Crumbed pork strips made with Panko crumbs, served alongside a creamy chutney-yoghurt dipping sauce. These make the perfect anytime snack, quick lunch, and lunchbox addition. Also See: Pork fillet with leaf potatoes & Muscadel cream sauce https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-fillet-with-leaf-potatoes-muscadel-cream-sauce Recipe and image: SA Pork
There’s something deeply comforting about a bowl dinner – especially on a busy weeknight when you want maximum flavour with minimal fuss. These sticky mirin and ginger pork…
Every chef is mad about truffles, using a few shavings to transform a plain dish into something so unique and amazing, thanks to their rich, earthy aroma and taste. They’re one of the most revered and expensive ingredients in the world, alongside caviar, but are more than just luxurious. Truffles are a way of life for many, fascinating and extremely difficult to grow. And we break down all you need to know below. What exactly are they? Truffles, affectionately called “the black diamond of the kitchen” by chefs, are a type of fungus – similar to mushrooms. But, unlike mushrooms,…
You Have a Choice to Make Right now, you’re one of the few who know about what’s happening at Vergenoegd Löw. In a few months, when word spreads…
Eggs might be the usual breakfast hero, but they’re not the only way to start your day strong. Whether you’re avoiding eggs, tired of them, or simply in the mood for something new, there are plenty of satisfying options that pack in protein without cracking a shell. A protein-rich breakfast helps keep you energised, focused, and full for longer. It also stops those mid-morning snack cravings that somehow always lead to biscuits and regret. The good news? Your kitchen is probably already stocked with a few quiet protein champions. Here’s how to rethink breakfast – with flavour, ease, and absolutely no eggs. Yoghurt bowls that do more Thick, creamy…
Designing and decorating a beautiful and personal home is more than just stylish decor – it’s about creating a space that reflects your lifestyle and feels good to…
Creamy, nostalgic and beautifully indulgent, this strawberry cheesecake falooda is a dreamy twist on two beloved desserts. Inspired by the comforting flavours of classic cheesecake and the rose-scented refreshment of traditional falooda, each spoonful delivers layers of silky strawberry cream and tender vermicelli, that echo a buttery cheesecake base. Fresh strawberries add brightness, while a swirl of cream brings that unmistakable richness. This chilled dessert offers both refreshment and comfort. It’s easy to assemble ahead of time, making it ideal for serving at iftar. Whether you’re observing Ramadan or simply craving a sweet treat, this dessert is bound to make you…
Decorating your home is the most exciting part of interior design – but also the most overwhelming. There are so many paint options and combos to choose from,…
Golden, crisp and deeply comforting, these mushroom, pea and potato samoosas are the kind of savoury that brings everyone together – especially during Ramadan. The earthy richness of mushrooms, the gentle sweetness of peas and the soft, spiced potato filling create a beautifully balanced centre, encased in a delicate, crunchy shell. Paired with a cool, flavourful mint and yoghurt dipping sauce, each bite offers both warmth and freshness. Whether arranged on a generous platter for iftar or passed around the table between loved ones, these samoosas are simple yet so satisfying. ALSO SEE: Make this mouth-watering mushroom maqluba for Eid al-Fitr…
After last weekend’s roses, prix fixe menus and packed-out date nights, the city is settling into its usual rhythm. But “usual” in Joburg still means jazz stages, art…




