Recipes

SPLENDID idea with RICE Heleen Meyer takes bland, boring white rice to a whole new level with her fragrant and aromatic Savoury rice recipe. This side dish will turn a simple piece of chicken or fish into a special meal. You can use any rice of your choice, but Heleen loves the aromatic flavour of white or brown basmati rice. She starts by toasting a few whole spices in a […]

You say lemons … Heleen Meyer says lemon curd! In Heleen’s house, lemon curd is an absolute favourite treat and she loves to make it part of a special dessert. There are so many ways to enjoy this delicate treat. Here is her recipe with some of her tasty suggestions to make the most of every jar. Yes, lemon curd is available in shop-bought versions, but when homemade, it’s just […]

Lip-smackingly good! Do you also love the flavour of marinated ribs, roasted to juicy perfection? The good news is that you don’t need to go to a restaurant to enjoy mouthwatering ribs. The aroma of this marinade is really special – the orange juice is a flavourful base, and you can’t go wrong with fresh ginger and soy sauce for a lovely flavour combination. Chinese five spice is really delicious, […]

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 […]