Recipes

South African’s love potatoes in every shape and form! This potato recipe by Heleen Meyer, is certainly one to add to your list of side dish favourites. Whether you want to serve it at a braai, make it for a quick mid-week supper or plan it as part of your Sunday lunch – it’s always a hit and looks super impressive too! Cooked baby potatoes are coarsely crushed, drizzled with […]

Tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, fresh herbs and feta – you can’t go wrong with this combination. These roasted tomatoes served on creamy whipped feta are a real burst of flavour and are sure to impress everyone at your table. Baby tomatoes roast within a few minutes, and the balsamic vinegar and olive oil complement their natural sweet taste just perfectly. Stylish starter or snack Serve this recipe as a pre-dinner cocktail […]

Cooking with fresh herbs is really not difficult and adds so much flavour to any meal. You can add them to salads, use them in dressings and marinades and so much more, as they are typically very versatile. Heleen Meyer shares her basic tips on cooking with fresh herbs. Here’s a basic HERB GUIDE for you to have on hand in the kitchen: - BAY LEAVES: Mostly used dried but […]

One only needs to touch a citrus fruit to have that aromatic scent on your hands and in the air. Citrus is synonymous with winter, but these days, lemons are available all year round, which is great news for cooking and seasoning your food. So versatile Citrus can be used in many different ways and with every meal of the day – from being part of breakfast to a snack […]

Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe make you scroll past it. The warm and comforting aromas of cinnamon and cardamom with a touch of sweetness will fill your kitchen in no time. These baked pears are oh-so-good and perfect as an autumn or winter dessert when pears are in season. Using ripe pears will give the best results – you want the pears to soften and the sauce to […]

Many years ago, avocados were believed to be ‘unhealthy’ due to their high fat content. Thankfully, today we know they are indeed packed with important healthy fats and are even called a superfood. This is enough reason to make them part of our meals on a regular basis, especially when they are in season. Heleen Meyer has four top tips when it comes to avocados … 🥑 1. Only use a […]

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 […]