Recipes

A classic vinaigrette (salad dressing) is typically a mixture of two-thirds oil and one-third acid, like vinegar or lemon juice. Here is a delicious recipe from Heleen Meyer, to add to your repertoire. She says, playing with seasonings like lemon rind, different kinds of mustard, herbs and dried spices make it easy to have a different flavour profile every time. Different herbs will all lend different flavours or by just […]

These ‘little trees’ are indeed part of the cruciferous family and known for its health benefits. Other veggies in this group include cauliflower, kale, spinach, Brussel sprouts and more. Broccoli is an excellent source of fibre, potassium, calcium and iron as well as vitamins A, C, K and B. Another reason why broccoli is considered a healthy ingredient, is the fact that it is low in kilojoules, but has the […]

Wholesome bites! Falafel is becoming more and more popular on different restaurant and takeaway menus and is no longer just considered as a vegetarian menu option. Have you tried these aromatic Middle eastern chickpea bites before? Heleen Meyer is sharing her favourite Falafel recipe with us in this post. These vegetarian ‘meatballs’ are typically served with pitas, salad ingredients, and a dip like hummus  or a tahini sauce. This does […]

Make the most of basil season It’s summer and that means basil is available in abundance. This is definitely one of Heleen Meyer’s favourite herbs as she just loves the refreshing aroma. DID YOU KNOW this about BASIL - Basil is very easy to grow – both in a pot or in the garden. It just needs good soil and regular watering during the warm summer days. - Basil has […]

Flavour bombs: Heleen Meyer often gets asked if she has a recipe for a special snack, that’s not a packet of chips or sweet biscuits. Her answer is a big fat ‘YES!’. Once you’ve made these peanut butter balls, you’ll want to have them in your fridge on a regular basis. Your whole family will love these wholesome energy balls. This recipe is a simple combination of everyday ingredients, packed […]

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 […]