• Cheesecake is one of those things: It takes time and patience in the kitchen, but with great reward! This baked Labneh Cheesecake can be made three days ahead of time or frozen for up to a month! INGREDIENTS 1 kg plain yoghurt 400 g crunchie biscuits, broken into pieces 100 g butter, at room temperature 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 11⁄2 tsp vanilla essence 2 tbsp cornflour 1 pomegranate, rubies removed 250 g strawberries, halved 1 tbsp caster sugar METHOD 1. Spoon the yoghurt into a large muslin-lined sieve placed over a bowl. Tie, secure with a string and refrigerate for 24…

    Try this quick and easy banana loaf recipe using vanilla muffin mix. INGREDIENTS 1 500g vanilla muffin mix 3 ripe bananas (2 mashed, 1 sliced lengthways) 100 ml milk cup vegetable oil 100 g walnuts 100 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 2 tbsp tahini 2 eggs METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a loaf tin. 2. Mix the mashed bananas, milk, oil and eggs in a large bowl. 3. Gently whisk in the vanilla mix. 4. Fold in the walnuts, chocolate and tahini until just combined. 5. Pour into the prepared tin. Top with the sliced…

    This satisfying salad uses different types of grains for both taste and texture, but if you don’t have some of the varieties, just double up on the ones you do have. INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup quinoa, rinsed  ⅔ cup cold water  ⅓ cup couscous  ⅓ cup boiling water  ⅓ cup barley  ⅓ cup freekeh  ⅓ cup brown rice  3 oranges 1 red apple, unpeeled and thinly sliced  1 small red onion, thinly sliced  1 cup parsley leaves  ½ cup mint leaves  Dressing  ⅓ cup olive oil  2 Tbsp. orange juice 200 grams feta, crumbled  ½ cup brazil nuts, coarsely chopped  METHOD …

    The House of Suntory presents a new-generation whisky: Toki. Modern, simple and boldly Japanese, Toki is a ground-breaking yet timeless drink that respects tradition while inspiring whisky convention to redefine the hierarchy between malt and grain. Also from The House of Suntory, Roku Gin was one of the first Japanese gins to hit South African shores, and offers an instinctive edge in the country’s trending industry with a rare flavour base inspired by its home.  Three lucky Food&Home readers stand the chance to win a premium House of Suntory Hamper valued at R 1 800 each, including a bottle of Roku…

    What’s for dessert? These mango & coconut meringue pots are guaranteed to hit that sweet spot. INGREDIENTS 2 egg whites 1⁄2 cup caster sugar 1 tsp cream of tartar 11⁄2 cups coconut yoghurt 2 mangoes, chopped 1⁄4 cup roasted macadamia nuts, chopped 2 tsp lime zest 2 limes, cut into wedges METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 120oC. Line a baking tray with foil and spray with non-stick spray. 2. Beat egg whites in a bowl until foaming. Gradually add the sugar and beat for 6–8 minutes until sugar has dissolved. Add cream of tartar and beat for 1 minute. 3. Spoon mixture into piping bags…