcorn https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dessert/candied-popcorn Christmas peppermint candies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/christmas-peppermint-candies Apple and pecan pie granola https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/apple-pecan-pie-granola White chocolate shards with sumac, orange and salted almonds https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/white-chocolate-shards Christmas meringue macarons https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/meringue-macarons Budget-friendly Oreo truffles https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/budget-friendly-oreo-truffles Pressed flower sugar cookies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pressed-flower-sugar-cookies ALSO SEE: Our one-stop Christmas gift shop is officially here! https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/one-stop-christmas-gift-shop

    From November 2022 to February 2023, Air France will be offering new Michelin-starred dishes by top French chefs Arnaud Lallement and Michel Roth in its La Première and Business long-haul cabins. Working with carefully selected seasonal produce, vegetarian compositions, red and white meats from France and fish from sustainable fishing, the renowned Michelin-starred chefs have created refined flavours for the airline’s customers to enjoy over the coming months. With this new exceptional meal service, Air France is continuing to offer the best of fine French dining on board. Arnaud Lallement in the La Première cabin In the La Première cabin, triple Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Lallement…

    Drunken mocha mousse tartlets Creamy, cold mocha mousse in a light and delicious pastry tart. PREP TIME 40 minutes | COOK TIME 15 minutes + cooling & refrigeration | MAKES 24 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 6 sheets shortcrust pastry ¼ cup brandy 2 tsp powdered gelatine ½ cup milk ½ tbsp instant coffee granules 75 g dark chocolate (85% cocoa) 2 egg yolks ¼ cup caster sugar ⅔ cup heavy cream ⅓ cup cocoa 125 g raspberries You will need A 9cm round cutter 24 x 4cm mini fluted brioche pans METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Grease 24…