Recipes

Cooking supper seven days a week is not necessarily something we enjoy doing all the time. Whether you are comfortable in the kitchen or not, getting into the habit of planning your weekly meals and cooking in bulk from time to time, can have many benefits to lighten the load of this daily chore. Heleen Meyer shares some of her practical advice on the advantages of this. Planning what you have […]

Heleen Meyer shares this lovely side dish with us as a wonderful alternative to the well-known baked potatoes. Baked potatoes are typically served with sour cream, but Heleen’s twist includes using smooth cottage cheese as a healthier option. She is a guru when it comes to making recipes healthier, without sacrificing any of the yumminess. Heleen says with the right cooking method and seasonings, these sweet potatoes are so good […]

Vegetarian meals The concept of ‘Meat-free Mondays’ was quite a buzz word a few years ago – all thanks to musician Paul McCartney and his daughters, Mary and Stella McCartney, who started this campaign during 2009 in the UK. This was before eating vegetarian meals was as popular as it is today. He was a big advocate for making better choices, both for one’s health and for the sake of […]

This is such an easy recipe and the natural nuttiness of chickpeas is even more pronounced when they are roasted. Did you know that chickpeas are packed with protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals? Make these roasted chickpeas, seasoned with cumin, paprika, lemon and a bit of garlic, if you prefer. It’s really so good, that you may just want to enjoy them as a healthy snack instead of another packet […]

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. […]