• The Table by Elmarie Berry takes you on a mouth-watering journey, blending the vibrant flavours of South Africa with the rich heritage of Middle Eastern cuisine inspired by the author’s Lebanese granny. This cookbook, packed with easy yet impressive recipes, is ideal for effortless entertaining – a casual get-together or a special celebration. With stunning photography and heartwarming stories, The Table promises to transform every meal into a cherished memory. Gift unforgettable dining moments this festive season! R400 Available on penguinrandomhouse.co.za ALSO SEE: Show-stopping stars and floating berries trifle https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/show-stopping-stars-and-floating-berries-trifle

    If you want to add something extra special to your baking, it’s time to make homemade vanilla extract. All you need are vanilla pods, vodka, and a little patience. Submerge the pods in a bottle of vodka, and store it in a cool, dark place. Shake it weekly, and in about two months, you’ll have a fragrant, golden extract that’s better than store-bought. Perfect for cookies, cakes, and gifting, this DIY vanilla is pure magic in a bottle! Definitely worth the effort. ALSO SEE: How to use vanilla seeds, paste, syrup, pods and extract Recipe, styling and photography by Katelyn…

    While raw radishes are popularly thrown into salads, sandwiches, and tacos, there’s no shortage of ways to prepare these fresh radishes in flavourful ways.  When I first discovered radishes in my grandmother’s vegetable garden, I wasn’t sure what to make of these bold, crunchy little bulbs.   What took me by surprise is this little bulb’s peppery zing but over time I’ve come to appreciate their charm—not just as a salad staple, but as a versatile ingredient that can surprise and be used for a number of dishes in the kitchen.   Here’s how you can enjoy radishes, whether raw, cooked,…

    The new Instant Vortex 13L Air Fryer Oven is the ultimate kitchen upgrade, combining a traditional oven’s versatility with the speed and efficiency of an air fryer making it the perfect gift for your loved ones this festive season. This spacious 13 L capacity oven, designed for familiar and busy households, features three multi-level cooking trays, allowing you to prepare various meals simultaneously. With nine versatile functions, including Air Fry Rotisserie, Roast, Grill, Bake, Toast, Reheat, Dehydrate and Proofing, you can effortlessly whip up a range of recipes from crispy fries to succulent roasts or even freshly baked breads, biscuits…

    There’s something universally comforting about a cookie — the buttery crumble of a shortbread, the gooey center of a chocolate chip classic, the spiced warmth of a ginger snap… Ice-cream sandwich cookies The ultimate vanilla cookie dough No-bake chocolate halva cookies Peanut-butter cookies with honey and cinnamon butter Triple chocolate almond cookies Raspberry shortbread cookies Shortbread cookies with granadilla cream Choc-chip cookie dough pie ALSO SEE: Check out this genius cookie cooling hack https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/cookie-cooling-hack