Recipes

Few of us are able to ignore the smell of a freshly made pancake or crêpe! Many people enjoy it as a sweet treat or dessert. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s equally delicious as a light meal with a savoury filling. Heleen prefers to use stoneground wholewheat flour, which is less processed or bleached than regular cake flour, making this a healthier recipe. Using this flour adds more […]

Heleen Meyer’s mantra when it comes to spices is to AVOID shop-bought salty spice mixes and rather opt for salt-free options. Some of these healthier options include curry powder, paprika, ground cumin or cumin seeds, ground coriander or coriander seeds, turmeric, cayenne and ground or even fresh ginger and chillies. Just think of the combination of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, all spice and a hint of chilli in a tomato bredie […]

This soup recipe by Heleen Meyer is a winter winner! Why? Because it’s a filling meal-in-one that will warm you up on a cold winter’s night. The barley thickens the soup and gives it a lovely creaminess. Remember that barley is a grain containing quite a bit of starch, which makes the soup extra filling. No bread is needed with this hearty soup, but that’s a matter of preference.  Heleen […]

Flamboyant family food! Mexican food is a vibrant celebration of textures, bold flavours and bright colours. It’s the kind of food that brings family and friends together, sharing all the lovely aromas. Mexican food is typically served in an array of plates and bowls perfect for everyone around the table to share and help themselves. This recipe perfectly captures this warm style of eating with the variety of accompaniments used. […]

Heleen Meyer shows us how to make the most of carrots. The naturally sweet flavour of carrots allows you to do so many things with them, whether they are raw or cooked. You can boil, blanch, stir-fry, roast and even bake with them. Grated carrots are fabulous to add that natural sweetness and bulk to a fish cake or meatball mixture, mince or soups and even a slaw. Add thick […]

When Heleen Meyer started working on her recipe book Make five (Maak vyf), this was one of her first recipes she knew she would definitely want to share with readers. The focus of the book is to give readers five ideas for everyday ingredients, like butternut, mushrooms, tomatoes, citrus and more. Many people love butternut, but admit that they get stuck in their way of preparing it. Adding something sweet to […]

Chicken remains a popular and more affordable protein. It is however one ingredient that a lot of people have questions about, especially when it comes to the best way to safely handle chicken. Here are Heleen’s tips when HANDLING CHICKEN -      Always wash your hands with hot soapy water before and after handling chicken. -      Use a clean chopping board and knife. Make sure to wash both thoroughly afterward to avoid cross-contamination with other ingredients. -      It’s not necessary to wash raw chicken as it can spread bacteria to the […]