Recipes

Risotto complicated? Absolutely not! A lot of people think it is difficult or complicated to make risotto, but actually it is really simple – all you need is a good recipe, like this yummy one from Heleen Meyer. Restaurant quality in the comfort of your own home! Risotto is a popular Italian rice dish that can be served as a starter, main course or side dish. Arborio rice is the […]

Cook once, enjoy many meals! As a working mom, Heleen Meyer says she is constantly looking for creative ways to minimise time spent in a kitchen preparing supper, especially during the hotter months of the year. She says one sure way to make cooking easier is to spend a bit of time planning ahead. When she can manage to do some bulk-cooking, it makes all the difference. So, if you […]

Idees met sjokolade Met sjokolade maak die gehalte wat jy koop regtig ’n verskil – nie net aan die smaak nie, maar definitief ook aan die tekstuur. Sjokolade bestaan tipies uit verskillende persentasies soliede kakaodele, kakaobotter, en -poeier wat alles van verwerkte kakaobone afkomstig is. Aangesien die kakaobone van nature ’n meer bitter smaak het, bevat meeste sjokolade natuurlik ook byvoegde suiker. Donkersjokolade bevat ’n baie hoër persentasie soliede kakaodele, […]

What do you love to add to a potato salad? Everyone has their own way of making this favourite South African side dish. In this blog Heleen Meyer shares three dressing ideas to choose from for the next time you decide to make potato salad. She has a Sour cream and dill dressing, Curried yoghurt dressing and a Parmesan and lemon dressing to turn every day, into gourmet. These are […]

Make your own – fakeaways at home! Sometimes you may feel like having pizza but don’t see yourself kneading bread dough and going through the whole process of making it yourself. Takeaways are convenient, but it can become quite expensive very quickly and a homemade meal is definitely healthier too. Heleen Meyer shares a lovely alternative for a quick homemade pizza. The base Heleen uses pita bread as the base […]

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 […]