by Chanel Madolo | Jun 19, 2026 | Light seafood, Mains, Salad as a side, Seafood
The 13th of June was International Chenin Blanc Day, and to celebrate, Leopard’s Leap Wines asked me to develop a few recipes to pair with their lovely trio of Chenin Blanc’s. Think mussels in a creamy sauce, a broccolini and citrus salad and an elegant cheese platter with roasted pears and goats cheese. Yum!
by Heleen Meyer | Mar 23, 2026 | Baking, Desserts, sweet treats & baking, Light meals
This beautiful fig and onion tart is perfect for a special teatime occasion with a delicious balance between savoury and sweet – all in one tart. The pastry is made with cottage cheese and some butter, which makes it less finicky, so even if you have not made your own pastry before, then this recipe is perfect for you. I love to be creative with what’s in season and my taste buds have been craving something like this for the longest time. Yay, now I have another delicious recipe to make when figs are in season.
by Heleen Meyer | Mar 17, 2025 | Light vegetarian, Salad as a meal, Salad as a side, Sides & salads
This is no ordinary bean salad. It’s wholesome and flavourful! Enjoy as a vibrant side dish, great for a braai, or have it as a light vegetarian meal – perfect to pack into a lunchbox as well.
by Heleen Meyer | Oct 22, 2024 | Light meals
Looking for an elegant idea to impress your guests with? Prepare these homemade pizzas – blanco style, without the traditional tomato sauce. The flavour pairings of these two pizzas toppings are an interesting twist, but so good!
by Heleen Meyer | Apr 19, 2024 | Light vegetarian, Starchy side, Vegetarian
This vegetarian or vegan dish is absolutely delicious! Enjoy it as a meal for six people or make as a side dish for 8-10 people – it’s great when feeding a crowd and perfect for the weekend! This dish can be served warm or at room temperature. Have you cooked bulgar wheat before? It packs a healthy punch.
by Heleen Meyer | Apr 8, 2024 | Light meals, Light vegetarian, Mains, Vegetarian
’n Mieliesop is dikwels ’n dik en romerige wintersop, maar hierdie is ’n ligte, vars weergawe. Dis so geurig en kan as voorgereg of ligte maaltyd voorgesit word. Maak dit meer vullend met iets soos spek of skyfies chorizo as jy wil.