• Sink your spoon into something spooky and sweet! These Halloween dirt pudding cups layer chocolate mousse, crushed biscuits and fun creepy toppings for a treat that’s as playful as it is delicious. Perfect for party tables, kid-friendly gatherings or when you just want dessert with a bit of Halloween flair. Also See: 7 Spooky treats for a Halloween feast https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/7-spooky-treats-for-a-halloween-feast

    With modern life being so fast-moving, it’s no wonder stress and fatigue take a toll at the end of each day. Between work, home, and social commitments, each demanding specific time and effort, finding foods that truly nourish your mind and body can feel impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve curated a list of foods that calm your nerves when you’re stressed, and others that give you a boost when you’re drained. Food for stress: Balance and calm for the mind Food can be one of your allies or enemies when it comes to a way to manage…

    Honeybush, also known as Heuningbos, bergtee and mountain tea, is a naturally sweet tea indigenous to South Africa. It’s closely related to Rooibos – stemming from the same fynbos biome grown across the Eastern and Western Cape. Honeybush is made from the Cyclopia species, and has distinct sweet, floral, and honey-like flavours. Honeybush is caffeine-free, with trace amounts of calcium, iron, zinc and beneficial plant compounds that have antioxidant activity. It’s been harvested and used to treat a variety of ailments since the 19th century, from influenza to soothing sunburn. Health benefits While studies suggest that honeybush tea has a wide range…

    When you need the kind of dinner that says “I put in the time, but the results are effortless,” this slow-cooked lamb shoulder fits the bill. Succulent bone-in lamb slow-roasted in rich stout and aromatic onions, served with nutty farro and tender potatoes. Set it in the afternoon, then relax while the flavours do their thing. Made this Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with stout and farro? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Slow-cooked rack of lamb with garden-vegetable risotto and sherry jus https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/slow-cooked-rack-of-lamb-with-garden-vegetable-risotto-and-sherry-jus Feature image: Aremedia

    Delightfully airy, vibrantly fresh and beautifully understated, this cake takes centre stage without fuss. Think layers of orange zest-infused sponge, crisp meringue rounds, luscious whipped cream and softly poached nectarines all revealed in a “naked” style finish. Light enough for afternoon tea, elegant enough for dessert after a dinner party. Made this Naked orange and nectarine cake? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Fruit crème brûlée tart https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/fruit-creme-brulee-tart