How to make Slice & bake biscuits No need to laboriously roll out dough and cut out cookies, these slice-and-bake biscuits save on time and effort. Pick from 4 scrumptious flavour options to make a cookie for every craving! TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 min + refrigeration | MAKES 48 INGREDIENTS 250 g Butter 1 ¼ cups, plus 1 tbsp extra, Icing sugar 2 tsp Vanilla essence 2 cups Flour ½ cup Rice flour ⅓ cup Cornflour 2 tbsp Milk METHOD BEAT butter, sugar and vanilla together in a bowl until pale and fluffy. Stir in combined sifted flours, in two batches, then milk until…
International Chefs Day is all about celebrating chefs and the culinary know-how they share with younger generations. From innovative food trends to sustainable ingredient sourcing, chefs know it…
Today is international gin and tonic day, so here are 6 of our favourite gin drinks to celebrate in style. Gin and tonic cocktail Our take on the consistent classic. Pink gin and tonic with rooibos and lemongrass Try this delicious twist on tradition. Ginger gin and tonic Refreshing with a hint of spice. Basil-infused gin martini Do you take yours shaken or stirred? Lavender gin fizz A fun drink perfect for a springtime afternoon. Luxury gin and tonic A luxurious take on an all-time favourite. Make any of these drinks? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! READ MORE: 9 Fun…
Chili con carne with avocado salad Looking for a low carb recipe that’s the ultimate comfort food? Then this spicy Chili con carne with avocado salad is just…
It’s less than two weeks to go until Halloween 2022, the spookiest night of the year! Don’t feel like trick-or-treating but scratching your head as to how you can make the most of the day? We’ve put together a couple of fun things you can do this Halloween that aren’t trick-or-treating. Host a murder mystery evening Figure out whodunnit and get in the spooky spirit by organising a murder mystery evening. Throw a costume party Dressing up is one of the most fun parts of Halloween! Host a great Halloween-themed party with a costume contest, spooky finger foods and more. Bake some…
Homemade pumpkin spice latte The pumpkin spice latte has been around for years now, and it has become synonymous with the season leading up to Christmas. Even though…
Have you ever noticed how much brighter and more delicious a strawberry grown in a friend’s garden is when compared with the ones you can buy in the supermarket? It’s well-known that fruits and vegetables that are grown and naturally ripened in season are full of flavour and far more nutrient dense than those out of season. On top of flavour and nutritional value, seasonal produce is generally cheaper and better for the environment. Since seasonal fruits and veggies are easier to source locally, they require far less transport to make it to you. This cuts down on both carbon…
Roasted beetroot with walnut crumble From sides and light meals to pure comfort dinners, we’ve made beetroot the star of the show with this Roasted beetroot with walnut…
Fish provencal with herbed tomatoes Want to enjoy some comfort food without the guilt? This low carb Fish provencal with herbed tomatoes recipes are just for you! TOTAL TIME 35 min| SERVES 4| Dairy Free| Gluten Free |Low Carb| Low Sugar INGRDIENTS 300 g Brussels sprouts, halved ⅓ cup Oil 4 x 150g Firm white fish fillets 2 Zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways 250 g Cherry tomatoes 1 ½ tbsp Coarsely chopped fresh parsley 1 ½ tbsp Coarsely chopped fresh dill METHOD BOIL, steam or microwave Brussels sprouts until just tender; drain. HEAT 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Season fish…
Pecan & Date cake TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes | SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 250g butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups caster sugar…