Recipes

In South Africa we love a bean salad, whether it’s a side dish at a braai or just a go-to for any other meal. This recipe by Heleen Meyer, is no ordinary bean salad. It has all the well-known flavours of a bean salad, but the homemade dressing makes it wholesome and extra good! Enjoy this as a vibrant side dish or have it as a light vegetarian meal. And […]

Viskoekies is nogal iets waaroor mense sterk opinies kan hê. Jy is óf dol daaroor, of dis nou nie eintlik op jou lys van gunstelinge nie. Maar hierdie resep van Heleen Meyer is een waarvoor daar oor en oor gevra word. Dis maklik om te maak en met een blikkie sardyne (pilchards) kan jy ’n hele voedsame ete voorberei. Sardyne is ’n baie bekostigbare protein en regtig gesond, want dis […]

Looking for something different to serve as a side dish? Then you just found the perfect recipe. It’s such a basic combination of well-known, everyday ingredients and yet, the flavour combination is absolutely moreish. The lentils are cooked with a cinnamon stick to complement the natural nutty flavour of the lentils. Roasted butternut becomes even sweeter when roasted and the easy combination of orange juice and balsamic is the perfect […]

Heleen Meyer says that after many years, this simple granola crumble remains one of her go-to recipes for a quick summer dessert with seasonal fruit. She developed the recipe for her cookbook, Make five (Maak vyf) and she has made it many times since. The base of the mixture is oats, nuts and some cake flour, mixed with butter and sugar and seasoned with sweet spices. Once baked, is becomes […]

Freshly bakes scones should be just that – freshly baked! When you break open a warm scone, it should be fluffy and flaky. Scones are really not difficult to bake, but for the best results, it always helps to follow a few basic baking guidelines. Some secrets to successful scones Scones are typically baked with cake flour, but Heleen Meyer says she loves to bake a slightly more rustic, farm-style […]

During the hotter summer and festive months, we all need to make sure that we stay hydrated – the healthy way! When we enjoy cold drinks like fizzy drinks, alcoholic drinks, cordials and even juices, it’s important to remember that these are often very high in sugar, which can actually make you feel thirsty all over again. Sugar is known to dehydrate you quite easily, so although you may think […]

Kaaskoek is vir baie mense ’n groot gunsteling, maar hulle sien amper nie kans om dit self te bak nie. Daar is baie verskillende kaaskoekresepte en die geure wat in ’n kaaskoek gebruik kan word, is eindeloos. Heleen Meyer het jare gelede dié weergawe met grenadella iewers geproe en vir die resep gevra. Nou vra mense haar weer gereeld vir die resep, as hulle hierdie lekker somernagereg geëet het. Dis […]

Make sure that you have this recipe in your repertoire – it’s perfect for the holiday season and to enjoy as a lazy brunch with family and friends. Everyone has a sweetcorn fritter recipe, but Heleen Meyer shares her version with a little twist. She uses wholewheat flour with the sweetcorn, which adds a lovely nuttiness to the fritters. She also seasons the batter with mixed spice and fresh thyme, […]

Making the most of what’s in season, is one of Heleen Meyer’s mottos for healthy cooking and eating. This recipe is a great example of just that. This salad is a meal in one and so elegant and flavourful – just what you need when you want to make something special for family or friends. Strawberries in your salad? These juicy little fruits with their almost floral aroma, are synonymous […]