by Heleen Meyer | Jan 14, 2026 | Kosblik 101 / Lunch boxes, Starchy side
Mealie bread is one of those popular South African traditional recipes that remain a favourite. I put my spin on my original recipe and turned it into muffins, which is great as a side dish at a braai or as part of a lunchbox filler.
by Heleen Meyer | Dec 12, 2025 | Accompaniments, Kosblik 101 / Lunch boxes
Packed with goodness! Enjoy this as a healthy alternative to a salty cracker or packet of chips. Use as a lunch box filler, a snack or even as a salad sprinkle to add some crunch – perfect for the upcoming festive season.
by Heleen Meyer | Feb 24, 2025 | Baking, Kosblik 101 / Lunch boxes
These are a delicious family treat that will have the kids begging for more. Any leftovers are ideal for lunch for the office or school the next day. Make small sweetcorn fritters to add to a snack platter when entertaining – they’re fabulous.
by Heleen Meyer | Feb 20, 2025 | Baking, Desserts, sweet treats & baking, Kosblik 101 / Lunch boxes, Sweet snacks
These heavenly flapjacks can be whipped up in no time, which explains their name: Quick banana & oat flapjacks! They are great for breakfast, a no-fuss brunch or even to pack into a lunch box. This recipe is even ideal for little ones starting to eat solids. Get creative with wholesome toppings of your choice like honey, peanut butter, banana, lemon rind, nuts or toasted seeds.
by Heleen Meyer | Feb 6, 2020 | Kosblik 101 / Lunch boxes
Remember that lunch boxes are not only for the kids and if you need something to keep everyone full throughout the day, these bobotie muffins are just the answer. Pack them with some lightly cooked green beans or broccoli and fresh fruit or salad ingredients… lunch is sorted, and anything but boring!
by Heleen Meyer | Dec 7, 2018 | Kosblik 101 / Lunch boxes, Light meals, Light meat
Sodra die vakansie aanbreek, is jou roetine hopelik ook bietjie rustiger. Dis ’n ideale tyd om die kinders in die kombuis te laat help. Hoe meer hulle daar betrokke is, hoe groter is die kans dat hulle opgewonde is om dit te eet waarmee hulle gehelp het. En moenie verbaas wees as hulle dan ook meer avontuurlustig is met nuwe geure en bestanddele nie. Hierdie varkburgers is so maklik om te maak en selfs ’n kleiner kind kan help om die maalvleismengsel in balletjies te rol. Die geurkombinasie van varkvleis, appel, kruie en speserye is heerlik.