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FOOD July-August 2022
Social media
and its impact on what you eat
Letter from the editor THESE days, spending time on social media platforms is a common experience among people of all generations. It is unusual to find someone who has access to the internet and does not have a profile on at least one social media platform. In a relatively short amount of time, social media has revolutionised so much about the way we live. Social media can be integrated into almost every aspect of people’s lives in some way or another – from social networking and buying products and services to building a business and getting health and nutrition advice. It is likely that most people on
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social media receive at least some messages about nutrition, eating habits, and body image through the accounts they follow. For good or bad, the way we feed our minds through social media affects how we feed ourselves in real life. As we spend increasing amounts of time on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, we cannot help but be influenced by the messages these social platforms convey about food. From weird and wacky food trends to recipes that went viral, the July edition offers you everything you need to know about social media and its impact on how we eat.
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On the menu How to create an appetite for your food on social media Weird and wacky food trends How social media is turning tea into the beverage industry’s trendy new offering The best Instagram chefs to follow for inspiration Cape Town’s Fyn Restaurant makes top 50 in Best in the World list How TikTok shaped how we view food Mzansi food creators share how TikTok is changing the way we eat RECIPES: Viral snack ideas Trending recipes from social media
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BY NOW we all understand that one of the greatest marketing challenges that food operators face is making their businesses stand out among the crowd. Even once you have defined your niche and mastered your specialities, you still have to overcome the competition by setting your business apart from others. This can be extremely difficult to do for businesses that have not yet defined their brand using branding. It becomes even more challenging for food businesses that have failed to implement a social media strategy and are entering late in the game. The good news is that marketing your business online through social media can help you create an identifiable brand and leap ahead of your biggest competitors. Social media marketing can help you reach lots of your customers relatively easily. It is also pretty inexpensive and can have an immediate impact when done well. Below are some of the ways to nail social media marketing for your food business. Choose the right platforms Trying to decide which social media platforms to use for your restaurant's social media marketing can be overwhelming. There are many different social media platforms. Consider your ideal customer and on which one they are likely to spend their time. Have an online presence Developing a social media marketing strategy and staying active on social networks is a big part of success. It will allow you to reach out to a larger audience. It gives you the opportunity to engage with your customers and build a connection with them. Having a website will increase your chances of being found
The more ‘Instagrammable’ your food, the more likely your customers are to share photos of it online. | Pexels
How to create an appetite for your food on social media by people searching online for a nearby restaurant. Providing them an online menu will filter those who would come to your restaurant and leave if your menu did not have what they were looking for or the prices were too high. Interact with your audience Social media platforms are primarily for social networking. You have to network with people, have a conversation, and listen to them. Reaching out to your audience is as essential as creating attention-worthy posts. Use high-quality images Using images is absolutely crucial on social media and a sure-fire way to grab attention quickly. They are proven to be
more impactful than text – a post accompanied by a photo is more likely to generate engagement. On Facebook and Instagram in particular, photos are prioritised, so keep the visual elements very strong in your posts. Make your food ‘Instagrammable’ You already know how effective imagery can be on social media, it is time to reconsider the way you present your dishes. The more ‘Instagrammable’ your food, the more likely your customers are to share photos of it online and spread the word about your restaurant on social media themselves. So, think about how you can present the same food and drink in a new, imaginative way.
Weird, wacky
and wonderful food trends fuelled by social media SINCE the onset of Covid-19, people started thinking more about how they consume food. 2020 was the year of weird and crazy food trends fuelled by social media. If you’re wondering which new trends came from lockdown cooking and how they changed our relationship with food, we have some answers from the experts. Chef and restaurateur Nick Liberato shares his picks. Bread and desserts Baking things like banana bread and focaccia have not only been interactive food activities with the family but also, ways to burn some time,
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relieve stress and make use of things going bad, preventing food waste. Home gardens People had more time on their hands and home gardens, in and outdoor, were not only therapeutic but took advantage of underutilised space and cut down on costs of what was needed from the shop. Mixology at home With bars being closed for so long, people were mixing it up at home making their own syrups and using what was in the fridge to build the perfect
cocktail or at least something that works at home. Live cooking demos Social media was more popular and interactive than ever. Most chefs were cooking online but there was a big boom of home cooks sharing their secrets and creating platforms of their own. Cocktails to-go I’m not sure why most bars were not doing this before, but it’s a great way for someone to take the restaurant experience home and have a proper cocktail without the labour and long waits. According to BBC Good Food, these trends also continued to
shape the way we think about food. Celebrating seasonality There once was a time when people only ate food that was in season. A time before people could access any ingredient, at any time of year. For many, this way of eating, as nature intended, made a comeback thanks to the lockdown. Baking the internet Throughout 2020, people’s social media feeds were flooded with images of beautiful banana bread, flapjacks, cookies, cakes, cinnamon buns, scones and homemade bread. For many, it was down to having more time on their hands to get stuck into a new (or in some cases, old but forgotten) hobby. Some baked to give back to others, whipping up treats for key workers and vulnerable family members, others turned to baking as a means of therapy and stress-relief – nothing calms the mind like the mixing, kneading, and rolling of dough. Recipe freestyling So, you didn’t have the vinegar a recipe called for and used the brine from a jar of pickles instead – and it worked! Even the purists learnt to relax and go with what they had, happily swopping and substituting when ingredients were hard to come by, and making some pretty good discoveries along the way.
How social media is turning tea into the beverage industry’s trendy new offering
I SOCIAL media has changed the way we eat and drink, with consumers expecting every dish and beverage to be #Instaworthy. It is no secret that one of the most obvious manifestations of social media’s influence can be seen in the food and beverage industry, where social media trends are driving consumer behaviour and vice versa. Below we take a closer look at some of the tea trends that recently went viral on social media.
Banana tea
Last year, while scrolling through the internet I came across what happens to be the next big health trend – banana tea. I had never heard of it, so I decided to do some research to see what all the fuss was about.
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It turned out that there are lots of health benefits, it is easy to make, it makes use of wasted banana skins, and mostly, it aids sleep. With the stress of the pandemic keeping life on hold, it was being promoted as the answer to the stresses and strains of life in lockdown. The trend became so popular it gathered some high-profile supporters. Health experts said that when taken about an hour before bed, it can help calm the nervous system and help the body prepare for deep sleep. They said banana peels contain potassium and magnesium, which are natural muscle relaxants. They also revealed that banana tea makes your tea even better as it has ample minerals that induce sleep. To prepare banana tea: Just take a jar, add some water and boil a whole banana with or without the peel, depending on your preference. Turn off the flame and remove the fruit, then you can add your regular black tea or green tea to the blend and your banana tea is ready.
Butter tea
Banana tea. | Twitter
This is another weird combination that recently caught the attention of social media users. In a video clip that was posted on
Butter tea. | YouTube
Twitter, the clip opens with a shot of an individual cutting a brick of butter. The pieces fall into a pot wherein tea is brewing. Once the butter sticks have dissolved into the drink, the individual pours it into a dish through a sieve. This is not really a new phenomenon. Butter has found its way into coffee cups in recent years. In an interview with health expert Maria Ascencao about whether people should be drinking butter in their coffee, she said the combination was not considered a good source of certain nutrients, as it contained a high amount of saturated fats. “Although I am a fan of US health expert Dave Asprey’s ’Bulletproof’ coffee, which is a type of pesticidefree coffee, a liquid high in MCTs and grass-fed, unsalted butter, not all of us have access to this special,
organic blend. The DIY version of this coffee, butter coffee, may contain small amounts of calcium, vitamins K, E, and B vitamins but it is not considered a good source of these nutrients, and it contains a high amount of saturated fats which studies have found may be linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke,” said Ascencao.
Tea bombs
Not long ago, “hot chocolate bombs” were all the rage on the internet. Hot chocolate bombs are a ball of chocolate filled with tiny marshmallows and hot chocolate powder. You put them in a mug and pour hot milk over them and then watch them melt, or as bombs do, “explode”. Now came a new contender for the “TikTok drink of the moment” throne: tea bombs. In contrast to the chocolate bombs, in which the shell of the ball is made of chocolate, the shell of the tea bombs, which dissolve when hot water is poured over them, is made of sugar. If you want to make tea bombs yourself, you have the choice between a sweetener powder and conventional household sugar. With their bright crystal shells, filled with herbs, loose-leaf tea, or flowers, tea bombs look like something out of a fairy’s tea party. You drop the balls into hot water and they dissolve into a delicious tea. They are perfect for a small tea ceremony at home.
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The best Instagram chefs to follow for your food inspiration LUTHO PASIYA
INSTAGRAM can be used for many things, from catching up with friends to sharing
beautiful pictures, but for us food enthusiasts, it is also a tool for finding amazing meal ideas. The key is in knowing which accounts to follow for recipes that not only look but taste good.
It can be tricky but you are bound to never run out of great recipe ideas to test your culinary horizons if you find the best. These five Instagrammers offer a variety of meals you might enjoy.
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen – @janhendrikvanderwesthuizen Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, who grew up on a dairy farm in Mpumalanga, is South Africa’s first Michelin-star chef. Van der
Westhuizen’s parents ran a guest farm and catering service. As a child, he helped them prepare some of the meals. This laid the foundation for the chef’s love for food and cooking, which recently earned his restaurant,
JAN, in the south of France, its first Michelin star, which is a rating of fine dining quality. His Instagram is filled with delectable food and stories behind the recipes. His restaurant, JAN, has made him popular in the culinary world.
Siba Mtongana Siba Mtongana - @sibamtongana Siba Mtongana, is a multi-award-winning food writer and media personality who is known for her award-winning cookbooks and food-focused television shows. Mtongana has been seen making big moves lately. In 2020, she launched a cookbook for kids titled Let’s Cook in collaboration with her son Lonwabo. In December of the same year, Mtongana opened her first Cape Town restaurant at Sun International’s five-starTable Bay Hotel on the V&A Waterfront. That is not all, she was also dubbed a “global food goddess” by Tatler Malaysia, and was recognised by Harvard University. Lufuno Sinthumule - @cookingwithfuni Lufuno Sinthumule is one of the best chefs in the country and is known for his South African-inspired cuisine, which he promotes on his YouTube channel Cooking with Funi. The Limpopo-born chef has lectured on food and hospitality at colleges and universities countrywide and has travelled widely. Sinthumule’s biggest passion, however, is to contribute to healthy eating In South Africa.
Lufuno Sinthumule
Lentswe Bhengu
Lentswe Bhengu - @iam_lentswe Lentswe Bhengu is a South African celebrity chef and television personality known for his appearances on several food-themed shows. Born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, Bhengu always expressed a keen interest in food and dining. He has been cooking since he was eight years old, following his mother around the kitchen. In 2010, Bhengu exchanged his suit and tie for a chef jacket when he enrolled at the prestigious The Culinary Academy in the Cape Winelands. Chantel Dartnall - @chanteldartnall Chantel Dartnall is a globally acclaimed chef, having been named the best female chef in the world in 2017 at the prestigious The Best Chef Lady Awards in Poland. Her restaurant, Restaurant Mosaic, has been listed among the top 100 restaurants in the world for some time and was acclaimed for its expansive but carefully curated wine cellar, having won numerous awards as one of the best wine cellars in the world.
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Cape Town’s Fyn Restaurant named among top 50 best restaurants in the world LUTHO PASIYA
CAPE Town restaurant Fyn has secured the 37th spot in the 2022 list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. This year’s winners were revealed at an awards ceremony in London on Sunday, crowning the fine-dining restaurant that sets out to mould the wildness and beauty of South Africa as one of the top dining establishments in the world. When co-owner Peter Tempelhoff was visiting his family in Durban in April, he received a call from his team came in. They had spotted an email headed “The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022” followed by a confidentiality warning. “Surreal” doesn’t begin to describe the moments that followed. “We had to read it and re-read it a few times, sending it to each other to pick it apart and ensure there was no mistake,” Tempelhoff recalled.
Co-owner of Fyn Restaurant, Peter Tempelhoff.
Beyond the honour of making the cut, their scepticism was rooted in their 2021 ranking by the same body when they made the 51 to 100 list. But it was true, Fyn appeared to have jumped from 92 to 37 within the top 50 in just a year. Burying the news until the awards ceremony in London, the restaurant went into focus mode, meticulously testing dishes and assessing what makes the menu. Quick to share the honour with his partners, culinary director Ashley Moss and service and beverage director Jennifer Hugé, Tempelhoff’s passion for exploring Africa’s narrative and celebrating its most sublime ingredients drives the restaurant. “We’ve gotten to where we are by pushing the boundaries and by constantly
innovating with a fresh offering. We try not to become too stagnant,” he said. With sharp-pencilled critics, constant menu development, and a new hole-in-the-wall ramen restaurant opening in September, “stagnation” is unlikely. To secure your table at FYN, from Monday to Saturday lunch and dinner, call +27 (0)21 286 2733 or email: info@fynrestaurant.com For more info, go to their website: https://fynrestaurant.com/
The digital age has brought on the popularity of cooking videos. | Pexels
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How TikTok shaped the way we view food
FOOD is a powerful thing. It has brought people together for centuries, between families, communities, and cultures. It has the power to connect people of different backgrounds. The sharing of food and recipes is nothing new, but recently there has been a shift in how we share recipes, as well as who shares them. The digital age has brought on the popularity of cooking videos. TikTok, in particular, with its unparalleled ability to create content that goes viral. The video-sharing app has been disrupting the food industry to the point of changing the way people eat. What are the causes of this success? It is short and simple videos made by ordinary people. Below we take a look at how TikTok has shaped how we view food. We are more adventurous Unlike our broadened horizons, the breadth of our culinary vocabulary list, our more adventurous appetite is all about depth. TikTok has given rise to a more impulsive and curious psychological state, that craves innovation and uniqueness. We
want fresh, fused mash-up versions of familiar foods that show creativity. TikTok allows us to compare our food What and how much we choose to eat is influenced by those around us, physically and virtually. When we eat in large groups, we tend to eat more, which in itself is not a bad thing, as the benefits of human connection go beyond what any single food can offer. Seeing video after video of delicious food on our phones can provide us with great inspiration – after all, food is one of the most popular categories on the app – but this can easily descend into comparison. Some comparison is normal and human, but the amount of information we’re receiving on the app is often more than our brain is equipped to handle. There is always someone online whose food is prettier, more popular, more enticing. Thin and toned fitness bloggers post “What I Eat in a Day” videos, enabling us to compare every bit and make modifications, so we can eat like them to look like them. TikTok brings us together in our struggles and promotes health like nothing else Another major benefit of the growth of the video-sharing app is the way it is connecting people and making them realise that they are not alone in their hardest battles. People are coming out in large numbers to help each other with problems like eating disorders. It is one of our go-to resources for all kinds of information on healthy superfoods, foods that burn calories, and foods that add more calories.
Mzansi food creators share how TikTok is changing the way we eat
Larnelle Lewies aka @larnelle.
The video-sharing app has been disrupting the food industry to the point of changing the way people eat, writes Lutho Pasiya
THE digital age has brought on the popularity of cooking videos. TikTok, in particular, with its unparalleled ability to create content that goes viral. The video-sharing app has been disrupting the food industry to the point of changing the way people eat. What are the causes of this success? It is short and simple videos made by ordinary people. We had a chat with some of South Africa’s food creators on how the platform has taken over the
food industry and changed the way we eat and below is what they said.
Larnelle Lewies aka @larnelle The video service has switched up the food industry tremendously. Lewies said whether it be recipe videos, mukbangs or taste-testing, they find so much enjoyment and fulfilment in engaging in these types of content. Has it changed the way we
The hype around these food dishes is what creates this frenzy, that encourages the viewer to want to participate.
eat? He said he thinks people are more open to trying out new dishes and interesting food combinations because of those that are “trending”. “The hype around these food dishes is what creates this frenzy, that encourages the viewer to want to participate. For example, the trending ‘TikTok wrap’ showed us an innovative way of assembling a wrap, with ingredients that are inexpensive but you’re able to make it look and taste incredible. Others find joy and comfort in watching
other people eat (mukbangs) and find themselves open to eating in public spaces or eating larger portions in general, as they might suffer from mental health struggles, anxiety, depression, etc. So, in this way, food content has a massive impact on the digital space or video service,” said Lewies. Furthermore, he said using video-based platforms, restaurants have gained more and more traction through food reviews, which is great exposure to their brand.
David Mahlangu aka @malumfoodie TikTok has changed how we consume social media, says Mahlangu. He said before it was all about filters, perfect quality, and having to show the best parts of themselves as content creators but with this platform, it’s about how relatable you are as a person and the things you offer on the platform. “With food consumption from my own perspective, food trends have adopted how make-up trends works; everyone is looking for an easier way to do something. Short clip cooking videos have these effects that people gravitate towards. It has revolutionised how people see food especially if you are going to show them how things are done. People love exploring but they are too lazy to sit for hours on their phones trying to figure out what works for them. In the case of TikTok, people randomly bump into your page and the next thing they have learned is how to tackle pots. So basically, it has made people more aware of what they eat, how to prepare it, and most importantly where to get it,” said Mahlangu. Siyanda Maputa @mealsbysiya TikTok has made so many things accessible to people including the food industry. “Showcasing it and teaching people that food doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to be good. With it being a popular entertainment network, it allows food brands to reach their consumers on a lighter, more fun level with short videos that are entertaining, direct, and informative. TikTok has created a medium for people to create and share recipes broadening awareness around different foods and how to prepare them in new innovative ways,” said Maputa.
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Snack ideas that went viral TAKE a peek at Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or Twitter on any given day and you will find it is full of delicious creations and quite a few strange ones. Modern-day chefs, culinary artists, and foodies are always looking to put their own spin on things. Social media
has turned into a hot spot for tasty recipes and many recipes have gone viral since last year. Here are some viral snacks recipes we have come across on interactive digital channels. Marshmallow salad In mid-2021, we came across this bizarre recipe by blogger Karen Bertelsen. Bertelsen wrote that this weird dish, served with a meal and not as a dessert, was part of her family tradition. “For as long as that mushy thing in my skull can remember, my family has served marshmallow salad at holiday dinners. Marshmallow salad is also known as Ambrosia. On occasion, we’d call it sour cream salad. Truth is, we never knew what to call it, other than embarrassment. “We’re not the fanciest people
on earth, but we’re fancy enough to know anything that includes marshmallows should at least be served as a dessert. You see, for some reason, we never serve Ambrosia as a dessert. We served it as a side dish,” she wrote in her blog. Ingredients 300ml can of mandarin oranges, drained well 400ml can crushed pineapple, drained well 1 cup sour cream 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, cut in half ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut 3 cups mini marshmallows Method Add all the ingredients to a bowl and fold them together. Cover with plastic and let sit in the fridge overnight.
Cheesy vegan kale chips Kale can make for a killer oven-baked chip, turning crisp and lightly golden in the oven. You have the option of snacking on plain kale chips, but feel free to sprinkle on toppings. In this recipe, lifestyle blogger Cara-Lisa Sham uses nutritional yeast to give a nutrient-rich and delicious cheesy flavour without using any cheese. “Nutritional yeast is the most incredible natural flavouring to mimic that delicious cheesy taste we all love so much. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it is perfect for serving guests at a dinner party, or simply to snack on if you are having a night in,” said Sham. Serves: 2-3 Ingredients ¾ cup cashews – soaked overnight 1 large packet kale – washed and dried 1 tsp crushed garlic 2 tbs soy sauce 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup nutritional yeast Juice of 1 fresh lemon Method Cover cashews with warm water and allow to soak overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 110ºC. Line the oven tray with tin foil, making sure the matt side is facing upward. Drain cashews and set them aside. Trim stems from each kale leaf and cut leaves into chip-sized pieces. Combine cashews, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, nutritional yeast and lemon juice in a food processor. Blend for about a minute until a smooth paste forms. In a large bowl, combine kale with nutritional yeast paste and coat each kale leaf thoroughly until all pieces are evenly covered. I find
it easier to use your hands when coating the leaves. Place kale pieces onto a baking tray, allowing space between each leaf so that they don’t overlap. Bake kale until crisp and completely dry – 15 – 20 minutes. Be sure to check often, tossing the kale pieces to ensure even cooking. Once they are hard, crisp and dry, remove them from heat. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Place in a serving bowl and enjoy. You can also make these kale chips in bulk and store them in an airtight container. Keep for up to one week.
Sydney Melhoff, the creator of the original cereal trend, decided to make a savoury spin-off using fried eggs. With an account devoted to whimsical versions of tiny foods – pies, doughnuts, mozzarella sticks, and adorable cake pops – it is no surprise that the eggs are miniature too. To make the breakfast eggstravaganza, Melhoff began by separating the yolk from the white. Although this step is not shown in her video, she most likely beat both elements separately so that they were easier to work with.
She used a tablespoon to dollop the whites into a hot, lightly oiled pan. While that was cooking, she quickly used another spoon to dot a minuscule amount of yolk into the pan. Before it hardened, she used a toothpick to transfer the yolk onto the white, finishing the look. To get the complete effect, repeat these steps until all the egg mixtures are finished. Serve them on toast, alongside mini pancakes, or have them plain. Whatever you decide, be sure to snap a picture for social media before taking that first bite.
TRENDING You have seen them, you have heard about them, but have you tried them? These insanely viral recipes are worth the hype, writes Lutho Pasiya
Brownie baked oats If you are ever at a loss for what to eat for breakfast, TikTok is sure to inspire you. One of its recent breakfast crazes might seem like an unlikely trend at first, but baked oatmeal had its moment. The popular TikTok take on baked oatmeal is slightly different from baked oatmeal recipes you might have tried in the past. The recipe videos suggest that the results come closer to a fluffy muffinlike texture than your average baked oatmeal square. The trend requires bakers to combine oats
(regular or blended to make oat flour), mashed banana, milk, and your choice of toppings. Ingredients 1 banana, mashed Half a cup of rolled oats Half a cup of almond milk 1tbs cacao powder ¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp of maple syrup Strawberries to serve Piece of chocolate to serve Method Get a small dish from your kitchen cupboard and mash a full banana
Fries boards The “fries boards” were first created by The Delicious, an Instagram account that has quickly gone viral around the world for its amazing food boards. The fries board includes fries and potato snacks of all shapes and sizes with a selection of dipping sauces like tomato and mustard. What you need: 3-5 bags of frozen french fries in different shapes (regular shoestring, curly, crinkle-cut, waffle-cut, wedges, etc.) 1/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup sriracha aioli 1/3 chile con queso 1/3 cup honey or other mustard 1/3 cup whipped guacamole 1/3 cup yoghurt ranch Method Prepare frozen french fries according to the package instructions. Allocate about one cup of french fries per person, and make sure to include a variety of french fry shapes.
in it. Add half a cup of rolled oats, half a cup of almond milk, and one tablespoon of cacao powder to the bowl. Add a quarter of a teaspoon of baking powder and half a teaspoon of vanilla essence to the mix. Finish with one teaspoon of maple syrup and stir everything together inside the bowl. Bake the dish in the oven at 180ºC for 28–30 minutes. Serve hot topped with strawberries and a piece of chocolate.
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You may not need to cook all of the french fries, though it’s pretty likely that you will need to cook the french fries on multiple baking sheets on more than one oven rack. While the french fries are baking, prepare the dips. Put each dip in a small bowl then place it on the serving board, tray or baking sheet. When the french fries are cooked, remove them from the oven. Using tongs because the french fries are hot, immediately place them on the serving board around the sauces and dips. Serve immediately.
RECIPES Pasta skewers These little sticks of goodness are covered in a tomato pasta sauce, loaded with cheese, and topped with olives and peppers. TikTok account @heartbeatfood is behind the tasty creation – the video has reached millions of users worldwide. Below is how to make the pasta skewers courtesy of @feelgoodfoodie. To make this crunchy and unique snack, start by boiling pasta. Once your pasta has been boiled and drained, mix it with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and spices of choice. In @feelgoodfoodie’s video, it was Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Next, cook it in your air fryer at 200ºC for 10 minutes, tossing it halfway through. If you don’t have an air fryer, the foodie comments that you can bake your pasta in the oven at 200ºC for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. However, she also notes that they will not be as crispy. She then prepared a whipped feta dip by combining feta cheese, Greek yoghurt, garlic and olive oil in a food processor. Lastly, garnish with some tomatoes and maybe some coriander, and you are ready to eat.
