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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 […]