Recipes

Healthy outdoor eating
As the weather starts to become gradually warmer, we all enjoy eating outdoors, whether at a picnic, on a beach or just on your own patio or stoep. The kind of food we choose to eat during this time of year, is often different from the warmer cooked meals or one-pot-meals we prefer on colder days. The spring and summer seasons bring with them, a wonderful selection of fresh ingredients to make part of our meals. These include young veggies, a wide range of fruit to enjoy and lots of fresh herbs. Keeping dishes as fresh as possible does not only require less cooking, but will result in lighter and fresher meals, typically with more salad ingredients.

Homemade is best
Outdoor food often consists of snackier kinds of dishes. It’s always a good idea to rather prepare some homemade eats and treats, than just relying on shop-bought options. Making your own dip is really easy and so much healthier and more enjoyable than another pre-prepared version. It is also more affordable than buying one from the shop. Try these two delicious dip ideas – perfect to serve with an array of fresh seasonal fruit and veg for an outdoor picnic or for spring or summer snacking. Just make it part of your summer menus!

Pea and yoghurt dip

Serves 4-6

This dip may not look like much, but it is DELICIOUS! All you need this festive season is a healthy dip and the options to dunk in are endless!

Ingredients and method

Rinse 1 cup (250 ml) frozen peas in warm water.

Drain well!

Using a food processor or a stick blender, blend peas with ¼ cup (60 ml) plain yoghurt and 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh mint until smooth.

Season with about ½ tsp (2,5 ml) each lemon juice and finely grated lemon rind, or to taste and black pepper. Serve as a dip with veggies or as a sauce with meat. It will also be delicious as part of a fresh bowl of food, like a poke bowl. 

These images were taken by Adel Ferreira Photography.