• Ever thought of turning your table scraps into something sensational? As food waste becomes a growing concern around the world, the kitchen has become a place of both creativity and climate action.   In a recent article that we shared on how restaurants are serving sustainability this year, it discusses the concern of food costs that are continuing to rise and profit margins tightening, leaving South Africa’s restaurant industry to urgently respond and innovate.   With food expenses making up as much as 40% of a restaurant’s overhead, reducing waste is no longer just an environmental concern; it’s a business…

    Anne Burrell, the larger-than-life chef known for her signature spiky platinum hair and fiery energy in the kitchen, has passed away at the age of 55. The Food Network star was found unresponsive at her Brooklyn apartment early Tuesday morning, and was later pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services. Her family has since confirmed the heartbreaking news, though no official cause of death has been disclosed. Burrell’s death has stunned the culinary community and her millions of fans around the world. She was best known for hosting Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-hosting the hit series…

    Huevos rancheros, also known as Mexican eggs, will add magic to every morning! ALSO SEE: Dukkah-sprinkled poached eggs with zucchini fritters and crispy prosciutto https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dukkah-sprinkled-poached-eggs-with-zucchini-fritters-and-crispy-prosciutto-2

    Treat yourself to a rich and flavour-packed pasta dish with this creamy ricotta, chilli and salmon-filled conchiglione. These large pasta shells are generously stuffed with a velvety ricotta and flaked salmon filling, given a subtle kick of heat from fresh chilli. Baked until golden in a luscious tomato or béchamel sauce (your choice!), this comforting dish is perfect for a special dinner or when you feel like something a little fancy but still fuss-free. Serve with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine for the ultimate mealtime moment. ALSO SEE: SPICY BABY MARROW AND RICOTTA PASTA SHELLS…

    Avo on toast first made it onto renowned Australian chef Bill Granger’s menu in the 1990s, and the popularity of this culinary phenomenon refuses to die down as foodies continue to reinvent avo on toast. In South Africa, a quick stroll through the pages of home cooks, pro cooks and foodie ‘fluencers quickly reveals that avo toast is still slicing, dicing and smashing its way into everyday breakfast – and any time of the day – recipes. That’s one of the reasons why avocado toast remains so popular – it can be enjoyed simply as is or dressed up into…

    This Middle Eastern-inspired spiced pork phyllo rolls dish combines succulent pork mince with aromatic spices, pine nuts, and raisins, all wrapped in crispy phyllo pastry. The delicious combination…